Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsGel Kayano 33
The Wave Rider 29 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 9.0/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.5 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 | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
