ShoeGeometry

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3

TempoRoadNylon plate2025Men'sCurrent

At a glance

Heel-to-toe drop
3 mmStated
Stack, heel / forefoot
51 / 48 mmStated
Weight
244 gStatedUS M9
Plate
Nylon plate
Toe rocker
34 % of lengthest.photos 31–36 %
Heel bevel
19.8 % of lengthest.rough estimate; photos 18–21 %
Stiffness / firmness
29 / — of 100Derived
Primary foam
MIZUNO ENERZY XP (top) + ENERZY NXT (base)

How it compares

  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3's heel-to-toe drop is 3 mm, lower than the catalogue median of 6 mm (4% of the 179 other current shoes are lower).
  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3's heel stack is 51 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 38 mm (99% of the 176 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3's forefoot stack is 48 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 31.5 mm (100% of the 171 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3's weight is 244 g, lighter than the catalogue median of 269 g (26% of the 167 other current shoes are lighter).
  • 4 shoes with similar geometry from other lines.

Differences smaller than the precision of the sources (about 1 mm of stack, 8 g, or the spread between photos for photo estimates) are reported as about the same.

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
3mm
LowSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
51mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
48mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Weight
Manufacturer stated
244g
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the RunUS M9source
Plate
Nylon plate
Primary foam
MIZUNO ENERZY XP (top) + ENERZY NXT (base)
List price
$180

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 38 mm, forefoot 32 mm, toe rocker 35 %Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3: heel 51 mm, forefoot 48 mm (drop 3 mm); toe rocker 34 % of length, radius 40 % of length; heel bevel 20 % of length, 34 mm high at the back, reaching in front of the heel bone (the sole still curves up under it: a heel rocker).51 mm48 mmUnder the centre of the heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measuredheel boneHeel contact: the sole is within 4.5 mm of the ground from 20 % of length (foam compresses more under load), reaching in front of the heel bone (the sole still curves up under it: a heel rocker)heel bevel 20 %Toe rocker: the front 34 % of the length curves up (the curve leaves the ground 66 % of length from the heel)toe rocker 34 %toeheel
Front: toe rocker shorter longerRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Illustrative profile, not a photograph or scan: drawn to scale for a 300 mm shoe from published stack heights and photo estimates of the unloaded shoe (under body weight the foam compresses and the curves flatten). The grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3: heel 51 mm, forefoot 48 mm (drop 3 mm); toe rocker 34 % of length, radius 40 % of length; heel bevel 20 % of length, 34 mm high at the back, reaching in front of the heel bone (the sole still curves up under it: a heel rocker). Heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measured. Heel bevel and toe rocker are marked where each curve meets the ground; for the heel that is where the sole comes within 4.5 mm of the ground, which foam compression closes under body weight.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; widths in millimetres are lab measurements from the cited source, while toe tip and heel heights in millimetres are photo estimates converted for a men’s US 9 (assumed 300 mm long), so approximate. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Toe rocker
AI estimated
34%

4 photos range 31–36 %; shown is their median.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker radius
AI estimated
40%

4 photos range 34–40 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
32deg

4 photos range 31–34 deg; shown is their median.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
62deg

4 photos range 55–63 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
47mm*

4 photos range 43–50 mm; shown is their median (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
75.3%

4 photos range 75.2–78.9 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
21.1%

4 photos range 20.6–21.8 %; shown is their median.

MediumSide photosource
Heel bevel length
AI estimated
19.8%*

4 photos range 18.1–21.1 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Heel bevel height
AI estimated
34mm

4 photos range 33–34 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
117.6mm
MediumLab testsource
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
88.4mm
MediumLab testsource
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
92.3mm
MediumLab testsource
Toebox width
Externally measured
70.2mm
MediumLab testsource

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
29/ 100

Lab reading: 13.6 N, force to bend the shoe 30° (lab bending test); the score is our 0–100 rescaling of it.

MediumLab flex testsource

How it compares

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Sources

  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 Review: Heel Be Surprised Alright | Believe in the RunreviewBelieve in the Runaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 Men's Shoes Blue/STW | Running WarehouseretailerRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • mizuno-wave-rebellion-flash-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • mizuno-wave-rebellion-flash-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • mizuno-wave-rebellion-flash-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • mizuno-wave-rebellion-flash-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • Cut in half: Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 Review (2026) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeataccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
Technical detail: every recorded value, method and version (30)

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. 60 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop3 mmStatedLowSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Heel stack51 mmStatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Heel stack51 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Forefoot stack48 mmStatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Forefoot stack48 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Weight244 gStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Weight244 g (US M9)StatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Rocker apex64.1 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker apex64.3 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius40 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius40 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle31 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle31 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground50 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground50 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe62 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe63 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset75.3 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset75.2 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)20.6 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)20.8 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length20.2 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length19.4 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height34 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height34 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Midsole width (forefoot)117.6 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Midsole width (heel)88.4 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Interior forefoot width92.3 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Toebox width70.2 mmMeasuredMediumLab testRunRepeat2026-10-04
Longitudinal stiffness29 DerivedMediumLab flex testRunRepeat2026-10-04

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported. Hover a method for its identifier and algorithm version.

Source notes

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  • Running Warehouse: sha256=90fe38554d109b8956c60e6b09a6c4e507c8b3e6323c9aa2074682b61329bf07; 0.3
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  • Running Warehouse: sha256=bff186f4d496e89d26b94143325f2f50cac39a85422f8a2d633add9ecd160e82; 0.3

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Side profile illustration of the ASICS Sonicblast 2
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Side profile illustration of the Hoka Mach X 3
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