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Wave Sky 9vsMagic Speed 5
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. Both are priced at $180. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
