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Mizuno Wave Sky 9

Runometry Index 74 out of 100 · Train · Max cushioningRoadTrainingMax cushioningReleased 2025
Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view, Black
Black

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

74/100

Complete index

No. 12 of 37 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Good

Cushioning41 mm
+56.2 pts
Lightness290 g
+9.5 pts
FoamEVA
+8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
290 g
Reference size not stated by the source
AverageHeavier than 53% of them
Drop
6 mm
LowTypical
Heel stack
44 mm
HighHigher than 75% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
38 mm
Very highHigher than 78% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Foam material
EVA
Support
Neutral
Outsole
X10

Who and what for

Versions
Unisex

Sources: jpn.mizuno.com (manufacturer), usa.mizuno.com (manufacturer), top4running.it (retailer), emea.mizuno.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the Mizuno Wave Sky 8

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

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  • Weight

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

    Wave Sky 9 (2025) · This version
    6 mm
    Wave Sky 8 (2025)
    8 mm
    Change
    −2 mm
  • Heel stack

    Wave Sky 9 (2025) · This version
    44 mm
    Wave Sky 8 (2025)
    41 mm
    Change
    +3 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Wave Sky 9 (2025) · This version
    38 mm
    Wave Sky 8 (2025)
    33 mm
    Change
    +5 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Wave Sky 9 (2025) · This version
    MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
    Wave Sky 8 (2025)
    MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
    Change
    New
  • Catalogue price

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

    Wave Sky 9 (2025) · This version
    74/100
    Wave Sky 8 (2025)
    62/100
    Change
    +12 pts
CriterionWave Sky 9 (2025)This versionWave Sky 8 (2025)Change
Weight 290 g 275 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 6 mm 8 mm −2 mm
Heel stack 44 mm 41 mm +3 mm
Forefoot stack 38 mm 33 mm +5 mm
Midsole foam MIZUNO ENERZY NXT MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY New
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 170 +USD 10
Runometry Index 74/100 62/100 +12 pts

Model history

2025 This version

2025

2023

2022

2021

Mizuno Wave Sky 5, side view
  • Weight 310 g
  • Drop 8 mm

Catalogue price £145

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