Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsNeo Vista 3
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
