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Mizuno Wave Rider 15
Overall Grades And Reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Middle 50% out of 1,499 shoes with reader reviews
- Middle 50% out of 1,497 shoes designed for everyday
- 40th out of 81 shoes made by Mizuno
White/Red Plum/Calcite
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
25%
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| 9 |
25%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
25%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.6
- Average Review
- 8.5
- Median Review
- 8.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 8.3
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 8.0
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 8.3
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.3
- Median Review
- 8.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.5
- Average Review
- 9.3
- Median Review
- 9.5
Score Distribution
| 10 |
25%
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| 9 |
25%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
25%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
25%
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| 9 |
25%
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| 8 |
0%
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| 7 |
50%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
0%
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| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
75%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
50%
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| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
25%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
25%
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| 9 |
25%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
25%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
50%
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| 9 |
25%
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| 8 |
25%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Shoe Comparison
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Mizuno Wave Rider 15
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Mizuno Wave Rider 28 Mens
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
8.7 oz. (men's)
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9.5 oz. (men's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
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35mm.
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43mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
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23mm.
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39mm.
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| Drop Height |
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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| Upper material |
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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| Shoe Released |
2011
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Q3 2024
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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| MSRP |
$115
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$140
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$165
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.6
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9.2
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9.0
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| Comfort |
8.7
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9.1
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9.4
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| Cushioning |
8.7
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9.0
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9.7
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| Durability |
8.2
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8.7
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8.2
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| Appearance |
8.4
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8.3
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7.9
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| Value |
8.5
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8.6
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7.6
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Reader Reviews
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Mizuno Wave Rider 15
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 10.0
Very light, fast and durable shoe. Great for moderate mileage, long runs, speed play, long intervals on the track and anaerobic threshold runs around 5km.
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Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Review
15 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 7.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 6.0
- Value
- 9.0
I think this shoe is quite good for running on tarmac and firm trails. Soft trails it has some problems with. Durability is excellent, right now they look awful after last winter's running, but they're still great.
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Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Review
45 miles per week, underpronator, high arches- Overall
- 7.0
- Comfort
- 7.0
- Durability
- 5.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 8.0
I have an extremely wide forefoot, with the widest part right behind my pinkie toe joint into the rest of the foot, I do NOT have a bunion, they are just wide, and best of all, I have a narrow heel.
The Mizuno Waverider 15 is the only shoe that combined an extra wide forefoot with a narrow heel and a good tread that I have EVER found, and I am 46, running in my early teens through late 20's, then starting again in my early 40's.
The later Waveriders are completely different, too narrow up front, so I have bought a total of 10 pairs online (after getting the first 2 at Fleet Feet). Still searching for a new "replacement" shoe--might be Altras, but the zero drop feels a little odd.
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Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Review
25 miles per week, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
I got this shoe at the mall a couple moths ago. I was thrilled to find the anniversary edition! They are so comfortable, and I've had no discomfort running 3-6 miles 6 days a week for months. Awesome purchase!