HOKA Bondi 9 vs Saucony Triumph 24

Bondi 9 or Triumph 24? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want max cushion with a firmer, more supportive feel? Get the Bondi 9.

Want max cushion that still feels bouncy? Get the Triumph 24.

Get the Bondi 9 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You prefer a lower drop (5mm vs 10mm)
• You need an extra-wide width

Get the Triumph 24 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.7 oz
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 5mm)

On the run

Bondi 9: The supportive max-cushion tank. A huge, protective slab of foam that’s firmer than it looks, more supportive than squishy. The rocker keeps it moving, but it’s built for easy miles and long days on your feet, not speed.

Triumph 24: Max cushion with real bounce. Lively and bouncy thanks to Saucony’s new foam, with a balanced rather than mushy feel and a gentle rocker. It’s tall but light for its size and stays peppy when you pick up the pace.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Bondi 9. Lower volume, with a toebox that tapers, so wide feet should go straight to the wide. The heel counter is stiff, so it isn’t a sockless shoe.

Triumph 24. True to size, with excellent heel lockdown. It has more volume than the 23, but the toebox measures on the snug side, so wide feet should take the wide.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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