Mizuno Wave Rider 30 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
We haven't tested Mizuno Wave Rider 30 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
The differences that matter
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 is 12 g lighter.
- Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has 6.5 mm more foam under the heel.
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 has the higher drop (10 mm vs 8 mm).
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 costs $10 less at list price.
Specifications
- Category
- Daily trainer
- Daily trainer
- Price
- $150
- $140
- Weight
- 265 g
- 277 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- 10 mm
- Stack
- 42.5 / 34.5 mm
- 36 / 26 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- No plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- MIZUNO ENERZY NXT (supercritically foamed upper + conventional lower)
- Fresh Foam X
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE