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Wave Sayonara 4

Wave Sayonara 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
28mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Ranks above 7% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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Comfort

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Durability

Below average (53/100)

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Below average (53/100)

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Value

Below average (53/100)

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Below average (53/100)

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Mizuno Wave Sayonara 4
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HOKA Clifton 9
Wave Sayonara 4
Wave Sayonara 1
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
7.9 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
28/18mm
24/14mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110 Lower MSRP
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$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (7%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (65%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
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Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (15%)
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Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (2%)
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Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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great trainer/racer

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

45-50 mpw during marathon buildup. Light enough for fast training and plenty of support for longer runs. Shoes have a sleek-ish build, wick moisture well and 2 pairs, lasted the 700 miles during the buildup. Middle of the road marathoner. 3:19 PR Great shoe for anyone who likes a lighter weight performance trainer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5