Saucony Triumph 24 vs ASICS Novablast 6

Triumph 24 or Novablast 6? 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 that still feels bouncy? Get the Triumph 24.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Triumph 24 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
• You’d rather spend $15 less

On the run

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.

Novablast 6: The springy do-it-all. Light and springy, with a forefoot pod that snaps more the faster you go. It handles everything from easy days to workouts.

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

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.

Novablast 6. True to size with a tapered but splay-friendly toebox and a locked-in heel. It’s low over the toes, so high insteps should go wide rather than longer.

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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