Mizuno

Wave Universe 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Good (67/100)

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Overall

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Ranks above 23% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 63% of shoes

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Value

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 43% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Durability

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Appearance

Good (66/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (66/100)

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Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
2.8 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
13/11mm
40/35mm
Drop
2mm
5mm
Release
2016
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$1.25 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (23%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (63%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (17%)
Below average (23%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (43%)
Average (61%)
Good (74%) Best value
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FastFurious · Aug 31, 2014

4/5

Overall

Very fast and a great appearance
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5