Our verdict

The 27th edition of the Mizuno Tênis Running Wave Skyrise 3 is back one more year in our lab, aiming to wow both its longtime fans like us and newcomers to the series. Its improved cushioning, responsiveness, and built-to-last outsole make it once again a dream for heel strikers. However, while it offers top-notch quality at a fair price, in our opinion, those who are forefoot strikers or are in search of an ultra-lightweight daily trainer might not find it to their liking.

Pantofi MIZUNO Wave Revolt 2 J1GC218104 Bleumarin Pros

  • Exceptionally reliable
  • Ténis Mizuno Wave Ibuki 3 azul laranja
  • Tênis Mizuno Masculino Cool Ride
  • Highly durable outsole
  • Excellent grip and stability
  • Reasonably priced at $140
  • Performs well in all weather conditions
  • Versatile across a range of speeds

Pantofi MIZUNO Wave Revolt 2 J1GC218104 Bleumarin Cons

  • A bit on the heavier side
  • 13.2-mm drop may be a drawback for forefoot strikers

Audience verdict

91
Superb!

Pantofi MIZUNO Wave Revolt 2 J1GC218104 Bleumarin | Who should buy

In our view, the Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь is a great pick for several types of runners:

  • Heel strikers looking for a dependable, all-around shoe for daily runs and some faster paces.
  • Beginners to running who need a comfy, long-lasting shoe at a fair price.
  • Wave Rider series enthusiasts who appreciate the unique features, especially the feel of the Wave Plate in the heel.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь

Who should NOT buy

Most runners will be quite pleased with the Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь, but we think it's not for everyone. With a 13.2-mm drop, this shoe isn't the best fit for forefoot strikers. In our view, better-suited options like the Scarpe Mizuno o Asics per correre or the Set de 3 perechi de șosete medii unisex MIZUNO Training 3p 32GX2505Z99 Alb Gri Negru are available, offering a lower drop and more comfortable ride for forefoot strikers.

If you're planning to do a lot of speedwork, the Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь might not be the shoe for you. Other shoes like the Mizuno Wave Rebellion or the Hoka Mach X, as we discovered, offer better performance for those speedy workouts, providing the necessary agility and responsiveness.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь parts

Cushioning

Heel stack

It looks like Mizuno is sticking with what works for them—they've used the same successful formula as in the previous Wave Riders. This time, we measured the heel height at 38.3 mm, which is only 1 millimeter higher than last year's model (37.3 mm).

Pantofi MIZUNO Wave Revolt 2 J1GC218104 Bleumarin.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Heel stack
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 38.3 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

In our measurements, the forefoot stack height came in at a fairly typical 25.1 mm. However, it's clear that Mizuno took a different approach with the forefoot compared to the heel.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Forefoot stack
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 25.1 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

Combining a high heel with an average forefoot naturally results in a steep heel-to-toe drop. This is precisely what we expected from a proper Wave Rider.

In our lab, we measured a 13.2-mm heel-to-toe drop. So, if you're lacing up these, get ready for a pretty steep experience. This makes the WR27 a top pick for extreme heel strikers!

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Drop
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 13.2 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
0.0 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The midsole is mostly crafted from Enerzy, which is a TPE foam that competes well with some top-notch compounds out there like React or Fresh Foam X. We measured its softness in our lab and found it to be 23.3 HA. So, don't expect it to feel like a cloud, but it won't feel like a rock either.

There's also a standout feature inside the midsole—the Wave Plate. It's made of Pebax has been in the shoe ever since it first came out 27 years ago to give extra stability and smooth transitions from heel to toe.

But it's worth noting that the plate doesn't run the full length of the shoe—it stops in the midfoot area. This shows once again that this shoe is really designed for heel strikers.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Midsole softness
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 23.3 HA
Average 21.0 HA
mizuno pi osaka marathon running shoessneakers.
Compared to 323 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

As a daily trainer, it should be ready throughout the year, so it needs to hold up in cold weather. So we did a little experiment—we put the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь in the freezer for 20 minutes and then tested it again.

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That's only a 12.9% difference, and it's all thanks to its TPE-based foam. It's more than ready to tackle cold weather!

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Midsole softness in cold
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 13%
Average 25%
Compared to 323 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
0%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

Insole thickness

Mizuno played it safe with the insole, choosing an average one. We measured it at 4.7 mm. There's really nothing special about it!

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Insole thickness
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 4.7 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 392 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь is true to size (41 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 373 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Next up, we measured the toebox, focusing first on the widest part of the upper. We found that, just like with the midsole, Mizuno chose a middle-of-the-road approach.

We measured it to be 99.2 mm, which should comfortably fit most feet. And for those needing a little extra room, Mizuno also offers this shoe in a wide size.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь zapatillas de running Mizuno pronador pie arco bajo talla 36.5
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 99.2 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
91.6 mm
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104.9 mm

Womens Mizuno Wave Lightning Z6 Volleyball Shoes

We also examined the toebox right at the big toe to get a more detailed comparison with other shoes. We discovered that the measurement stood at 78.8 mm, reinforcing the same idea about its design and fit.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 78.8 mm
Average 78.4 mm
Compared to 244 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
67.6 mm
Womens Mizuno Wave Lightning Z6 Volleyball Shoes
89.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The Wave Rider series has always been a reliable daily trainer without any special stability features like TPU overlays or medial posts.

However, we discovered that the Wave Plate makes a huge difference, and this is why we consider it one of the most stable daily trainers out there.

Torsional rigidity

Thanks to the plate, it avoids becoming overly stiff, unlike shoes with carbon plates. We gave it a 3 out of 5 in our twist test, which is pretty much the standard score for most daily running shoes.

Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 3
Average 3.4
Compared to 375 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter is impressively rigid, earning a top score of 5 out of 5 from us.

While this feature contributes to the shoe's excellent stability, it might not be the best choice for people with sensitive heels.

Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 359 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Pantofi MIZUNO Wave Revolt 2 J1GC218104 Bleumarin | zapatillas de running Mizuno mujer trail 10k

In the forefoot area, we measured a 113.9-mm platform. This size seems aimed at accommodating as many runners as possible.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 113.9 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 397 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
103.3 mm
zapatillas de running Mizuno mujer trail 10k
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel design follows the same idea. We measured it at 90.9 mm, which is pretty much the average.

We believe this width is just right for a shoe that aims to be versatile. If it were too narrow, that could make the shoe unstable. On the flip side, going too wide could result in a ride that feels dull and heavy.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 90.9 mm
Average 90.8 mm
Compared to 397 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
73.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

One test that really made our jaws drop was the stiffness challenge. In our lab, we found that the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь needed only 12.8N from us to bend it 90 degrees.

That's nearly a third of what most shoes require from us, making this shoe incredibly comfortable for walking or hitting the gym.

Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 12.8N
Average 28.1N
Mizuno running shoe average weight.
Compared to 379 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Stiffness in cold (%)

After putting the shoe back in the freezer for another 20 minutes, we conducted the stiffness test again. We observed that the result was slightly higher, but still impressively low.

The difference between the two tests is 39.1%, which is below the average. This highlights the great performance of Mizuno's Enerzy foam once again.

Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 39%
Average 33%
Compared to 379 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
0%
Stiffness in cold
111%

Weight

Although this shoe weighs in at just under the 10-oz mark at 9.8 oz, it's worth noting that daily trainers are getting lighter every year. This puts the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь on the heavier end of the spectrum, despite being 0.5 oz lighter than the WR26.

If you're looking for a lighter shoe and are willing to sacrifice some durability, consider the zapatillas de running Mizuno hombre entrenamiento talla 46.5 instead.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Weight
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 9.84 oz (279g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 397 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

When we first laid eyes on the jacquard mesh upper, it looked breathable to us. After running it through our lab's smoke test, it scored 4 out of 5—which is good, but not top-notch.

Mizuno decided to go with a thin mesh for the upper, but they skipped adding any ventilation holes. You can see this in the video below thanks to our powerful light.

That means air has to work its way through the entire mesh to get out, causing hot air and moisture to escape at a slower, steady pace.

To get a better view on this, we looked closely under the microscope.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь microscope

What we discovered confirmed our suspicions: there really are no ventilation holes, and the jacquard mesh doesn't help airflow that much. 

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь mesh

On the inside of the upper, we found no extra fabric for added comfort or protection. A good call, since that would've messed up the airflow even more.

Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 326 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

So, you're wondering if the lack of ventilation holes in the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь's upper makes it more durable, right?

In our dremel test, we found that it does help—but only to an extent. The shoe scored a 2 out of 5 for durability, which isn't bad... but also not amazing.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Toebox durability
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 2
Average 2.5
Compared to 260 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1
Toebox durability
5

Präsident der Mizuno Corporation

The WR27's heel padding also underwent our standard Dremel testing.

The outcome was quite impressive. Unlike many other shoes we've evaluated, the WR27 achieved a perfect score of 5/5, placing it in an elite category.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Präsident der Mizuno Corporation
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 256 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1
Präsident der Mizuno Corporation
5

Outsole hardness

We flipped the shoe over to examine its outsole, a crucial part of any daily training shoe. Will it hold up to our expectations?

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь outsole
The rubber fully covers all the high-wear areas of the shoe, while some foam is exposed to reduce weight. Additionally, there's an eye-catching cutout that highlights the Pebax-based Wave Plate.

In our lab, the first test involved measuring the hardness of the rubber that Mizuno uses. We found that it scored an 83.0 HC, which is a bit higher than average. This suggests it should offer good durability. Next, we'll put that to the test.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Outsole hardness
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 83.0 HC
Average 79.8 HC
mizuno pi osaka marathon running shoessneakers.
Compared to 377 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
57.0 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole durability

We're thrilled with the results of our final Dremel test on the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь's outsole.

A mere 0.6 mm indentation remained after our examination in the lab, beating out most of the competition. We're confident this outsole will easily last for over 500 miles for most runners.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Outsole durability
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 0.6 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 238 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

We measured the rubber on the outsole and found it to be thicker than average at 3.8 mm. This extra thickness adds another boost to the shoe's durability.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Outsole thickness
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 3.8 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Reflective elements

In the Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь, when it's dark out, the thing lighting up is actually the Mizuno logo! So they're giving us a useful feature and showing off their brand at the same time. Pretty smart!

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Reflective elements
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Yes

Tongue padding

At just 6.4 mm, the tongue is really well-designed, hitting the sweet spot between lightweight feel and plush comfort.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь tongue

We didn't experience any annoying lace bite or similar issues, no matter how tight we pulled those laces.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Tongue padding
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь 6.4 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
sneakers Mizuno hombre talla 43
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Mizuno profetie wave 11 hardloopschoen voor heren

We noticed that Japanese brands are big fans of gusseted tongues, and Mizuno fits right in with that trend.

This semi-gusseted tongue prevents any undesired movements while running at a fast pace. It's a small but significant detail that makes a big difference on the run, and something we appreciate in a $140 shoe.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Mizuno profetie wave 11 hardloopschoen voor heren
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

The Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь doesn't have a heel tab, but for us, it's no big deal. Slipping our feet into these daily trainers is hassle-free.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Heel tab
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь None

Removable insole

The insole is removable, allowing us to use custom orthotics or even a preferred insole from another pair of shoes.

Mizuno Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Removable insole
Test results
Mizuno Wave Voltage Обувь Волейбольная обувь Yes