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Mach 6vsWave Rider 29
The Mach 6 and Wave Rider 29 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
