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Wave Rider 29vsMaverick V1 Runner
The Wave Rider 29 and Maverick V1 Runner are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the Maverick V1 Runner — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 7.7 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 | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
