Saucony Triumph 24 Review

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.

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 9 or 10-ounce range. Sitting comfortably under 9 ounces, the Triumph really does open itself up to quicker running, combining responsiveness with a hefty stack of cushion.

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!

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 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

"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