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Mizuno Wave Rider 30 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 29

Mizuno Wave Rider 30, side view

Mizuno

Wave Rider 30

  • Weight 265 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42.5 mm

USD 150

Mizuno Wave Rider 29, side view

Mizuno

Wave Rider 29

  • Weight 265 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 39 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has 3.5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 29
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Wave Rider 30 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Stability: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Durability: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Grip: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Durability: 4/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Grip: 3/5
  • Wave Rider 29 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionMizuno Wave Rider 30Mizuno Wave Rider 29
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 265 g 265 g
Drop 8 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 42.5 mm 39 mm
Forefoot stack 34.5 mm 29 mm
Midsole foam MIZUNO ENERZY NXT MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.87 out of 5 3.61 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 2 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Easy runs, Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Mizuno Wave Rider 29

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Saucony Ride 19, side view

    Saucony

    Ride 19

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 145

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 29: same terrain, same category, same role

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  • Brooks Ghost 17, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost 17

    • Weight 286 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 150

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  • HOKA Clifton 10, side view

    HOKA

    Clifton 10

    • Weight 278 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 155

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 30: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudsurfer 2, side view

    On

    Cloudsurfer 2

    • Weight 261 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 29: same terrain, same category, same role