Mizuno Wave Rider 30vsSalomon Aero Glide 4
The Mizuno Wave Rider 30 and Salomon Aero Glide 4 score 95% on spec similarity. Going from the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 to the Salomon Aero Glide 4: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 15 g lighter, with the same drop.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Salomon Aero Glide 4 minus the Mizuno Wave Rider 30. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Mizuno Wave Rider 30 | Salomon Aero Glide 4 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 42.5 mm | 41 mm | −1.5mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34.5 mm | 33 mm | −1.5mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | ±0mm |
| Weight | 265 g | 250 g | −15g |
| RRP (GBP) | £140 | £145 | +£5 |
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- more heel stack (42.5 vs 41 mm)
- a lower RRP (£140 vs £145)
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (41 vs 42.5 mm)
- a lighter shoe (250 vs 265 g)
Mizuno Wave Rider 30 vs Salomon Aero Glide 4: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 or the Salomon Aero Glide 4?
The Salomon Aero Glide 4, at 250 g vs 265 g, 15 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 or the Salomon Aero Glide 4?
The Mizuno Wave Rider 30, with 42.5 mm of heel stack vs 41 mm, 1.5 mm more. Forefoot stack: 34.5 mm for the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 and 33 mm for the Salomon Aero Glide 4.
What's the drop difference between the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 and the Salomon Aero Glide 4?
None: both have an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.
Which is cheaper, the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 or the Salomon Aero Glide 4?
The Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has the lower UK RRP: £140 vs £145. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Mizuno Wave Rider 30 and the Salomon Aero Glide 4?
They score 95% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.