Saucony Triumph 24 Review
Saucony Triumph 24 Review
Snapshot
The Triumph 24 is Saucony’s premium daily trainer, loaded with bouncy cushioning for all-day comfort. We’ve enjoyed the level of energy return this new incrediLUX foam brings and have given it high ratings overall. If you’re looking for a shoe with enough cushioning for recovery runs, enough bounce for long runs, and a light-enough package to log daily miles, this is definitely one to consider.
- New foam is bouncier/has more energy return
- Excellent traction
- Lightweight package
- Comfortable fit with snug heel collar
- Tapered toe box could irritate wider-footed runners
- Slight break-in time
- Some may want more support for longer runs
Shoe Specs
- WeightMen's: 8.6 oz | 244 g
Women's: 7.4 oz | 210 g - Heel Stack42 mm
- Forefoot Stack32 mm
- Heel Toe Offset10 mm
- SizingTrue to Size
The Saucony Triumph 24 is for you if...
- You want a cushioned, premium trainer with plenty of cushion in the heel
- You're looking for a versatile shoe that can handle many different runs
- You want a “best bang for your buck” shoe with lots of bounce
What is the Saucony Triumph 24 made for?
The Saucony Triumph 24 is Saucony's premium daily trainer offering. Over the years, the Triumph has evolved to wear a few different hats–or midsoles. While max-cushion or premium trainers from other brands have often leaned towards highly soft, plush experiences, the Triumph has found its place with generous cushioning underfoot while still offering a responsive bounce.
With a pleasant underfoot bounce, the Triumph becomes a highly versatile max-cushion shoe, and it’s received an all-new midsole this year. Saucony has debuted incrediLUX, an ATPU midsole with a soft sink-in feel, but a welcome amount of energy return through each stride. With incrediLUX, the Triumph takes on a completely new feel, and we’ve enjoyed the premium performance quite a bit.
Its breathable mesh upper adapts to our feet for a supportive fit that Katie said felt “custom-made” for her feet. Paired with generous padding and a grippy outsole, the Triumph 24 really is the full package. We had to nitpick with this one to find any issues, but we did experience the need for a slight break-in period, and Linda hoped for a bit more support on longer runs.
Our Breakdown
Performance
For such a highly cushioned shoe, we were impressed with the Triumph’s pace versatility. It delivers a plush feel, but has an extra boost from the incrediLUX foam. The improved energy return made us feel comfortable taking the shoe on slightly quicker daily efforts, extending into long run days. We'd even go as far as saying we could take this shoe on lighter workouts when we want some extra cushion underfoot.
"The incrediLUX foam provides more bounce and energy return. This makes it versatile enough for shorter, faster runs or workouts while still offering plenty of comfort for long-run days."
Across a variety of weather conditions, the outsole provided excellent traction, noticeably improved over the outgoing model. The shoe is not designed to go off-roading, but one of us mentioned they even got away with taking this on a fire road.
On the road, we were happy with the inherent stability of the Triumph 24. Between the wide base and secure-fitting upper, the shoe was stable and supportive for any runs we put it through. On the contrary, Linda did feel a desire for a bit more support in one foot as she hit longer runs, and needed one or two runs to properly break these in.
In this category, the Triumph 24 is coming in as one of the lightest offerings, with many competitors well into the 255-285 grams range. Sitting comfortably under 255 grams, the Triumph really does open itself up to quicker running, combining responsiveness with a hefty stack of cushion.
Comfort
The comfort score was fairly unanimous, averaging at 9.7/10. It’s fair to say that we were riding comfortably in this one. The Triumph 24 is centered around runner comfort, though the experience it provides is a bit different compared to version 23. Katie found last year’s model to give a sinking, “memory foam-like” sensation underfoot, while the 24 is a more trampoline-like bounce that helps propel you forward. With the new foam and reduced weight, this shoe practically disappears on foot.
There is plenty of plush padding in the upper, filling the ankle collar and tongue. Some overly-padded uppers can be stuffy, but the Triumph balanced its upper very well, remaining breathable and light on the run. Our feet never felt warm, even on a few standout days where the sun came out swinging!
"The shoe looks and feels premium. The upper was breathable, and the heel and tongue were both padded, which I liked. The midsole had great cushioned comfort and felt very responsive (and not mushy)."
Fit
Rounding out the shoe, the upper fits us very nicely. The toe box felt slightly roomier than version 23, which helped our feet spread out comfortably. The fit is highly adaptive and should be accommodating for a variety of foot shapes.
In terms of length, width, and volume, this shoe fits us true to size and didn’t cause any hotspots or blistering. Pairing with the roomier toe box, the heel collar provided a secure lockdown with no slippage.
Everyone is different, but it’s worth noting when multiple testers comment that a shoe feels like a custom fit. Linda did mention that, while it didn’t cause any issues, the toe box does taper in a way that could’ve stayed roomier for longer.
"The shoe’s heel, midfoot, and toe box fit well and there was plenty of cushioning on the heel collar to keep me secure with no slippage. The fit was very adaptive, and I think it would fit well for a variety of foot shapes."
Comparison
Saucony Triumph 24 vs. ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
"The main difference between the ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 and the Saucony Triumph 24 is the midsole foam. The Nimbus has a firmer feel with little to no energy return, while the Triumph’s incrediLUX foam is highly responsive and noticeably bouncy. Both are excellent daily trainers, but I would recommend the Triumph for runners looking for a shoe that feels more energetic and actively helps propel them forward." -Katie
Saucony Triumph 24 vs New Balance 1080 v15
"The Saucony Triumph 24 and New Balance 1080 v15 are very similar shoes. The two main differences between them are that the 1080 v15 has a slightly wider toe box and feels to have more cushioning under the forefoot compared to the Saucony Triumph 24. While I normally prefer a wider toe box, I enjoyed the foam and underfoot feel of the Triumph 24 over the 1080 v15. If you tend to heel strike a little more, I would go with the Triumph." -Kaitlyn
Spec Comparison
| Model | Saucony Triumph 24 | ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 | New Balance 1080 v15 |
| Weight | Men's: 8.6 oz | 244 g Women's: 7.4 oz | 210 g | Men's: 9.6 oz | 272 g Women's: 8.2 oz | 232 g | Men's: 9.1 oz | 258 g Women's: 7.8 oz | 221 g |
| Heel Stack | 42 mm | 42 mm | 38 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm | 34 mm | 32 mm |
| Heel Toe Offset | 10 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Price | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.95 |
| Best For | Daily Training, Recovery Runs, Long Runs | Daily Training, Recovery Runs, Long Runs | Daily Training, Recovery Runs, Long Runs |
| Shoe Type | Premium Daily Trainer | Premium Daily Trainer | Premium Daily Trainer |
Individual Thoughts
The Saucony Triumph 24 is an excellent update to the Triumph line, blending the plush comfort runners expect with a more energetic feel. The new incrediLUX foam transforms the feel of the shoe, offering lightweight cushioning with a responsive bounce that works well for easy miles, long runs, and faster-paced workouts.
Combined with the adaptive upper, roomy toe box, and improved outsole traction, the Triumph 24 delivers a comfortable yet lively running experience that stands out among max-cushion daily trainers.
| 's Breakdown | |
| Performance | 9.5 |
| Comfort | 10 |
| Fit | 9.5 |
| Overall | 10 |
Overall, the Triumph 24 is a well-cushioned daily trainer have a good balance of softness within the underfoot feel. The upper is breathable and locks down well with no hotspots and a true-to-size fit that could be adaptable depending on your overall foot anatomy.
The midsole is plush but not overly so, with the heel being more cushioned than the forefoot. It feels great for long runs, easy runs, and walks, but may feel slightly less stable during walks. The traction is great for roads and fire roads, but wouldn’t provide enough cushion for proper trails.
| 's Breakdown | |
| Performance | 10 |
| Comfort | 10 |
| Fit | 9 |
| Overall | 9.5 |
Overall, the Triumph 24 was an enjoyable premium trainer to test. The shoe was true to size, and the padded heel with wider forefoot worked perfectly for me. As a slower runner, I’m less concerned with weight, but always nice to wear something a little lighter without losing the integrity of the shoe.
I did find that the shoe had a slight break-in period for me; I’m usually an easy out of the box runner (after an initial run, I was all settled in and good with the shoe). I really liked the feel of the midsole, springy and responsive without feeling mushy.
The only other thing to note was my need for a bit more stability once I got over 10 kilometres (my left foot was just craving a little more support, which is just a “me” thing). These may not be the right shoes for my needs on runs over 10 kilometres, but they definitely provided the plush comfort to earn an 8.5 for my 5-8 kilometre runs.
| 's Breakdown | |
| Performance | 8 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Fit | 9 |
| Overall | 8.5 |
