Runometry Index
53/100
No. 48 of 87
- Cushioning34 mm
- +43.8 pts
- Lightness300 g
- +9.2 pts
- Foam
Shoe profile
Measurements
- Weight
- 300 g
- Reference size not stated by the source
- Very heavyHeavier than 91% of them
- Forefoot stack
- 28 mm
- AverageHigher than 56% of them
Construction
- Midsole foam
- MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
- Outsole
- Wgrip
- Waterproofing
- Waterproof membrane
- Membrane
- GORE-TEX
Who and what for
- Use
- Daily training,Easy runs,Trail running,Long runs
- Category
- Daily trainers
- Versions
- Unisex
What’s new since the Mizuno Wave Rider GTX 2
Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.
| Criterion | Wave Rider GTX 3 (2025)This version | Wave Rider GTX 2 (2024) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 300 g | 300 g | Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given |
| Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | Unchanged |
| Midsole foam | MIZUNO ENERZY NXT | MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY FOAM | New |
Model history
2026
Mizuno
Wave Rider 30
- Weight 265 g
- Drop 8 mm
- 4 colours
2026
Mizuno
Wave Rider GTX 4
- Weight 310 g
- Drop 8 mm
- 2 colours
2025
Mizuno
Wave Rider 29
- Weight 265 g
- Drop 10 mm
- 5 colours
2025 This version
Mizuno
Wave Rider GTX 3
- Weight 300 g
- Drop 12 mm
- 2 colours
2024
Mizuno
Wave Rider 28
- Weight 280 g
- Drop 12 mm
2024
2023
Mizuno
Wave Rider 27
- Weight 280 g
- Drop 12 mm
2022
2021
Mizuno
Wave Rider 25
- Weight 275 g
- Drop 12 mm
2020
Mizuno
Wave Rider 24
- Weight 275 g
- Drop 12 mm
Mizuno
Wave Rider 23
- Weight 240 g
- Drop 12 mm
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