Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsSC Elite v5
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
