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Mizuno Wave Rider 29 vs Wave Rider 30

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Mizuno Wave Rider 29
Mizuno Wave Rider 30 
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Weight
262.1 g (9.24 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
263.5 g (9.29 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Plastic

Our Verdict

Mizuno Wave Rider 29

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

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  • Wave Rider 29 (Black Sand/Quiet Shade - (Men - US 9))
  • Wave Rider 29 (Black Sand/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Wave Rider 30 (Dapple Grey/Dark Slate - (Women - US 7))
  • Wave Rider 30 (White/Blue Jewel - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

6.0
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Plate 
 

Plastic
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Design

Weight  

6.0
N/A

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Weight 
 

262.1 g (9.24 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

36.6 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

28.2 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.4 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.38
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.94
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

277 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.7 mm (0.106")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

3.0 mm (0.119")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

6.9
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.7 mm (-0.145")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.1
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-3.2 mm (-0.128")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

7.0
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

Heel Rocker Photo  

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Laces 
 

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Lace Type 
 

Locked

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Stretch 
 

Lock%

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Plastic
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

3.2
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

69.7%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

3.7
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

70.3%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.4
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.08 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.02 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

13.53 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.3
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.95 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.76 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

9.94 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.5
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

59.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

135.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

280.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.6
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

127.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

259.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

478.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.9
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.40 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.28 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.20 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.15 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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