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Wave Shadow 3

Wave Shadow 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.4 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
26mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (75/100)

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Overall

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 46% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 74% of shoes

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Value

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Appearance

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 43% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 34% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (59/100)

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Below average (59/100)

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Ranks above 8% of shoes

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1/2

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Compared to other shoes

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Mizuno Wave Shadow 3
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Wave Shadow 3
Wave Shadow 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest
Best value
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.4 oz W Lightest
8.9 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
26/16mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
—
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2018 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (46%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (34%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (74%)
Average (55%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (43%)
Below average (39%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (60%)
Good (80%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

2 reader ratings

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Replaced my Adidas Adi Boston

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2020

5/5

Overall

I had been running in the Adi Boston for years, but recently the feel is just off. It seemed like the sizing changed (felt too big) and longer runs in them made my feet sore. I love the Wave Rider for general everyday running, so thought I'd try the Wave Shadow for some light workouts. Felt great right out of the box - extremely comfortable and the perfect fit, plus lighter than the Wave Rider. Better color options, too.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2020

4/5

Overall

is a good shoe, you can run from 5k to 42k and is good for track repeat from 200 to 5000m
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5