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Wave Rider 29vsAero Glide 4
The Wave Rider 29 and Aero Glide 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
