Mizuno Wave Rider 30
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 265 g | 8 mm |
| ClaimedUnisex | 265 g | 8 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | — | 8 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | 263.5 g | 8.9 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 265 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: 265 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 · unisex · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: — · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
Conflicting manufacturer weights
— Not documented or unresolved
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 · women · regional source 1 · Reviewed 2026-10-10
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 · women · regional source 2 · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: 263.5 g · Drop: 8.9 mm
Reference size not stated
RTINGS measured 263.5 g and 8.9 mm drop in its sample.
- RTINGS · Reviewed 2026-10-09
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About the shoe
Neutral daily road trainer with a full-length Wave Plate. Check toe height and the rolling transition at an easy pace.
- Comfort
- 94/100
- Response
- 80/100
- Stability
- 80/100
- Cushioning
- 86/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.3/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Mizuno specifies a nitrogen-infused ENERZY NXT top midsole.
- Claimed weight
- Mizuno lists 9.4 oz for men, listed size 9; the size system is unstated.
- Claimed drop
- Mizuno specifies 8 mm drop.
- Plate or rods
- Mizuno specifies a full-length MIZUNO WAVE plate.
- Claimed stack
- Mizuno lists 42.5 mm heel and 34.5 mm forefoot stack.
- Lab sample
- RTINGS measured 263.5 g and 8.9 mm drop in its sample.
- Tester's fit
- David at Doctors of Running found his men’s 9.5 true to size, with a roomy forefoot.
Sources: Mizuno ↗ · RTINGS ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗