Side by side comparison: Hoka Clifton 10 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 29

Hoka Clifton 10
HokaClifton 10

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$177$163$133$118

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Comfortable upper fit
Limited responsiveness at speed
Heavier than earlier versions

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-first daily trainer that sets a high benchmark for stable, high-mileage road running.

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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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