Saucony Paramount Max vs Triumph 24

Paramount Max 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 the bounciest, deepest cushion for easy miles? Get the Paramount Max.

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

Get the Paramount Max if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 10mm)

Get the Triumph 24 if

• You’d like a little less squish underfoot
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.8 oz
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 6mm)

On the run

Paramount Max: Explosively bouncy max cushion. Extremely deep, soft cushioning with explosive bounce, and surprisingly flexible and stable for its size. A treat for easy days and long runs.

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

Paramount Max. True to size with a deep footbed that suits orthotics. The upper doesn’t breathe well, and the heel counter is hit or miss.

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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