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Mizuno Wave Sky 9

Mizuno's max-cushion cruiser stacks soft Enerzy NXT over a wide, stable platform for easy days and long, slow miles. It's a plush but substantial shoe that suits bigger runners and heel strikers who want protection over pop.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportMild
Drop8 mm
Heel stack41 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Mizuno Wave Sky 9 for easy recovery days, long runs and everyday training miles. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware — a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Recovery runsLong runsDaily training
Pros
  • Deep, plush cushioning
  • Stable base for a max shoe
  • Great for bigger runners
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Sluggish at faster paces
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Skill profile
Support62
Cushion90
Durability80
Popularity70
Price60
Versatility60
Lightness63

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$180Price (MSRP)
41 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
10.9 ozMen's weight
9.7 ozWomen's weight
2025Release year
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