Mizuno

Wave Sky

Wave Sky
Neutral · Road
Above average (89/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.1 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$170
Stack Height
42mm heel - 34mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Cushioning

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Durability

Excellent (90/100)

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Excellent (90/100)

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Value

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Appearance

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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All Running Shoes

Better than 84% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (89/100)

Maximalist Shoes

Better than 76% of 417 maximalist shoes ranked.

76%

Mizuno

Better than 83% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

83%

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Shoe properties
Type
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M
7.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
42/34mm
37/29mm
Drop
8mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$170
$175
Best price
$179.95
$129.96 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Average (55%)
Excellent (93%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (85%) Best comfort
Average (55%)
Good (76%)
Cushioning
Very good (87%) Best cushioning
Average (58%)
Above average (63%)
Durability
Very good (85%) Best durability
Above average (65%)
Above average (64%)
Appearance
Above average (65%)
Below average (28%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (66%)
Average (50%)
Good (76%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

5/5

Overall

Really like this shoe. Good cushioning, still has 12mm drop which I need, wore well. Stable but not structured. Have multiple pairs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe for long runs and easy days

proudpatriot07 · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Mizuno Wave Sky are a great blend of cushioning and comfort for your easy days or long runs. If you are training for a marathon, these are a great shoe for the long miles on your feet. They feel softer than any other Mizuno shoe I've worn but also provide great responsiveness.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Perfect support

LetsEatDoughnutsInstead · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I found this shoe to be great for someone who only slightly pronates. Additionally, I put over 1500 miles on a single pair with no issues.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5