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Rocket X 3vsWave Rider 29
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $100 difference. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 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 | $250 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
