Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsWave Sky 9
The Bondi 9 and Wave Sky 9 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Wave Sky 9 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
