Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Wave Prophecy 15: Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Mizuno

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 41.4 mm

Weight 370.8 g (13.08 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 11.6 mm

Plate Plastic

Our Verdict

Mizuno Wave Inspire 22

Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 and Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 are technically part of the same Mizuno Wave family, but they have gone very different directions. The Wave Inspire 22 is the responsible older sibling that promises a smooth, stable, and fairly boring ride. The Wave Prophecy is the black sheep of the family that has its own edgy, unique style, and doesn't seem too interested in the family running business. Buy the Inspire if you want to do more running than walking, and the Prophecy if you want to get more attention as you walk around town.

Variants

Wave Inspire 22 (Black/Shade - (Men - US 9))
Wave Inspire 22 (Black/Ultimate Grey - (Men - US 9))

Wave Prophecy 15 (Black Bean/Dystopic Ray - (Women - US 7))
Wave Prophecy 15 (Foggy Dew/Vulcan - (Men - US 9))

Review

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Threshold

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing

6.4

4.7

Weight

5.2

1.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

6.3

4.5

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

4.4

2.6

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

4.2

5.5

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

6.8

4.8

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

6.4

4.7

5K/10K Racing

6.1

4.7

Long Run

6.9

6.1

Daily Training

7.1

5.6

Energy Return

3.7

1.9

Stability

8.7

8.5

Cushioning

6.6

4.5

Bounciness

5.1

2.8

Snappiness

6.3

Roll

7.0

True To Size

9.4

8.5

Design

Weight

5.2

1.2

Right Shoe Weight Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo

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Weight

281.4 g (9.92 oz)

370.8 g (13.08 oz)

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height

39.2 mm

41.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height

31.1 mm

29.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

8.1 mm

11.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

10.0 mm

12.0 mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width

94 mm (3.7")

89 mm (3.5")

Outsole Arch Width

79 mm (3.1")

80 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width

111 mm (4.4")

112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.40

2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.57

3.76

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 3D Model Internal

Internal Length

279 mm (11.0")

276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width

65 mm (2.6")

63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width

97 mm (3.8")

96 mm (3.8")

Wide Sizing Available

Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width

9.0

9.6

Forefoot Width Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

1.5 mm (0.059")

0.7 mm (0.027")

Toe TTS Deviation

-3.5 mm (-0.139")

5.4 mm (0.212")

Forefoot Fit: Height

4.9

4.5

Forefoot Height Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation

-6.0 mm (-0.236")

-6.4 mm (-0.253")

Arch Fit: Width

4.6

Arch Fit Photo

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Arch Width TTS Deviation

0.1 mm (0.002")

-7.3 mm (-0.288")

Length Fit

Toe Clearance Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry

4.9

6.2

Heel Rocker Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring

12 mm (0.5")

19 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position

14.7%

32.9%

Heel Rocker Angle

15.3°

11.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

6.4

7.9

Forefoot Rocker Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring

45 mm (1.8")

55 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position

68.2%

57.1%

Forefoot Rocker Angle

25.3°

24.6°

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

Enerzy NXT

Primary Foam Type

N/A

Secondary Foam Name

Enerzy NXT

Secondary Foam Type

EVA

Laces

Laces Picture

Lace Type

Flat

Width

5.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness

1.4 mm (0.1")

Stretch

13.0%

Other Features

Other Features Photo

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type

Fully-gusseted

Non-gusseted

Plate

Plastic Shank

Plastic

Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return

1.9

0.4

Heel Compression Video

Heel Energy Return

Preview Graph

Heel Energy Return

67.7%

58.5%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

4.4

2.6

Forefoot Compression Video

Forefoot Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Energy Return

71.1%

68.9%

Heel Cushioning

6.3

4.0

Heel Cushioning Picture

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Heel Cushioning

Preview Graph

Energy Absorbed At 550N

2.86 J

1.42 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

8.07 J

4.73 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

13.92 J

13.19 J

Forefoot Cushioning

6.9

5.1

Forefoot Cushioning Picture

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Forefoot Cushioning

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N

4.43 J

3.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

7.32 J

5.52 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

10.51 J

7.80 J

Heel Firmness

9.0

9.9

Heel Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N

54.2 N/mm

95.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

65.9 N/mm

112.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

91.6 N/mm

123.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness

8.9

9.6

Forefoot Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N

63.8 N/mm

76.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N

84.5 N/mm

105.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

118 N/mm

149 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

6.3

4.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km

6.86 J

5.00 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

6.70 J

4.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

6.60 J

4.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

6.52 J

4.73 J

Rocker Stiffness

5.5

7.3

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Preview Graph

Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker

52 N

92 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

4.2

5.5

Forefoot Bending Video

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

54.0%

58.6%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

6.8

4.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

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Forefoot Bending Resistance

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Mizuno Wave Prophecy 15 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

12.8 N/mm

3.6 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force

238 N

224 N

Heel Compression Depth

3.1

Heel Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Heel Compression At 550N

5.7 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N

9.8 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N

15.4 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth

4.3

Forefoot Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N

10.4 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N

12.4 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N

13.8 mm

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 vs Wave Prophecy 15

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Main Differences for Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold

Half/Full Marathon Racing

Weight See Details

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning See Details

Forefoot Compression Energy Return See Details

Forefoot Bending Energy Return See Details

Forefoot Bending Stiffness See Details

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

5K/10K Racing

Long Run

Daily Training

Energy Return

Stability

Cushioning

Bounciness

Snappiness

Roll

True To Size

Weight

Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height

Forefoot Stack Height

Heel-To-Toe Drop

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width

Outsole Arch Width

Outsole Forefoot Width

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

Internal Length

Internal Heel Width

Internal Forefoot Width

Wide Sizing Available

Forefoot Fit: Width

Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

Toe TTS Deviation

Forefoot Fit: Height

Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation

Arch Fit: Width

Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation

Length Fit

Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry

Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring

Heel Apex Position

Heel Rocker Angle

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring

Toe Apex Position

Forefoot Rocker Angle

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

Primary Foam Type

Secondary Foam Name

Secondary Foam Type

Laces

Main Differences for

Half/Full Marathon Racing

Weight

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Stiffness