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Wave Sky 9vsGlycerin Max 2
The Wave Sky 9 and Glycerin Max 2 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
