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Wave Rider 29vsSupernova Rise 3
The Wave Rider 29 and Supernova Rise 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $10 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
