Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsWave Rider 29
The Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $150. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
