Mizuno / Wave Rider GTX

WAVE RIDER GTX 2

Daily Trainer2024-12-01 · JP · Online launchChecked 2026-10-05

Wave Rider GTX 2 updates the waterproof series after four years with the Rider 28 midsole. An ENERZY NXT heel wedge and ENERZY FOAM upper layer pair with a plant-based Pebax Rnew Wave plate. GORE-TEX Invisible Fit and an air-mesh upper address wet-weather use, while Wgrip rubber and a tread for unpaved ground extend its running scope from roads to light trails.

Key specifications

Weight
300 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 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)
-
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
Average of 810 models
MSRP
¥20,900 JPY · JP · Tax included
All models average ¥19,381Difference from average +1519 JPY
Average of 146 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
-
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY FOAM
Outsole
Wgrip
Use cases
Daily / Jog / Trail / Long Run

Weight notes Approximate weight per shoe in size 27 cm.

Plate notes The shoe has a plant-derived Pebax Rnew 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 300 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 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 -All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
MSRP distribution · JPY · JP · Tax included146 models

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¥6,000¥88,000
This model ¥20,900All models average ¥19,381Difference from average +¥1,519

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BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

JP
2024-12-01Online launchChecked 2026-05-30

Regional MSRP

JP
¥20,900 JPYTax included · 2026-07-18
UK
£155.00 GBPTax included · 2026-07-18
SERIES HISTORY

Wave Rider GTX series

2026
Wave Rider GTX 4
315 g · 43 mm · 8 mm drop
2025-08-22
WAVE RIDER GTX 3
300 g · 40 mm · 12 mm drop
Successor
2024-12-01
WAVE RIDER GTX 2
300 g · - · 12 mm drop
This model
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Sources & notes

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Feature sourceshttps://jpn.mizuno.com/ec/disp/attgrp/J1GC2479/https://emea.mizuno.com/eu/en-gb/wave-rider-gtx-2/J1GC247902.html

2026-10-05