Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
Road Racing

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

Reviewer loved the bouncy rolling ride for the first 25-30k of the Manchester Marathon but found the shoe punished him in the final 10k once fatigue set in, concluding it is not forgiving for runners who can't hold pace late in a marathon. — The Run Testers

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 218 g
Heel stack 61.0 mm
Drop 4.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Marathon Racing
Suits Forefoot, Heel, Midfoot strikers
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
218g (7.7 oz)
Stack (Heel)
61.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
57.0 mm
Drop
4.0 mm
Midsole
Mizuno Enerzy XP nitrogen-infused supercritical foam
Plate
Carbon (Mizuno Wave Plate, carbon-infused Rilsan nylon)
Outsole
G3 compound rubber, full forefoot coverage
Upper
Engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Wide
Midfoot Width
Narrow
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Average
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Stability
Neutral

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

TR
The Run Testers Youtube

Reviewer loved the bouncy rolling ride for the first 25-30k of the Manchester Marathon but found the shoe punished him in the final 10k once fatigue set in, concluding it is not forgiving for runners who can't hold pace late in a marathon.

Best for: Fit, well-trained marathon runners who can sustain marathon pace through 30k+ and dictate form to the shoe rather than the other way around.

26 miles tested · source
+1 earlier review from The Run Testers

A wildly bouncy max-stack marathon racer that rewards a steady marathon-pace rhythm; both testers enjoyed it, but neither would pick it over more versatile carbon racers like the Adios Pro 4 or Hyperion Elite 4 PB for a goal race.

Best for: Marathon racing for runners who can lock into a steady cruising pace and hit the rocker's trigger point cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 fit?

Reviewers note: Reviewer says fits true to size with a bit more space at the toe than typical race shoes, no slippage; heel collar is choppy and can cause Achilles blistering on some runners.

Per The Run Testers.

How much does the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 weigh and what is its drop?

The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 weighs about 218g (men's 9), has a 61.0mm heel stack and a 4.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 compared to?

Reviewers compare the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 to ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris, ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris, Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4, Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB.

Per The Run Testers.

How many experts have reviewed the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3?

Next Pair aggregates 2 expert reviews of the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3, including The Run Testers.

Per The Run Testers.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road racing in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
218g
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
198g
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
201g
On Cloudboom Strike
213g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
61.0mm
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
46.0mm
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
39.0mm
On Cloudboom Strike
43.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
4.0mm
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
5.5mm
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
6.0mm
On Cloudboom Strike
4.0mm

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

Data-driven recommendation backed by expert reviews.

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-06-14