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Wave Inspire 16

Wave Inspire 16
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2019 Q4
MSRP
$135

Ratings & Reviews

Estimated range: 15-95

Estimated range: 15-95 vs all shoes.

Estimated with limited review data. We need more reviews to make a stronger judgment.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

When this shoe has little or no review data, we estimate the range using external reviews and data from shoes in the same product line. More reviews for this shoe will narrow the range.

Overall

Estimated range: 15-95

Durability

Estimated range: 35-95

Value

Estimated range: 30-95

Cushioning

Estimated range: 20-90

Comfort

Estimated range: 10-90

Appearance

Estimated range: 15-80

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 16
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
Saucony Kinvara 16
Wave Inspire 16
Wave Inspire 20
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
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Stack
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38/26mm
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Drop
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12mm
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Release
2019 Q4
2024 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$135
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Good (72%)
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Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (52%)
—
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (61%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (76%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (45%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (69%)
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Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have tried other brands and styles but I keep coming back to the Wave Inspires! They are not super padded, so if that’s what you’re looking for then these aren’t for you. I have ankle and knee issues and these shoes are great for that! I can get about 250 miles on them before I have to throw them out so they are very durable! I would recommend this shoe to any serious distance runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5