Mizuno / Wave Rider

Wave Rider 28

Daily Trainer2024-06-05 · US · ReleaseChecked 2026-10-03

Wave Rider 28 is a daily road trainer for beginner and intermediate runners. Compared with the 27, an ENERZY NXT heel wedge adds softer cushioning beneath an ENERZY upper layer. A plant-derived nylon Wave plate supports stable transitions. Jacquard air mesh and a revised collar refine the fit, while a wider midfoot outsole and durable X10 rubber support regular training.

Key specifications

Weight

280 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +11.1 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)

38.5 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +4.2 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): 26.5 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: MIZUNO ENERZY + MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Outsole: X10
Use cases: Daily

Weight notes Approximate weight per shoe at 27 cm.

Plate notes Features a plant-derived nylon Wave plate.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Mizuno Wave Rider 28280 g / 38.5 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 280 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +11.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 12 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +5.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 38.5 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +4.2 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$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.

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