Runometry Index
61/100
No. 36 of 87
- Cushioning39 mm
- +56.3 pts
- Lightness310 g
- +4.4 pts
- Foam
Shoe profile
Measurements
- Weight
- 310 g
- Reference size not stated by the source
- Very heavyHeavier than 94% of them
- Forefoot stack
- 35 mm
- Very highHigher than 98% of them
Construction
- Midsole foam
- MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
- Outsole
- Wgrip / X10
Who and what for
- Use
- Daily training,Easy runs,Long runs,Trail running
- Category
- Daily trainers
- Versions
- Unisex
What’s new since the Mizuno Wave Rider GTX 3
Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.
| Criterion | Wave Rider GTX 4 (2026)This version | Wave Rider GTX 3 (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 310 g | 300 g | Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given |
| Drop | 8 mm | 12 mm | −4 mm |
| Heel stack | 43 mm | 40 mm | +3 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mm | 28 mm | +7 mm |
| Midsole foam | MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY | MIZUNO ENERZY NXT | New |
| Catalogue price | EUR 175 | EUR 175 | Unchanged |
| Runometry Index | 61/100 | 53/100 | +8 pts |
Model history
2026
Mizuno
Wave Rider 30
- Weight 265 g
- Drop 8 mm
- 4 colours
2026 This version
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
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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