The Wave Inspire is a stability maximalist road running shoe family using Mizuno WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
The Wave Inspire 15 was released in 2018. As a stability support shoe, it's suitable for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Mizuno Wave Inspire 17.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 88%. This puts it in the highest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 10% of running shoes.
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Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 238 g | M: 295 g W: 258 g | M: 315 g W: 264 g | M: 292 g W: 244 g | M: 278 g W: 244 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot18 mm | 18 mm | 20 mm | 16 mm | 22 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | Heel30 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm | |
Brand | BrandMizuno | Under Armour | Brooks | Mizuno | Under Armour | Brooks |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | Stability | Stability | Motion controlStability | Stability | Stability |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | OverpronationSevere overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | ||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan β | Vegan β | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1322) |
Terrain | Road (+880) |
Usages | Daily running (+727) |
Brand | Mizuno (+60) |
Support Type | Stability (+149) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+142) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+829) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+152) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+244) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+481) |
Events | 10k (+541)Half marathon (+541)Marathon (+541) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β (+166) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 15 | |
Released | Nov 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 238 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 30 mm | |
Forefoot | 18 mm |