Head-to-Head
SonicblastvsWave Rider 29
The Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Sonicblast retails for $180 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Sonicblast is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Sonicblast edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
