Mizuno / Wave Inspire

Wave Inspire 18

Stability2022 · Global · ReleaseChecked 2026-09-15

WAVE INSPIRE 18 is a daily support trainer with an emphasis on stability. The heel wedge is equipped with MIZUNO ENERZY, and the DOUBLE FAN-SHAPED WAVE supports running with consideration to overpronation.

Key specifications

Weight
305 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +36.1 g
Average of 973 models
Drop
12 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +5.2 mm
Average of 986 models
Stack (heel)
37 mm
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +2.7 mm
Average of 810 models
MSRP
HK$980.00 HKD · HK · Tax included
All models average HK$955.00Difference from average +25 HKD
Average of 2 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
25 mm
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
MIZUNO ENERZY FOAM
Outsole
X10
Use cases
Daily

Weight notes Men’s weight is a historical figure.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

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Weight distribution973 models

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95 g385 g
This model 305 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +36.1 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 12 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +5.2 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model 37 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +2.7 mm
MSRP distribution · HKD · HK · Tax included2 models

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HK$930.00HK$980.00
This model HK$980.00All models average HK$955.00Difference from average +HK$25.00

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

Global
2022ReleaseChecked 2026-09-15

Regional MSRP

HK
HK$980.00 HKDTax included · 2026-05-20
SERIES HISTORY

Wave Inspire series

2026-01-09
Wave Inspire 22
293 g · 38.5 mm · 10 mm drop
2025-01-01
Wave Inspire 21
295 g · 38 mm · 12 mm drop
2024-01-12
Wave Inspire 20
310 g · 37.5 mm · 12 mm drop
2023
Wave Inspire 19
305 g · 37.5 mm · 12 mm drop
Successor
2022
Wave Inspire 18
305 g · 37 mm · 12 mm drop
This model
2021
Wave Inspire 17
285 g · 31 mm · 12 mm drop
Predecessor
SIMILAR SPECIFICATIONS

Similar specifications

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Sources & notes

Australia lists a 36/24 mm stack; Hong Kong lists 37/25 mm.

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Feature sourceshttps://mizuno.com.au/pages/wave-inspire-18-1https://mizuno-hk.com/zh-hk/products/mens-wave-inspire-18-j1gc224402

2026-05-29