Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Mizuno Wave Rider 29 — Enerzy foam with a mild Wave plate — a firm-but-friendly classic daily.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 450 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Ultraboost Laceless | Adidas Ultraboost 5(2025) | Nike Journey Run | Brooks Ghost 16(2024) | Nike Winflo 11 | Asics Gel-Contend 9 | Adidas Ultraboost 6(2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 28 mm | 40 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 40 mm |
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| Toe-box | Narrow | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Long run, Recovery | Daily, Long run | Daily | Daily, Recovery |
| Sizing | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $200 | $190 | $90 | $140 | $105 | $75 | $190 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.