Mizuno

Wave Paradox 2

Wave Paradox 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2025
MSRP
$135

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Good (74/100)

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Overall

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Ranks above 44% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Value

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Appearance

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Cushioning

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
11.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
32/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
MSRP
$135 Lower MSRP
$140
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (43%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (61%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (45%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (55%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

oldog94 · Dec 6, 2015

5/5

Overall

I really like this shoe. I do a lot of running on the treadmill in the winter months d/t living out in the country on a very unsafe running road. During the nicer months I head to a local bike path to do most of my running.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5