ITRIUMPH ISO ISO

This did not influence the outcome of the review, written after running more than 50 miles in them.

ITRIUMPH ISO ISO

We thank the nice people at Saucony for sending us a pair of Triumph ISO to test. Faster runners of shorter distances may not desire or require this level of cushion. The price tag is pretty steep at an MSRP of $150, but for longer runs, like a half marathon, but particularly marathons and ultras (as long as they aren’t too technical) I find them well worth the expense. Or do I save them to be able to wear them in some of the longer races I have? Or should I just buy them in every color? Do I continue enjoying my training in them? I don’t have any “A” races until this spring. The fit is amazing, as promised, the cushion super comfy, and the laces are perfect. It might be a small thing, but I find very little more infuriating than finding a good stride only to have to stop to retie. Not even once.Īnd I’m not using any fancy knot, just the same one I learned to tie when I was 5. I’ve put in nearly 200 miles in them, long runs, short runs, intervals, road, trail, severe uphill, severe downhill…and they have never come untied. I’ve gone on and on about the fit and cushioning, but to be honest, those aren’t the best things about the Triumph ISO. There was no heel slippage, and the upper flexedwell. I am extremely picky about fit, and I can honestly say this was possibly the best, most comfortable running shoe I’ve ever worn. The ISOFIT construction of the upper is intended to move with your foot, and I thought it performed as intended, and admirably. The seamless construction contributed to a distinct lack of friction, meaning no blisters.

It felt as if if cradled my foot without being restrictive or hampering my foot motion in any way. The fit of the Triumph ISO was true to size, and I can’t say enough about its comfort. I found the traction to be sufficient on pavement as well as on non-technical dirt trails and gravel roads. The Triumph ISO has an 8mm heel to toe offset, which I quite like, but runners looking for a low to zero drop should be aware. I was unable to wear my Triumph 10s enough to be able to vouch for the 20%, but they were very cushioned, with forces distributed evenly across the foot, preventing hotspots.

The PWRGRID+ sole technology is designed to provide 20% more cushioning without an increase in weight. I did find the cushioning to be a bit much for intervals and speed work, as the incredible cushion sacrificed a bit of ground feel and energy transfer. It felt fantastic on long runs, leaving me with no residual foot soreness or fatigue. The sole of the Triumph ISO was very well cushioned. Once I put them on, I had high hopes for the Triumph ISO as they felt incredibly cushioned as well as having that fantastic fit I was promised. The upper is nearly seamless, so those so inclined could probably get away with running sockless. Out of the box, I noticed it felt quite light for a highly cushioned shoe, and the colors and aesthetic design were pleasing to the eye. The Triumph ISO is highly cushioned, perfect for a high mileage runner putting in long days out on the roads. I have a pair of near pristine Triumph 10s in my garage that I’m unable to wear due to the Saucony symbol overlay on the lateral sides rubbing horribly along the outside of my foot, and because of this I shied away from the Triumph 11s.īut the accompanying literature about the Triumph ISO promised an incredible fit, so I decided to dive in. When asked to review this latest version, I hesitated briefly. As hinted by the alternate naming of ISO rather than a numerical naming scheme, the line has been revamped.

The upper wrapped my foot well with no points of rubbing, from the snug heel to the toebox.The Saucony Triumph ISO is the latest iteration of the Triumph line. An ideal neutral shoe with cloud-like comfort and exceptional bounce for runners who need a high level of cushioning. Our ISOFIT technology, coupled with breathable mesh, will keep your feet cool and comfortable, on the hottest of runs. “I was a little leery of trying this shoe, as I most often go with a motion control or stability shoe, but it was without a doubt the most comfortable and best-fitting shoe I have worn in years. With more EVERUN TM than ever before, the Triumph ISO 5 is here to help the miles fly by. “A combination of softer cushioning and high energy return is not easy to accomplish,” said Martyn Shorten, Ph.D., head of our Shoe Lab. Our lab confirmed its effectiveness, as the new material raised the shoe’s bounce-back scores from a little above average to the top 10 percent among shoes we’ve tested. A thin layer of Saucony’s new, bouncy Everun material lies beneath the insole, while a larger chunk was inserted into the sole under the heel. In this update, they improved the adaptability of the Isofit upper and added liveliness to the ride. The designers at Saucony didn’t rest on their laurels after the Triumph ISO won our Editor’s Choice award last March.

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