Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsMaverick V1 Runner
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Maverick V1 Runner is a daily trainer shoe. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Maverick V1 Runner comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Maverick V1 Runner — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 7.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
