Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsGhost 18
The Wave Rider 29 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
