Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 295 g | 12 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 245 g | 12 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | 286 g | 12.9 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 295 g · Drop: 12 mm
Reference size not stated
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 245 g · Drop: 12 mm
Reference size not stated
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: 286 g · Drop: 12.9 mm
Reference size not stated
RunRepeat measured 12.9 mm in its sample.
RunRepeat weighed its sample at 286 g.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-06
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About the shoe
High-drop road trainer. Check forefoot space and heel transitions at your usual easy pace.
- Comfort
- 88/100
- Response
- 66/100
- Stability
- 88/100
- Cushioning
- 70/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- Wave support
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.5/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Mizuno specifies ENERZY nxt, ENERZY and a Wave plate.
- Reported drop
- Mizuno specifies 12 mm heel-to-toe drop.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 12.9 mm in its sample.
- Sample weight
- RunRepeat weighed its sample at 286 g.
- Tester's fit
- Doctors of Running's Matt found roomy width but lower forefoot volume.
- Tested use
- Matt preferred easy and longer runs; accelerating felt difficult.
- Tested ride
- Matt felt a clunky heel transition and more flexible forefoot.
Sources: Mizuno ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗