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Hyperion 3vsWave Rider 29
The Hyperion 3 and Wave Rider 29 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Hyperion 3 retails for $140 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Hyperion 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Hyperion 3 edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
