The Mizuno Wave Rider 28 was replaced by the Mizuno Wave Rider 30
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the adidas Ultraboost 5X, 75% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Mizuno Wave Rider line. Compared with the Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 4 mm more heel stack and 4 mm less drop.
+4mm stack−4mm dropWhy the adidas Ultraboost 5X
Compared with the Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 0.5 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
−0.5mm stack−2mm drop| Spec | Mizuno Wave Rider 28 | adidas Ultraboost 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | — | — |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Mizuno Wave Rider 28.
- −2.5mm stack−2mm dropRRP £135
- −2.5mm stack−3mm dropRRP —
- +1.5mm stack−2mm dropRRP £130
Mizuno Wave Rider 28: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Mizuno Wave Rider 28?
The Mizuno Wave Rider 30 is the current version of the Mizuno Wave Rider line. Versions in between: Mizuno Wave Rider 29.
What is the closest alternative to the Mizuno Wave Rider 28 from another brand?
On published specs, the adidas Ultraboost 5X, at 75% spec similarity. Compared with the Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 0.5 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 different from the Mizuno Wave Rider 28?
On published specs, going from the Mizuno Wave Rider 28 to the Mizuno Wave Rider 30: 4 mm more heel stack and 4 mm less drop. Weight is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Mizuno Wave Rider 28 still available?
Trova lists the Mizuno Wave Rider 28 as discontinued; the current version of the Mizuno Wave Rider line is the Mizuno Wave Rider 30. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Mizuno Wave Rider 28?
Published specs for the Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 38.5 mm stack, 12 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Mizuno Wave Rider 28.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28 specs →