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Cascadia 19vsWave Rider 29
The Cascadia 19 and Wave Rider 29 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Cascadia 19. In our ratings, the Cascadia 19 edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
