Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsSupernova Rise 3
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $40 difference. The Supernova Rise 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
