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Wave Rider 29vsAdrenaline GTS 25
The Wave Rider 29 and Adrenaline GTS 25 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Adrenaline GTS 25 comes in at $155 — a $5 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Adrenaline GTS 25. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Adrenaline GTS 25 — 9.0/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
