Mizuno / Wave Inspire

Wave Inspire 20

Stability2024-01-12 · US · ReleaseChecked 2026-09-25

Wave Inspire 20 is a stability-focused daily trainer for runners with overpronation. Mizuno Enerzy Foam spans the full midsole for cushioning and energy return, while the asymmetric Mizuno Wave Support Type helps resist arch collapse and guides weight transfer from landing through toe-off. Its plant-based Elastollan N-series plate and air-mesh upper support jogging and marathon training from beginner level onward.

Key specifications

Weight
310 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 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)
37.5 mm
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$140.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average −25.57 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
25.5 mm
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
MIZUNO ENERZY FOAM
Outsole
X10
Use cases
Daily

Weight notes Approximate weight per shoe at 27.0 cm; Brazil lists 305 g without a comparable sample size.

Plate notes Plant-based Elastollan N Wave plate.

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 310 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 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 37.5 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $140.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$25.57

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

US
2024-01-12ReleaseChecked 2026-09-25

Regional MSRP

JP
¥15,950 JPYTax included · 2026-05-21
US
$140.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-05-19
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
Successor
2024-01-12
Wave Inspire 20
310 g · 37.5 mm · 12 mm drop
This model
2023
Wave Inspire 19
305 g · 37.5 mm · 12 mm drop
Predecessor
2022
Wave Inspire 18
305 g · 37 mm · 12 mm drop
2021
Wave Inspire 17
285 g · 31 mm · 12 mm drop
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2026-08-21