The Mizuno Wave Sky 8 was replaced by the Mizuno Wave Sky 9
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Ghost Max 4, 75% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Mizuno Wave Sky line. Compared with the Mizuno Wave Sky 8: 3 mm more heel stack and 2 mm less drop.
+3mm stack−2mm dropWhy the Brooks Ghost Max 4
Compared with the Mizuno Wave Sky 8: 1 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
−1mm stack−2mm drop| Spec | Mizuno Wave Sky 8 | Brooks Ghost Max 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 41 mm | 40 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | — | 278 g |
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 Sky 8.
- ±0mm stack±0mm dropRRP £145
- +0.5mm stack±0mm dropRRP —
- +2.5mm stack±0mm dropRRP —
Mizuno Wave Sky 8: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Mizuno Wave Sky 8?
The Mizuno Wave Sky 9 is the current version of the Mizuno Wave Sky line.
What is the closest alternative to the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Ghost Max 4, at 75% spec similarity. Compared with the Mizuno Wave Sky 8: 1 mm less heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the Mizuno Wave Sky 9 different from the Mizuno Wave Sky 8?
On published specs, going from the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 to the Mizuno Wave Sky 9: 3 mm more heel stack and 2 mm less drop. Weight is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 still available?
Trova lists the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 as discontinued; the current version of the Mizuno Wave Sky line is the Mizuno Wave Sky 9. 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 Sky 8?
Published specs for the Mizuno Wave Sky 8: 41 mm stack, 8 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Mizuno Wave Sky 8.
Mizuno Wave Sky 8 specs →