Mizuno Wave Rider 29 vs Wave Rider 30

The Mizuno Wave Rider 30 and Mizuno Wave Rider 29 are both shoes in the same line, but the Wave Rider 30 is a clear upgrade. It keeps the same classic daily-trainer DNA, but adds a much taller heel stack, significantly more cushioning, better stability, and a full-length Wave Plate instead of the rearfoot-to-midfoot plate used in the previous model. It also fixes the Wave Rider 29's shorter fit, making the new version easier to recommend in your usual size. Neither shoe is especially lively, but the Wave Rider 30 is more responsive, more protective, and smoother overall. That said, if you prefer a shorter shoe with more ground feel, the Wave Rider 29 is the better choice.