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Wave Rider 29vsGel Cumulus 28
The Wave Rider 29 and Gel Cumulus 28 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
