ShoeGeometry

Mizuno Wave Inspire 22

StabilityRoadTPU plate2026Men'sCurrent

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
10mm
Highregex_specs_v2source
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
37mm
Highregex_specs_v2source
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
27mm
Highregex_specs_v2source
Weight
Manufacturer stated
281g
Highregex_specs_v2source
Plate
TPU plate
Primary foam
Enerzy NXT
List price
$150

Plate, foam and price from Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: Quick Evaluation - Doctors of Running.

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 39 mm, forefoot 32 mm, rocker apex 65 %Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: heel 37 mm, forefoot 27 mm (drop 10 mm); rocker apex 70 % of length, radius 35 % of length.37 mm27 mmRocker apex at 70 % of length from the heelrocker apex 70 %toeheel
Forefoot: rocker apex later earlierRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Drawn from the measured values, to scale for a 290 mm shoe; the grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: heel 37 mm, forefoot 27 mm (drop 10 mm); rocker apex 70 % of length, radius 35 % of length.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; millimetre values are lab measurements from the cited source. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Rocker apex
AI estimated
69.9%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker radius
AI estimated
35%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
31deg
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
56deg
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
36mm

Average of two photos 0.1 mm apart.

Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
80%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
17.5%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
116.6mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
96.2mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
97.3mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Toebox width
Externally measured
72.7mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
27/ 100
Mediumlab_bending_force_score · 1source
Midsole firmness
Derived
39/ 100
Mediumlab_midsole_firmness_score · 1source

How it compares

  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's heel-to-toe drop is 10 mm, higher than the catalogue median of 6 mm (88% of the 91 other current shoes are lower).
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's heel stack is 37 mm, thinner than the catalogue median of 39 mm (27% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's forefoot stack is 27 mm, thinner than the catalogue median of 32 mm (11% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22's weight is 281 g, heavier than the catalogue median of 268 g (66% of the 82 other current shoes are lighter).

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Compare:Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Nike Structure 26

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Sources

  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 Men's Shoes Estate Blue/White | Running Warehousemanufacturerrunningwarehouse.comaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • Mizuno Wave Inspire 22: Quick Evaluation - Doctors of RunningmanufacturerBlueprintaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • mizuno-wave-inspire-22 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=a2f2b5153ef8f6901d998d5e6fc13b5dc206d79a2b1cce8fa8df8b28738eea0f; 0.3
  • mizuno-wave-inspire-22 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=8753b5e715369f87b56f2c63ccc8324d7741b88f8ab46679ddc558e7c3726338; 0.3
  • mizuno-wave-inspire-22 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=d80a83aa795bf13853574bb9bba7a7724ce3298c8b69810ad63b7997605f0cad; 0.3
  • mizuno-wave-inspire-22 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=7715de8c84071d35bf51c67b644586f27818da2b707b100d1b13307555390e2d; 0.3
  • Cut in half: Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 Review (2026) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviewsaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 52 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop10 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Heel-to-toe drop10 mmStatedHighregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Heel stack37 mmStatedHighregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Heel stack37 mmStatedHighregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Forefoot stack27 mmStatedHighregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Forefoot stack27 mmStatedHighregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Weight281 gStatedHighregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Weight281 g (size 9)StatedHighregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Rocker apex69.9 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker apex69.9 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius35 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius36 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle31 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle31 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe57 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground36 mmest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground36 mmest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe56 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset80.1 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset80 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)17.8 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)17.5 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Midsole width (forefoot)116.6 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole width (heel)96.2 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Interior forefoot width97.3 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Toebox width72.7 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Longitudinal stiffness27 DerivedMediumlab_bending_force_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole firmness39 DerivedMediumlab_midsole_firmness_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported.

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Side profile illustration of the Adidas Supernova Rise 3
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