Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsSpeedgoat 7
The Wave Rider 29 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Speedgoat 7. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Speedgoat 7 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
