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Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

MizunoChunky shape

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Reviews

4 of 5 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations.

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow

Where can you wear it?

  • Walking all day
  • Feels heavy on foot
  • Worn for casual, walking; running disputed

$235Premiumtypical price at online stores

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Do Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS run big?

Length

Wave Prophecy LS

  • Reports differ: small or large.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Wave Prophecy LS

    • Narrow fit.

Are Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS comfortable all day?

Through the day

Wave Prophecy LS

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Wave Prophecy LS

  • Feels heavy.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Stitching

Wave Prophecy LS

  • Broken.

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About our research

Based on 8 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP
Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMPSee this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSAsics GEL-QUANTUM 360 I AMP
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$235 (typical price at online stores)$68.35 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Asics GEL-KAYANO 12.1

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Asics GEL-KAYANO 12.1
Asics GEL-KAYANO 12.1See this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSAsics GEL-KAYANO 12.1
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Asics Gel-Nimbus 10.1See this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSAsics Gel-Nimbus 10.1
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Converse Run Star Hike

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Converse Run Star Hike
Converse Run Star HikeSee this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSConverse Run Star Hike
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.

Platform Canvas

  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

Run Star Hike

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayOpinions differ on whether it is comfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

Run Star Hike

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Lanvin Curb

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Lanvin Curb
Lanvin CurbSee this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSLanvin Curb
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Wide fit.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS vs Nike Air Max Dn8

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Mizuno Wave Prophecy LS
Nike Air Max Dn8
Nike Air Max Dn8See this model
What mattersMizuno Wave Prophecy LSNike Air Max Dn8
Length
  • Reports differ: small or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Narrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research