Wave Rider 29
Community Rating
  • SEasy Pace
  • CModerate Pace
  • CRace Pace
  • SComfort

Mizuno

Wave Rider 29

$150.00Daily Trainer

The Mizuno Wave Rider 29 is a reliable and versatile daily training shoe, updated with a softer, more responsive nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam for a plush yet balanced ride with good rebound. It features a comfortable, roomy fit with a high-volume toe box accommodating wider feet, a secure midfoot lockdown, and subtle Wave Plate stability, making it a dependable option for general runners, beginners, and varied daily mileage. Praised for its all-around comfort, durability, and a 10mm drop, it excels in easy to moderate runs, warm-ups, and longer efforts, though some may find its breathability moderate, weight slightly high, or aesthetics traditional, and it's not ideal for intense speed workouts.

Highlights

  • Softer, more responsive nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam delivers a plush yet balanced ride
  • Accommodating fit with a high-volume toe box that suits wider feet
  • Secure midfoot lockdown and heel stability from a gusseted tongue and rigid heel counter
  • Versatile daily trainer capable of handling easy runs, moderate paces, and pace pickups
  • Durable X10 rubber outsole provides reliable grip and above-average wear resistance

Considerations

  • Weight may feel substantial for runners prioritizing a light daily trainer
  • Upper mesh offers moderate breathability with limited stretch
  • Fixed 10mm drop may not align with runners seeking lower stack heights
  • Softer midsole foam may expose outsole rubber to faster wear in high-impact zones
  • Not recommended for intense speedwork or interval sessions

Specifications

Heel Stack38.5 mm
Toe Stack28.5 mm
Drop10mm
Weight288 g
StabilityStable Neutral

Key features

  • Gusset
  • Plated

Midsole

  • Primary midsole

    Enerzy NXT (EVA)

    EVA · Mizuno