Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsWave Sky 9
The Torin 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Wave Sky 9 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Wave Sky 9 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
