Side by side comparison: Mizuno Wave Rider 29

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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