Side by side comparison: Mizuno Wave Rider 29 vs Saucony Ride 19

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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Saucony Ride 19
SauconyRide 19

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole
Breathable, comfortable upper
Stiff, less flexible ride
Heavier than previous version

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer with strong durability and comfort, but a stiffer, heavier ride.

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