Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsWave Sky 9
The Olympus 275 and Wave Sky 9 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for trail running. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Wave Sky 9 comes in at $180 — a $15 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Olympus 275. In our ratings, the Olympus 275 edges out the Wave Sky 9 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $195 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 33 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
