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Atomo StarvsWave Rider 29
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $100 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
