Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsSC Trainer v3
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
