still thinking of getting a pair of the DS trainers for my half this oct. are they the same with regard to cushioning with the wave rider? have a pair of wave riders now (i think its a 6 or 7).
No, the wave rider has more “cushioning” if that is what you are looking for. The DS Trainer is more “analogous” to the Wave Precision
great! thanks! now i know how the DS would ride. tried a pair of precisions already.
They are very different shoes. The wave rider has a lot more cushion and it’s heavier. Also, the DS trainer changed a bit from version XI to XII. I find the XII to be stiffer (I belive the cushioning has changed).
I thought it was more like the Elixer.
jaret
thanks for the feedback! theres a pair here being sold for 75$ (2006) and i find the wave riders a bit stiff for me already, maybe because i wear the nike structure X for my long runs so cant get used to the rider`s cushioning.
JaretJ is spot on. The DS Trainer and the Mizuno Elixer are very similar. You might need to go a half-size up on both models.
If you want your midsole a bit lighter, softer and a shade less durable…look at the Saucony Tangent 3.
thanks! i`ll try that one as well.