New Balance
SauconyWhich should you buy?
Choose the 1080v15 if you want a soft but energetic shoe with a lower drop, or need a narrow or extra-wide fit.
Choose the Triumph 24 if you want the plushest, bounciest ride and a premium, padded upper, and prefer a higher drop.
The 1080v15 is 3 g lighter than the Triumph 24. It has 3 mm less foam under the heel. Its drop is 6 mm against 10 mm. It costs £15 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | 1080v15New Balance | Triumph 24Saucony |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 91/100 (2 reviews) | 92/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 255 g | 258 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 43 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Cushioning | Plush | Plush |
| Bounce | Bouncy | Bouncy |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | narrow, standard, wide, extra wide | standard, wide |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £155 | £170 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
1080v15
- Lighter Infinion foam
- Soft but energetic, especially at faster paces
- Secure, comfortable upper
- Landings can feel firm at slow paces
- Average grip and minimal arch support
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Triumph 24
- Lighter than the Triumph 23
- Soft, bouncy incrediLUX foam
- Premium, well-padded upper
- Can squeak out of the box
- Not structured enough if you need support
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
New Balance 1080v15: Swaps Fresh Foam X for New Balance's lighter, livelier Infinion foam and cuts around 40 g, with a redesigned, more breathable upper. Same 6 mm drop.
Saucony Triumph 24: Replaces PWRRUN PB with Saucony's new incrediLUX foam and adds 6 mm of stack, yet is lighter than the Triumph 23. Same 10 mm drop, cleaner-fitting upper.
Prices for the 1080v15 Prices for the Triumph 24
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