Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsMagic Speed 5
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
