Head-to-Head
MegablastvsWave Rider 29
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $75 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
