Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
