Mizuno / Wave Sky

Wave Sky 8

Max Cushion2024 · JP · Type unknownChecked 2026-10-15

WAVE SKY 8 is a neutral max-cushion trainer for daily road mileage, long runs and recovery. New ENERZY NXT in the top midsole reduces weight, while an ENERZY lower layer and Foam Wave combine cushioning with stability. The Smooth Stretch Woven upper adapts to the foot for a secure fit. Durable X10 rubber completes its everyday running construction.

Key specifications

Weight
275 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +6.1 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)
41 mm
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +6.7 mm
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$170.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average +4.43 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
33 mm
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
MIZUNO ENERZY NXT / MIZUNO ENERZY
Outsole
X10
Use cases
Long Run

Weight notes Approximate weight per shoe in men’s size 27 cm.

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 275 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +6.1 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model 41 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +6.7 mm
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $170.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$4.43

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

JP
2024Type unknownChecked 2026-10-15

Regional MSRP

JP
¥19,800 JPYTax included · 2026-05-20
US
$170.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-05-19
SERIES HISTORY

Wave Sky series

2025
Wave Sky 9
290 g · 44 mm · 6 mm drop
Successor
2024
Wave Sky 8
275 g · 41 mm · 8 mm drop
This model
2023-07-15
Wave Sky 7
310 g · 41 mm · 8 mm drop
Predecessor
2022-10-07
Wave Sky 6
310 g · 36.5 mm · 8 mm drop
2021-07-22
Wave Sky 5
310 g · 37 mm · 8 mm drop
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Feature sourceshttps://jpn.mizuno.com/ec/disp/attgrp/J1GC2402/https://phl.mizuno.com/products/wave-sky-8-7001027320

2026-10-09