Mizuno Wave Mujin 9

Mizuno · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 84/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: Not specified g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Mizuno Enerzy
  • Official Retail MSRP: $180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Mizuno Enerzy cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions

Expert Review Sources

  • iRunFar : 84.8 / 100 — « Designed for trail runners seeking a dependable trail & montagne option, the Mizuno Wave Mujin 9 combines durable upper protection, lateral stability, and consistent underfoot filtering (a balanced build). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 84.9 / 100 — « In Mizuno's trail & montagne lineup, the Wave Mujin 9 scores strongly in our side-by-side field comparisons, blending reliable traction with protective cushioning (a balanced build). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 83.2 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 8 mm drop and weighing a balanced build, the Mizuno Wave Mujin 9 inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and Mizuno Enerzy protection (a balanced build). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »

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