Saucony Triumph 24 Women's Running Shoes
Premium cushioning. Lightweight comfort. Long-run protection.
The Saucony Triumph 24 Women's is a premium neutral daily running shoe designed for runners who want substantial cushioning without the heavy, cumbersome feeling often associated with maximum-cushion footwear.
At the heart of the Triumph 24 is Saucony's new incrediLUX foam, an advanced A-TPU-based midsole compound developed to provide a softer, more protective and more energetic ride while reducing weight. The result is a highly cushioned trainer that is particularly well suited to daily mileage, easy runs, recovery sessions and long-distance training.
The Triumph 24 is the shoe to consider when your priority is comfort over speed, but you still want enough energy and responsiveness to keep the shoe feeling engaging rather than flat.
At a Glance
| Specification | Saucony Triumph 24 Women's |
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| Category | Premium Neutral Daily Trainer |
| Best for | Daily running, long runs, easy runs and recovery |
| Surface | Road / Treadmill |
| Support | Neutral |
| Cushioning | Maximum / Premium |
| Midsole | incrediLUX |
| Women's weight | 216g / 7.6oz |
| Heel-to-toe offset | 10mm |
| Stack height | 40mm heel / 30mm forefoot |
| Outsole | XT-900 carbon rubber |
| Upper | Breathable comfort mesh |
| Widths | Regular and Wide |
What Is the Saucony Triumph 24?
The Triumph 24 is Saucony's premium neutral high-cushion daily trainer.
It sits above the Saucony Ride in terms of cushioning and protection and is designed for runners who want to accumulate kilometres comfortably rather than chase maximum speed.
The key difference with the Triumph 24 is the new incrediLUX midsole. Saucony has moved away from the previous generation's PWRRUN PB platform and introduced an A-TPU-based foam designed to deliver a combination of softness, shock absorption, energy return and lower weight.
According to Saucony, incrediLUX provides 11% more cushioning than the previous generation while reducing overall shoe weight.
incrediLUX The Technology Behind the Triumph 24
The defining feature of the Triumph 24 is its thick stack of incrediLUX foam.
This is not simply cushioning for the sake of cushioning. The objective is to create a platform that remains protective over high mileage while retaining enough rebound to avoid feeling dead underneath the foot.
The A-TPU-based construction is designed to absorb impact and return energy efficiently, making the Triumph 24 particularly effective when your running is measured in hours and kilometres rather than seconds per kilometre.
What does that mean on the road?
- Soft, protective underfoot feel
- High impact protection
- Good energy return for a max-cushion trainer
- Comfort that holds up over longer distances
- Suitable for high weekly mileage
- Less weight than you might expect from such a substantial shoe
40mm Stack Height & 10mm Drop
The Triumph 24 uses a substantial 40mm heel / 30mm forefoot platform with a 10mm heel-to-toe offset.
This gives the shoe plenty of material between your foot and the road, providing the level of protection many runners want when running frequently or covering longer distances.
The 10mm drop can also suit runners who prefer a more traditional heel-to-toe geometry, particularly runners who naturally load the heel during the initial phase of their stride.
How Does the Triumph 24 Feel?
The Triumph 24 is best described as plush, cushioned and lively.
| Ride characteristic | Triumph 24 Women's |
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The Triumph 24 is not a soft shoe that simply collapses underneath you. Its substantial platform provides protection while the incrediLUX foam gives the ride enough resilience to remain enjoyable across repeated kilometres.
Everyday Running
The Triumph 24 is designed first and foremost as an everyday running shoe.
If most of your running consists of easy to moderate road kilometres, this is exactly the type of shoe that can remain in your rotation for the majority of your training.
The high stack reduces the amount of impact reaching the foot, while the responsive foam prevents the shoe from feeling unnecessarily sluggish.
Long Runs
This is where the Triumph 24 really earns its place.
The combination of high stack height, substantial cushioning and resilient incrediLUX foam makes the shoe particularly well suited to long runs.
The midsole is designed to remain protective as the kilometres accumulate rather than becoming noticeably harsh or bottoming out as fatigue increases.
Independent testing found that the midsole maintained strong cushioning characteristics deep into longer runs, making the Triumph 24 a particularly strong option for distance training.
Recovery Runs
The Triumph 24 is also an excellent recovery shoe.
When the objective is simply to get the kilometres done without placing unnecessary stress on your legs, the generous cushioning provides a comfortable platform for slower running.
This makes it especially useful as part of a two-shoe rotation alongside a lighter tempo or racing shoe.
Marathon Training
Yes the Triumph 24 is an excellent marathon training shoe.
It is particularly well suited to:
- Easy marathon training runs
- Long aerobic runs
- Recovery runs
- Back-to-back training
- Higher weekly mileage
- Long runs with sections at marathon pace
It can also be used on race day by runners who prioritise comfort and protection over minimum shoe weight. However, runners specifically looking for a lightweight racing shoe with a highly aggressive ride may prefer a dedicated performance model.
Triumph 24 for Comrades Training
For long-distance South African road running, the Triumph 24 is particularly interesting.
If you are preparing for Comrades or another ultra-distance event...
