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Karhu Mestari Run 2.0 vs Mizuno Wave Sky 9

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Karhu Mestari Run 2.0 and Mizuno Wave Sky 9
SpecKarhu Mestari Run 2.0Mizuno Wave Sky 9
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Stability Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 34 mm 44 mm
Weight 340 g 289.2 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$180.00 ~$180.00

Which should you pick?

Karhu

Pick the Mestari Run 2.0 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Mizuno

Pick the Wave Sky 9 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 289.2 g vs 340 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Karhu, Mizuno.

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