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Wave Sky 9vsAero Burst
The Wave Sky 9 and Aero Burst are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Aero Burst comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Aero Burst — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 11.0 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
