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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
Saucony Triumph 22
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Weight
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
287.5 g (10.14 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
Saucony Triumph 22
The ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26 and Saucony Triumph 22 are both premium daily trainers built for comfortable, easy runs. Both are on the heavier side, but the Triumph 22 is lighter and uses a higher-end midsole that delivers more energy return. The GEL-NIMBUS 26, on the other hand, has a higher stack height and more balanced cushioning. If you want max softness, go with the Nimbus; if you value a bit more versatility, the Triumph is the better pick.
Variants
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Cool Matcha - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Dusty Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Triumph 22 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 22 (Black/Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
6.9
Forefoot Energy Return
2.3
7.0
Heel Energy Return
1.4
6.7
Weight
4.3
4.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.3
4.9
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Weight
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
287.5 g (10.14 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.1 mm
40.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.2 mm
31.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
9.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.21
2.33
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.46
3.87
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
57 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.4
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.3%
75.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.3
7.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
68.4%
76.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
8.0
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.24 J
3.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.26 J
9.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.55 J
17.47 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.0
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.68 J
4.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.39 J
7.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.49 J
10.83 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
5.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
53.2 N/mm
53.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
105.6 N/mm
95.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
212.8 N/mm
224.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
8.5
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
98.2 N/mm
119.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
199.3 N/mm
243.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
383.0 N/mm
480.2 N/mm
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