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Mizuno Wave Horizon 9

Runometry Index 61 out of 100 · Train · StabilityRoadTrainingStabilityReleased 2026
Mizuno Wave Horizon 9, side view, Green
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Shoe profile

Runometry Index

61/100

Complete index

No. 18 of 34 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Below average

Cushioning37 mm
+45.0 pts
Lightness320 g
+8.3 pts
FoamEVA
+8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
320 g
Reference size not stated by the source
Very heavyHeavier than 79% of them
Drop
8 mm
AverageTypical
8 mm drop shoes
Heel stack
41 mm
Very highHigher than 85% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
33 mm
Very highHigher than 81% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
MIZUNO ENERZY NXT,MIZUNO ENERZY
Foam material
EVA
Support
Stability
Outsole
X10

Who and what for

Use
Daily training,Long runs
Category
Stability shoes
Versions
Unisex

Sources: emea.mizuno.com (manufacturer), usa.mizuno.com (manufacturer), emea.mizuno.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the Mizuno Wave Horizon 8

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    320 g
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    320 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    8 mm
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    8 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    41 mm
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    41 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Forefoot stack

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    33 mm
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    33 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Midsole foam

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Catalogue price

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    USD 180
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    USD 170
    Change
    +USD 10
  • Runometry Index

    Wave Horizon 9 (2026) · This version
    61/100
    Wave Horizon 8 (2025)
    61/100
    Change
    Unchanged
CriterionWave Horizon 9 (2026)This versionWave Horizon 8 (2025)Change
Weight 320 g 320 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 8 mm 8 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 41 mm 41 mm Unchanged
Forefoot stack 33 mm 33 mm Unchanged
Midsole foam MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY Unchanged
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 170 +USD 10
Runometry Index 61/100 61/100 Unchanged

Model history

2026 This version

2025

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