Mizuno Wave Rider 29
$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$149.95
tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Mizuno Wave Rider 29. With 90% positive sentiment across 47 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
$149.95 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
40%Positive
Positive
40%Neutral
56%Negative
4%Based on 47 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- MIZUNO ENERZY NXT: The next generation of MIZUNO ENERZY midsole material. Designed to maximize energy return and cushioning for optimum performance.
- MIZUNO WAVE: The MIZUNO WAVE plate disperses energy from impact to a broader area providing a stable platform and a superior cushioning.
- Jacquard Mesh Upper
- Gusseted Tongue: Stretchy tongue lining that hugs the foot securely and comfortably without any stress.
- X10 Outsole: Durable carbon rubber that allows for longer wear.
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Mizuno Wave Rider 29
Mizuno Wave Rider 29
All-time low: $112.5(2025-12)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Mizuno Wave Rider 29
Best Praise
+4 pts“Just looked up deeper in the cyberweb... It's actually just plain red and the stock pictures from zalando are overexposured... What a bummer, I was realy thrilled to get pink nb5 https://preview.redd.it/v29nk3g9d93f1.png?width=1020&format=png&auto=webp&s=77a4b97a39ae46590290ca0a1e89de62c8678a5e”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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+2 pts“Think the WR's are in an awkward position. In the UK they are priced between the Neo Zen and Neo Vista, with a midsole that "sounds" the same. And use case is probably very similar to the Neo Vista (more so the version 1) I tired the Skyrise 6 which is largely Mizuno NXT, but that just felt abit mushy without much "pop". As you say, sadly the WR29 will largely be ignored, but for someone who's never run in a Wave Rider, what in the package its sold in, makes someone WANT to run in it?”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mizuno Wave Rider 29 worth buying?
Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Mizuno Wave Rider 29. With 90% positive sentiment across 47 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
What do Redditors love about the Mizuno Wave Rider 29?
Common praise includes: "Just looked up deeper in the cyberweb... It's actually just plain red and the stock pictures from zalando are overexposured... What a bummer, I was realy thrilled to get pink nb5
https://preview.redd..."
What are the downsides of the Mizuno Wave Rider 29?
Some criticisms include: "Hey, I love my WR28s. I tried on the 29s recently and found that I could feel where the plate stops on my arch. I noticed the 28 have the plate go all the way to the bottom of the cushioning, whereas..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Mizuno Wave Rider 29 has 47) tend to have more reliable scores.
47 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026