Saucony Triumph 24 vs Endorphin Azura

Triumph 24 or Endorphin Azura? 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 a snappy workout shoe without a plate? Get the Endorphin Azura.

Get the Triumph 24 if

• You want more foam underfoot (3mm more at the heel)
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)

Get the Endorphin Azura if

• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You want something for race day
• You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
• You’d rather spend $20 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.

Endorphin Azura: Fast and rockered, no plate. Firm but springy, with an aggressive rocker and lots of toe spring. It shines when you speed up. On slow days some runners find it harsh.

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.

Endorphin Azura. True to size with a slightly wide forefoot, though a few runners needed a half size up. No wide width.

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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