Mizuno Wave Horizon 9vsSaucony Hurricane 26
The Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 and Saucony Hurricane 26 score 78% on spec similarity. Going from the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 to the Saucony Hurricane 26: 2 mm less drop and 58 g lighter, with the same heel stack.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Saucony Hurricane 26 minus the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 | Saucony Hurricane 26 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 41 mm | 41 mm | ±0mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33 mm | 35 mm | +2mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm | −2mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 262 g | −58g |
| RRP (GBP) | £165 | £170 | +£5 |
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion | same |
| Support | Stability | Stability | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 6 mm)
- a lower RRP (£165 vs £170)
if you want:
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- a lighter shoe (262 vs 320 g)
Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 vs Saucony Hurricane 26: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 or the Saucony Hurricane 26?
The Saucony Hurricane 26, at 262 g vs 320 g, 58 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 or the Saucony Hurricane 26?
They publish the same heel stack: 41 mm. Forefoot stack: 33 mm for the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 and 35 mm for the Saucony Hurricane 26.
What's the drop difference between the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 and the Saucony Hurricane 26?
2 mm. The Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 has an 8 mm drop and the Saucony Hurricane 26 a 6 mm drop.
Which is cheaper, the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 or the Saucony Hurricane 26?
The Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 has the lower UK RRP: £165 vs £170. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 and the Saucony Hurricane 26?
They score 78% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our max cushion category.