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Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 21

Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, side view

Mizuno

Wave Inspire 22

  • Weight 293 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 38.5 mm

USD 150

Mizuno

Wave Inspire 21

  • Weight 295 g
  • Drop 12 mm
  • Stack 38 mm

USD 140

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 has a 2 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Durability: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Grip: 2/5
  • Wave Inspire 22 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Durability: 4/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Grip: 2/5
  • Wave Inspire 21 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionMizuno Wave Inspire 22Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 293 g 295 g
Drop 10 mm 12 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 28.5 mm 26 mm
Midsole foam MIZUNO ENERZY NXT MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.71 out of 5 3.25 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Women's
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Mizuno Wave Inspire 22

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Mizuno Wave Inspire 21

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • HOKA Arahi 8, side view

    HOKA

    Arahi 8

    • Weight 276 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 39.8 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Inspire 21: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Guide 18, side view

    Saucony

    Guide 18

    • Weight 272 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 140

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: same terrain, same category, same role