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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 vs Mizuno Wave Sky 8

Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

Mizuno

Wave Sky 9

  • Weight 290 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 44 mm

USD 180

Mizuno

Wave Sky 8

  • Weight 275 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 41 mm

USD 170

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 Sky 8 is 15 g lighter
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9 has 3 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 8
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Wave Sky 9 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Durability: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Grip: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Durability: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Grip: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 8 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionMizuno Wave Sky 9Mizuno Wave Sky 8
Price
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 290 g 275 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 44 mm 41 mm
Forefoot stack 38 mm 33 mm
Midsole foam MIZUNO ENERZY NXT MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.09 out of 5 3.83 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Mizuno Wave Sky 9

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Mizuno Wave Sky 8

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

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

  • Nike Vomero Plus, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Plus

    • Weight 292 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 180

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  • Saucony Triumph 23 GTX, side view

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    Triumph 23 GTX

    • Weight 263 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

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  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin MAX 2

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 200

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  • Saucony Hurricane 25, side view

    Saucony

    Hurricane 25

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

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