Wave Rider v27
Width options: standard, wide (Men's) / standard, wide (Women's)
Imported family signal
6 of 7 runners said this shoe fit true to size.
Fit Notes
Runs slightly narrow. Wide feet should go up half size.
Sizing vs. popular reference shoes
| If you wear | Length | Width | Toebox | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asics Superblast 1 (Men's) 11.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 11.5-11.5 |
Brooks Ghost 15 (Women's) women's 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on women's 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Brooks Launch 11 (Women's) women's 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on women's 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 (Women's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Nike Free Run 5.0 (Women's) 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 (Men's) 9100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9-9 |
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 (Men's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | Very wide | Very roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
1 of 1 runners landed on 11.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on women's 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on women's 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.4 weighted).
Community reports
Across the full report set, this many called the shoe true to size.
Reports with extra written context about what runners actually felt.
Signals for hotspots, blisters, or other pain points across the full report set.
| Came from | Bought | Verdict | Runner note | Issues | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asics Superblast 1 (Men's) Size 11.5 | 11.5 | True to sizeSlightly narrow | Fit snug and on the narrow side; part of foot hung off medial side slightly but didn't bug after run. Stack comparable but Neo Vista feels taller. | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1d5ntir/mizuno_neo_vista_first_impressions/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Nike Free Run 5.0 (Women's) Size 9.5 | 9.5 | True to sizeToo narrow | arch felt super constricted, caused foot cramps after 4 blocks of running | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/31racu/what_running_shoes_or_brands_are_best_for_people/] | Arch pain | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Launch 11 (Women's) Size women's 9.5 | women's 9.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | WaveRider 27 used for long runs and recovery, Launch 9 used for speed and shorter recovery days; both worn in same size | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1alemzg/mizuno_waverider_27_after_385_miles/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Ghost 15 (Women's) Size women's 9.5 | women's 9.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | Chose WaveRider 27 over Ghost 15 after achilles injury; WaveRider preferred for recovery and marathon training | [ambiguity: Ghost 15 was considered but not purchased; comparison is preference-based rather than fit-based, but same size worn in both shoes] | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1alemzg/mizuno_waverider_27_after_385_miles/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 (Men's) Size 9 | 9 | True to sizeTrue to width | Takumi Sen 10 in 9 fits well | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/trailrunning/comments/1ia5h11/tnf_vectiv_pro_3_and_vector_sky_2_initial/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 (Women's) Size 9 | 9 | True to sizeSlightly wide | Wave Rider fits at same size as Wave Inspire, doesn't slip around but requires thick socks for comfort | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/running/comments/exisa0/half_size_or_whole_size_up_in_shoes/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 (Men's) Size unknown | unknown | Slightly longToo wide | runs half size too big, very roomy toe box | [ambiguity: Commenter mentions sizing up with Rebellion Pro but no specific size given for either shoe. Size offset inferred from post body statement that seeding pairs run half size too big. [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1koock6/mizuno_neo_vista_2_100km_review_a_mixed_bag/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Fit snug and on the narrow side; part of foot hung off medial side slightly but didn't bug after run. Stack comparable but Neo Vista feels taller. | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1d5ntir/mizuno_neo_vista_first_impressions/]
arch felt super constricted, caused foot cramps after 4 blocks of running | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/31racu/what_running_shoes_or_brands_are_best_for_people/]
WaveRider 27 used for long runs and recovery, Launch 9 used for speed and shorter recovery days; both worn in same size | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1alemzg/mizuno_waverider_27_after_385_miles/]
Chose WaveRider 27 over Ghost 15 after achilles injury; WaveRider preferred for recovery and marathon training | [ambiguity: Ghost 15 was considered but not purchased; comparison is preference-based rather than fit-based, but same size worn in both shoes] | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1alemzg/mizuno_waverider_27_after_385_miles/]
Takumi Sen 10 in 9 fits well | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/trailrunning/comments/1ia5h11/tnf_vectiv_pro_3_and_vector_sky_2_initial/]
Wave Rider fits at same size as Wave Inspire, doesn't slip around but requires thick socks for comfort | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/running/comments/exisa0/half_size_or_whole_size_up_in_shoes/]
runs half size too big, very roomy toe box | [ambiguity: Commenter mentions sizing up with Rebellion Pro but no specific size given for either shoe. Size offset inferred from post body statement that seeding pairs run half size too big. [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1koock6/mizuno_neo_vista_2_100km_review_a_mixed_bag/]
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