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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
281.4 g (9.92 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
36.0 mm
Weight
266.6 g (9.40 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
ASICS GT-1000 15
The Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 is a better support shoe than the ASICS GT-1000 15. It's much more stable and significantly more cushioned, performing better across all daily training, though its plate makes it more rigid. The ASICS is much lighter and retails for far less, but its ride is much duller. Get the ASICS if you're on a budget; get the Mizuno if you want maximum support and don't mind the rigid ride the plate provides.
Variants
- Wave Inspire 22 (Black/Shade - (Men - US 9))
- Wave Inspire 22 (Black/Ultimate Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GT-1000 15 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GT-1000 15 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.4
5.1
Forefoot Stack Height
31.1 mm
26.8 mm
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
36.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.4
1.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.3
4.5
Weight
5.2
5.8
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
4.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.2
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
281.4 g (9.92 oz)
266.6 g (9.40 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
36.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.1 mm
26.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.1 mm
9.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
110 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.40
2.47
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.57
4.10
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.5 mm (0.059")
2.9 mm (0.115")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.139")
-2.1 mm (-0.081")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.9
4.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.0 mm (-0.236")
-6.8 mm (-0.268")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.4
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.1 mm (0.002")
4.3 mm (0.170")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
4.9
6.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
12 mm (0.5")
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
14.7%
18.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
15.3°
17.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.4
6.5
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
68.2%
66.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.3°
24.2°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.9
1.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
67.7%
67.6%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.4
1.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
71.1%
67.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.3
5.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.86 J
2.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.07 J
6.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
13.92 J
11.52 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.9
4.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.43 J
3.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.32 J
5.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.51 J
7.74 J
Heel Firmness
9.0
9.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
54.2 N/mm
59.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
65.9 N/mm
75.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
91.6 N/mm
106.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
10
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
63.8 N/mm
93.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
84.5 N/mm
121.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
118 N/mm
168 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.3
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.86 J
4.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.70 J
4.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.60 J
4.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.52 J
4.78 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.5
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
52 N
63 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.2
3.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
54.0%
52.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
4.8
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.8 N/mm
5.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
238 N
197 N
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