Mizuno / Wave Sky

Wave Sky 5

Max Cushion2021-07-22 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-07

Wave Sky 5 is a cushioned road shoe for beginner and intermediate runners who value finishing at their own pace. This generation adds ENERZY CORE from heel to toe above an ENERZY FOAM lower layer. Different-hardness foam waves combine cushioning with lateral stability, while X10 rubber supports outsole durability and recycled PET is used in the laces and collar.

Key specifications

Weight

310 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

8 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 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

$169.95 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average +4.38 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 29 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: MIZUNO ENERZY CORE / MIZUNO ENERZY FOAM
Outsole: X10
Use cases: Beginner / Jog / Long Run

Weight notes Men’s weight; sample size is unspecified.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Mizuno Wave Sky 5310 g / 37 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 310 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 37 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +2.7 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $169.95All models average $165.57Difference from average +$4.38

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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