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Heel Stack Height
42.3 mm
Weight
240.9 g (8.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
35.0 mm
Weight
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Triumph 24
PUMA Velocity NITRO 5
The PUMA Velocity NITRO 5 and Saucony Triumph 24 are both daily trainers, but the Saucony is the better all-around option. It offers more cushioning and energy for a wider range of paces and distances, making it the stronger choice if you want one shoe for most of your running. Get the PUMA instead if your priority is a firmer, more grounded, and more stable ride.
Variants
- Triumph 24 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Triumph 24 (Black/Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 5 (Alpine Snow/Misty Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Velocity NITRO 5 (Alpine Snow/Moody Gray - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.8
5.9
Forefoot Stack Height
32.5 mm
25.2 mm
Heel Stack Height
42.3 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.7
5.5
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.4
5.5
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.6
7.1
Heel Firmness
5.4
8.8
Rocker Stiffness
7.5
4.7
Forefoot Firmness
5.3
9.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
240.9 g (8.50 oz)
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.3 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.5 mm
25.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
9.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
99 mm (3.9")
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
121 mm (4.8")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.34
2.60
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.73
4.40
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
9.8
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.006")
1.4 mm (0.054")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.006")
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.5
6.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-5.3 mm (-0.210")
-4.3 mm (-0.169")
Arch Fit: Width
9.0
9.0
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
Length Fit
10
10
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.2
8.0
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Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
19.5%
21.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.0
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
49 mm (1.9")
43 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
69.7%
57.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.6°
19.7°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Nitrofoam
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
16.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.0
6.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.0%
73.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.6
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
84.7%
76.3%
Heel Cushioning
9.0
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.35 J
3.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.15 J
7.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.43 J
13.46 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.60 J
3.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.15 J
6.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.88 J
9.19 J
Heel Firmness
5.4
8.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
33.7 N/mm
49.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
44.1 N/mm
63.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
63.3 N/mm
89.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.3
9.3
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
45.3 N/mm
70.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
61.4 N/mm
94.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
87 N/mm
132 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.7
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.57 J
6.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.32 J
5.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.15 J
5.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.01 J
5.83 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.5
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
100 N
39 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.4
5.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
75.3%
58.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.2
5.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.6 N/mm
5.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
209 N
245 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
11.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
17.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
21.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
11.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
13.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
15.5 mm
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