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Wave Rider 29vsStructure Plus
The Wave Rider 29 and Structure Plus are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Structure Plus comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Structure Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
