Mizuno

Wave Sky Waveknit 4

Wave Sky Waveknit 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.6 oz
Release
2020 Q3
Stack Height
33mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

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Good (78/100)

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Overall

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Durability

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Comfort

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Value

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Appearance

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.6 oz W
9.6 oz W
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
33/23mm
33/23mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
5mm
Release
2020 Q3
2019 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (53%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (66%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (70%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (70%)
Above average (65%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (38%)
Below average (36%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Good cushion and comfort

Jim S · Dec 29, 2023

5/5

Overall

58yr old intermediate runner.   Good for training and racing including marathon distance.   Very comfortable and durable.   Same as previous Wave Sky.  Similar to Brooks Glycerins a couple years ago.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5