Mizuno2025 Review
Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W
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The women's Wave Stealth Neo. The favourite of Spain's pros.
5/5 from users · 1 real rating
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- WingBackCentre back
- For
- Women
- Player weight
- < 75 kg
- Level
- Advanced, Professional
We recommend it if…
- Advanced-to-professional wings and backs
- Players in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola
- Anyone who prioritises lightness and grip over cushioning
- Standard or narrow women's feet
Pick another if…
- Pivots who need maximum lateral stability
- Wide feet (narrow fit)
- Beginner or lower-intermediate level
- Anyone who doesn't want to adjust their size when buying
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Very precise women's fit
- GUM8: high-precision grip
- Light and agile
- A benchmark in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola
Cons
- Limited availability in physical shops
- Runs small: order one size up
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Narrow
- Weight
- 260 g
- Drop
- 11 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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Atmosfera Sport
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€114.87
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Buy at Atmosfera Sport · €125.00 (opens in a new tab)How we score it
Score by category
- Grip
- 9.3
- Cushioning
- 8.8
- Stability
- 8.7
- Durability
- 9.0
- Value for money
- 9.0
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
Among the shoes I've reviewed for Liftados in the women's category, the Wave Stealth Neo W is the one I've recommended most often to advanced and professional wings. The reason is simple: the combination of GUM8, a Wave plate and 260 grams in a fit that respects the anatomy of a woman's foot has no direct competitor on the market.
Players in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola don't wear this shoe by chance or because of sponsorship: they wear it because GUM8 gives them the precise grip they need when cutting in and out on the flank, and the Wave gives them the cushioning they need to get through a season of 30+ matches without joint problems. In my tests I've analysed the biomechanics of women's feet in indoor sports, and Mizuno's Dynamotion Fit is one of the fits that best adapts to European foot shapes.
The essential warning: this shoe clearly runs small. Almost all the players I know who wear it order one size above their usual, and some even go up a size and a half. If you're buying online, go up a size without hesitation. Once that's sorted, it's the best shoe for advanced wings on the market today.
Published on 10 April 2026 · Liftados.com
On-court review
Full review
Grip and traction
The GUM8 outsole on the Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W is the same one fitted to the men's version and the same reference we use as our grip benchmark for fast positions. On parquet, the GUM8 compound performs impeccably: a wing's cuts, fast-break starts and feints at the far post have the precise grip a high-level player needs. With a 9.3 for grip, it matches the men's version and ranks among the grippiest shoes in our database.
Cushioning and energy return
Mizuno's Wave plate in the women's version redistributes impact forces as efficiently as in the men's model, with the difference that the W's lighter profile (260 g) makes every take-off feel more agile. The U4icX foam adds the necessary comfort without reducing responsiveness, and the Wave + U4icX package offers the most balanced cushioning in the women's handball range: neither too soft nor too stiff.
Stability and support
The Dynamotion Fit upper on the Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W adapts to the shape of a woman's foot with a precision other fits don't achieve. The narrow heel and the progressive fit towards the forefoot create a very secure lockdown that prevents the foot from sliding sideways inside the shoe. With an 8.7 for stability it's more than enough for wings and backs; for pivots who need maximum support, the Stabil Next Gen W or the Stabil 16 W are more protective options.
Who this shoe is for
The Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W is the best option for wings and backs in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola and equivalent categories who don't want to compromise on grip or lightness. At 260 grams and with GUM8, it's hard to find a more efficient combination for speed positions in the women's market. The most important warning: order one size above your usual, as the model clearly runs small.
Liftados verdict · 9.0/10
The Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W is the most balanced women's handball shoe on the market for wings and backs. Its popularity among players in the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola is no accident: GUM8, a Wave plate and a precise fit at just 260 grams is a combination no competitor has matched yet. The most important recommendation: get the size right.
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