Saucony's new Triumph 24 daily trainer slashes 12% of its weight while adding a towering 43mm heel stack and advanced foam, all for $170. This release, announced by Hypebeast, positions the shoe with a substantial 43 mm heel and 33 mm forefoot stack height, as reported by Gear Patrol and Doctors of Running. The immediate focus on a higher stack demonstrates Saucony's commitment to maximizing cushioning in its latest daily trainer.
Saucony has significantly upgraded its daily trainer with super-shoe-like features and a lighter weight, but it remains priced to compete in the daily trainer segment. The Triumph 24 is likely to set a new standard for what consumers expect from a premium daily trainer, potentially pressuring competitors to offer similar value or risk losing market share.
New Foam and Familiar Geometry
The Triumph 24 features Saucony's new incrediLUX foam, a super-critically foamed ATPU blend designed for increased cushioning, bounciness, and reduced weight, according to Gear Patrol. This advanced material aims to enhance the ride experience significantly. The Saucony Triumph 24 maintains a 10 mm drop, as noted by Doctors of Running. The introduction of IncrediLUX foam, combined with a traditional 10mm drop, aims to deliver a responsive yet familiar ride experience.
Significant Weight Reduction Across Models
The men's size 9 pair of the Triumph 24 weighs 8.8 ounces, a reduction from its predecessor's 10 ounces, as reported by Gear Patrol. The Saucony Triumph 24 weighs 8.8oz (250g) for men's size 9 and 7.6oz (216g) for women's size 8, according to Doctors of Running. The substantial weight reduction across both men's and women's models is a critical improvement, promising a lighter and more agile daily training experience.
Strategic Pricing for a Premium Daily Trainer
The Saucony Triumph 24 retails for $170, which is $10 more than its predecessor but remains below the $200 benchmark for super shoes, as stated by Gear Patrol. This strategic pricing places the Triumph 24 as a premium daily trainer, offering advanced features without crossing into the super shoe price bracket. Saucony's aggressive pricing of the Triumph 24 demonstrates a deliberate move to democratize high-performance running technology.
