Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsRebel v5
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Rebel v5 comes in at $145 — a $35 difference. The Rebel v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 7.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
