Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Nike Structure 26
Two current shoes in the same category with similar stack height and drop, compared on the values in the database. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 2237/27 mm · apex 70 %
- Nike Structure 2638/28 mm · apex 66 %
| Metric | Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 Stability · Road | Nike Structure 26 Stability · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 10 mmStated | 10 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 37 mmStated | 38 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 27 mmStated | 28 mmStated |
| Weight | 281 gStated | 321 gStated |
| Rocker apex | 69.9 %est. | 65.9 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 35 %est. | 46 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 31 degest. | 22 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 36 mmest. | 32 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 56 degest. | 44 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 80 %est. | 78.7 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 17.5 %est. | 12.6 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 116.6 mmMeasured | 114.4 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 96.2 mmMeasured | 92.4 mmMeasured |
| Interior forefoot width | 97.3 mmMeasured | 93.7 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 72.7 mmMeasured | 71.9 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 27Derived | 30Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 39Derived | 55Derived |
| Plate | TPU plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | Enerzy NXT | ReactX + ZoomX |
| List price | $150 | $145 |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 10 mm for Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, 10 mm for Nike Structure 26.
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's heel stack is 37 mm, 1 mm thinner than Nike Structure 26's 38 mm.
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's forefoot stack is 27 mm, 1 mm thinner than Nike Structure 26's 28 mm.
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's weight is 281 g, 40 g lighter than Nike Structure 26's 321 g.
- Rocker onset is about the same: 80 % of length for Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, 79 % of length for Nike Structure 26.
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