Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 29

Brooks Ghost 17
BrooksGhost 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.0

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$110$145$133$109$97

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Soft, reliable cushioning
Mild inherent stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Restrictive fit for some
Outdated foam feel

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with soft cushioning, mild stability, and a secure but snug fit.

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Mizuno Wave Rider 29
MizunoWave Rider 29

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$164$150$123$109

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Stable ride
Breathable upper
Rigid midfoot feel
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight261 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Modernized daily trainer with stable, durable ride and improved comfort; lacks standout energy return.

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