Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsEndorphin Azura
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Endorphin Azura is a daily trainer shoe. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Endorphin Azura comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Endorphin Azura is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Endorphin Azura — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
