Above average (66%)
This score rates better than 66% of other shoes we judged.
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Above average (66%)
Excellent (93%)
Average (52%)
Below average (37%)
Below average (35%)
Bottom tier (19%)
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Better than 66% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.
Above average (66%)
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Better than 62% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.
Above average (62%)
Wave Rider Family
Worse than 73% of 10 wave rider family ranked.
Below average (27%)
Mizuno
Worse than 58% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.
Average (42%)
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9 reader reviews
Showing 1–5 of 9 reviews
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
No more expensive than the next shoe. I like the lightweight feel of the Wave Rider series and think the cushioning is adequate for daily training
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
4/5
Overall
The drop is too high. Knee pain is common because of it. The look is amazing though. Might have a bit too much padding for my liking though.
carson · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
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Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
4/5
Overall
The 26 is a nice upgrade from 25. It has all the qualities that the wave rider is known for without running “hot”. My feet were cooler in the 26’s I use these in the road and hard pack trail and have had a solid experience.
