Mizuno pairs its Wave plates and ENERZY foams with traditional, durable builds: the Wave Rider and Wave Inspire for everyday and stability, the Neo line for lively cushioning and the Hyperwarp racers.
11 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated October 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.
Mizuno’s premium cushioned daily trainer: tall, durable and stable, with a grippy outsole. It takes some breaking in and feels heavy and firm for anything faster than easy running.
The 30th Wave Rider is softer, taller and roomier than before, with nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam over a full-length Wave Plate. A stable, dependable workhorse at a fair price that can also handle some faster running.
A max-stack, bouncy super trainer with a reshaped nylon Wave Plate that gives the midfoot a springboard feel. Best at steady and marathon paces; the soft foam can feel sluggish when jogging.
Mizuno’s long-running stability trainer, now with softer Enerzy NXT foam, more forefoot cushioning and a lower 10 mm drop. Dependable and durable for mild overpronators, if not exciting.
Mizuno’s high-stack "super trail" shoe pairs bouncy nitrogen-infused foam with a forefoot rock plate and Vibram Megagrip. Great on gravel and smooth trails, less sure-footed on technical or muddy ground.
281 g8.5 mm dropPlate / rodsbouncycushioned£165 RRP
The most cushioned and stable of the first Hyperwarp trio, with Enerzy XP foam and a carbon-infused nylon plate. Best for tempo runs and marathon pace rather than short, fast races.
200 g5.5 mm dropNylon platepropulsivelight£220 RRP
An affordable entry-level trail shoe with Enerzy cushioning and a grippy rubber outsole for paths and light trails. Aimed at road runners dipping into off-road running.
A plush, plateless max-cushion cruiser with PEBA-based foam on top and a wide, stable base. Lovely for easy and recovery miles, but heavy and not keen on picking up the pace.
Mizuno’s maximum-support trainer, with a broad base and Foam Wave stability that stay secure deep into a run. Very heavy and muted, so it suits easy miles and walking better than faster running.
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