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Wave Rider 29vsExperience Flow 3
The Wave Rider 29 and Experience Flow 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
