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Keen Seek Trail Runner vs Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Keen Seek Trail Runner (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Keen Seek Trail Runner Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
Weight 307 g · 0.307 kg · 0.68 lb 297 g · 0.297 kg · 0.65 lb
Brand Keen Mizuno
Category Footwear Footwear
Keen Seek Trail Runner
307 g

Trail runners with wide toe box and high cushioning for technical terrain.

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Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
297 g

Men's trail running shoe weighing 297g per pair. Provides stability and traction with lightweight construction suitable for technical terrain.

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Keen Seek Trail Runner vs Mizuno Wave Daichi 9: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 wins — at 297 g it is 10 g (3%) lighter than the Keen Seek Trail Runner (307 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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