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Mizuno

Wave Ronin 5

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (91/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (91/100)

Better than about 86% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 86% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Excellent (91/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Excellent (91/100)

Rank

Ranks above 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Value

Excellent (93/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Excellent (93/100)

Rank

Ranks above 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (82/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Above average (80/100)

Durability ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Above average (80/100)

Rank

Ranks above 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (78/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 55% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (58/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (58/100)

Rank

Ranks above 7% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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25%

1/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 86% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (91/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 87% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

87%

Mizuno

Better than 86% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

86%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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HOKA Clifton 9
Wave Ronin 5
Wave Ronin 4
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Newest / Best value
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2016
2023 Q1
MSRP
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$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (55%)
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (61%)
Average (41%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (60%)
Average (50%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (7%)
Below average (24%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (89%) Best value
Very good (83%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 3, 2015

5/5

Overall

I use it 2 times a week for faster tempos and intervals. Great shoe. I have tried all shoe brands and run 60 miles a week, and will stick with Mizuno from now on....I have the Hitogami, the Musha 5, The Sayonara, and the Elixer....my only complaint is that Mizuno often shifts the shoes too much when introducing the next model. For instance, Musha 3 was amazing. Musha 4 a bit too rigid (less neutral).
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

LukeTheRunner · Sep 18, 2014

5/5

Overall

Loved it, bought 6 pairs (starting with v3) before they discontinued it, then bought 4 more on clearance. Good on every surface. I took the insole out of the shoe (as I do with most running shoes).
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 31, 2014

4/5

Overall

lights and a little loose on the fitting
Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
1/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014

5/5

Overall

Light and surprisingly durable. The sole is starting to wear thin under the ball of my feet and will need replacing soon. I don't keep track of my shoes miles or how long I've owned them for but I feel like I've owned these shoes longer than any other running shoes and they still look a lot better than my previous shoes before they were replaced.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5