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 467 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Ultraboost ST | Adidas Ultraboost 5(2025) | On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof | Nike Structure 27(2025) | Adidas Supernova Solution | Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2 | Asics GT-4000 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 330 g / 11.6 oz | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 323 g / 11.4 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 310 g / 10.9 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 28 mm | 40 mm | 39 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 36 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $180 | $190 | $180 | $145 | $150 | $150 | $140 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.