The Basics
- Gender: Men’s | See Women’s
- Type: Road
- Manufacturer: Mizuno
- Price: 130.00
Runner’s World Review
Fans can expect the same feel underfoot as in the Wave Rider 20. The fit has improved, reinforcing the Rider’s go-to status for runners looking for an ultra comfortable running shoe.
This shoe had testers struggling to pin down just one great thing as they really praised this shoe overall.
Mizuno stayed on trend with all the shoes in this guide and softened the material under the foot, which was also confirmed by our lab tests.
It also improved the fit by softening the heel collar, but the midsole is the same, so fans can expect a similar ride from Mizuno’s flagship offering.
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: The Fastest Shoes at the 2025 Boston Marathon
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: Why Trust Us
- Heel Height: Health & Injuries
- Heel Cushioning: Very Soft
- Forefoot Height: A Part of Hearst Digital Media
- Forefoot Cushioning: Soft
- Flexibility: Stiff
- Stability Features: More
- Energy Return: Less
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
