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  2. Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

€150
Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

Quick verdict

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

€150

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (83 vs 72)
  • A lighter option (16 g less)
  • More cushioning (38 vs 34 mm heel stack)
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9· leads in none

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    34 mm
    38 mmTop 23%
  • Lightness

    306 g
    290 g
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6.5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $150Top 38%
    $150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9€150Puma Voyage Nitro 4€150

Essentials

€150
€150
2025
August 2025
306 g
290 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Moderate to rugged trails
Trail and mixed off-road terrain
Trail running and long-distance off-road runs
Trail running, all-terrain trail adventures, and long off-road runs

Cushioning

6.5 mm
6 mm
34 mm
38 mm
27.5 mm
32 mm
Mizuno ENERZY foam with Wave foam structure for cushioning & stability
NITROFOAM™ nitrogen-infused foam cushioning

Grip & protection

Vibram Megagrip rubber with traction lugs
PUMAGRIP ATR durable multi-directional rubber
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On the terrain

How Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Mizuno Wave Daichi 956
Puma Voyage Nitro 456

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Mizuno Wave Daichi 966
  • Cushioning29/40
  • Lightness12/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Puma Voyage Nitro 477
  • Cushioning36/40
  • Lightness16/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

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Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Puma Voyage Nitro 4?

For value comparison: The Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 ($150) provides premium features compared to the Puma Voyage Nitro 4 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 or the Puma Voyage Nitro 4?

Both came out in 2025.

Looking for alternatives to Mizuno Wave Daichi 9?

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1Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+21

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

  • A higher overall score (93 vs 72)
  • A lighter option (31 g less)
  • More cushioning (44 vs 34 mm heel stack)
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2Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+18

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

  • A higher overall score (90 vs 72)
  • A lighter option (31 g less)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)
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3Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+14

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 72)
  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)
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