IncrediLUX Is Just What the Saucony Triumph 24 Needed, Here’s Why

Introduction to the Saucony Triumph 24

CHAD: To say I’ve seen several different sides of the Saucony Triumph is an understatement. The Saucony Triumph 24 is the third version I’ve run in for Believe in the Run, and it’s fair to say that each experience has been wildly different — good, but different.

The first one I wore was the Triumph 21, which was Saucony’s premium max cushion trainer but featured the undeniably firmish PWRRUN+ midsole foam. The 22nd version made a wholesale change, adopting PWRRUN PB, which at the time was Saucony’s most elite PEBA-based foam — also found in models like the Endorphin Speed and Endorphin Pro. This gave the shoe some nice pop, but since it was PEBA-based, it still felt firmer than expected.

Then, we skipped the 23rd version altogether, which I guess happens from time to time. But here comes the Triumph 24, which once again flips the script and brings something new to the table: an IncrediLUX midsole. So, now you have a premium high stack (43mm/33mm, 10mm drop) with a matching plush ATPU-based midsole. Does this move finally elevate the Triumph into the upper echelon of max-cush daily trainers?

CARYN: I’ve always been a Saucony girl. The brand has historically made a variety of models I’ve enjoyed and, cumulatively, put hundreds (likely thousands) of miles on over the years. Throwback to 2017, when I was actually doing track workouts in the Triumph because it was lighter than my daily trainer (we’ll unpack that wild statement at a later date). The point is, I’ve always been a fan.

So, I was excited to see that a lot of Saucony’s latest updates include a new ATPU midsole, aiming to provide a more fun, responsive ride. I’ve historically had success with the Endorphin series, and even worn the Ride and Guide at times for daily miles. But, having not worn the Triumph since pre-pandemic times (it feels like we can classify things this way), I was really excited to receive this latest iteration. Let’s get to it!

What we like about the Saucony Triumph 24

CHAD: There are two ways to win me over right away: either a clean and simple all-white colorway that still doesn’t look boring, or an over-the-top bold design or colorway. The Triumph 24 was the former, with the model I received being a white and off-white/cream colorway that looks solid. While the design is something to write home about, this is still styled well.

If you’re searching for a premium feel, look no further than the Triumph 24. The upper is surprisingly breathable mesh, which was shocking given how thick and comfortable it feels and how well it secures the foot. But the true comfort comes from the IncrediLUX ATPU midsole underfoot. Look, let’s be honest — Saucony’s naming convention on their two new foams, incrediLUX and incrediRUN, stinks. It stinks really bad. But that is offset by how incredible (wait, I wonder if that’s where incredi- comes from, mind blown) the foam feels on the run.

I was immediately concerned when I first put this on that the shoe would feel like the old New Balance FreshFoam X More v3: marshmallowy soft, with all squish and no energy return. That was fine for 100% recovery days and for me, no more than 4-5 miles, which really put a limit on the shoe’s use case. Well, I’m pleased to report that the Triumph 24 has that Fluffernutter feel, with surprising bounce and energy return. Having also run in the Paramount Max, which has incrediRUN underfoot, I don’t think it’s quite to that level of bounce, but definitely more than I was expecting.

During my time with this shoe, I was also running in the Saucony Hurricane 26, which has IncrediLUX in a cradle of PWRRUN. While I would defer to that shoe to do longer efforts with the added stability (trust me, this shoe is for neutral runners, especially with the softness of the foam), this shoe was great for easy daily miles or even runs that might feature some strides at the end or a bit of a progression run.

One of the most noticeable things given the shift to IncrediLUX is that the weight of this shoe dropped dramatically, down to 8.8 oz for a US M9. For context, the Triumph 21 weighed 9.8 oz, and the Triumph 22 weighed 10.1 oz. I’m sort of in the camp that not every shoe needs to be a lightweight daily trainer, but in a time when brands are dropping shoes like the Evo SL, Rebel v5, etc., that are highly successful, it’s about time for Saucony to do the same.

CARYN: Any time I open the box to a clean color palette and crisp details, I’m pumped. The Triumph isn’t flashy design-wise, but I’m okay with that. The white-and-gold colorway I received is beautiful — and comfortable, at that. On step-in, the shoe fit nicely and felt soft underfoot. I’ve learned not to trust that conclusion until I get out on the run, and I’m glad I’ve learned that lesson!

Saucony’s new IncrediLUX ATPU midsole (seriously though, who is naming this stuff) provides a very different experience than prior versions of the shoe. The soft feeling on step-in translates to a responsive feeling on the run. The foam provides more pep than I’ve historically felt in the Triumph, which does make it far easier (and more enjoyable) to log your miles. The shoe feels plush and luxurious in its construction (cushioning, upper, heel collar) without feeling dull and boring on the run.

I will say I’ve found the Saucony toe boxes of late to be a bit more tapered, which my wider forefoot doesn’t appreciate. I didn’t have any hot spots in this shoe, but did note a bit less wiggle room. I logged primarily easy miles in this shoe, but faster paces didn’t seem completely inaccessible due to the ATPU foam and the shoe’s lighter weight overall feel (7.6 oz).

What we don’t like about the Saucony Triumph 24

CHAD: I feel like I shouldn’t put this here, but I just want to caution folks that this is most certainly a neutral trainer, and those with stability concerns should beware. If you want the sort of feel I described above but in a more stable package, get the Hurricane 26. I also think the price jump from $160 to $170 might concern some people. That price tag is getting close to the super-trainer category, where a shoe in that realm tends to have far more versatility. I guess we just live in an age where a premium daily trainer comes with a premium price.

CARYN: The wavy outsole design of the Triumph is a near carbon copy of the Hoka Bondi 8, which only irks me insofar as the Triumph is a far more enjoyable shoe! All jokes aside, I don’t have a ton to add here other than the aforementioned tapered toebox, the stability, and the price.

I completely understand that ATPU is considered a premium foam, which in theory translates to a premium price point, but at its core, the Triumph is still a daily trainer. There are shoes out there $30-40 less that I’d pick in a heartbeat — $170 is a bit steep.

Also, while the IncrediLUX foam adds a new level of interest to the shoe, it also destabilizes it a bit. I’d definitely have put prior Triumph iterations in the “stable neutral” category of daily trainers, but this is a true neutral shoe. Not a problem, per se, but worth noting for those who prefer a bit more stability.

Final thoughts on the Saucony Triumph 24

CHAD: Three different versions of the Triumph and three vastly different experiences. I think I see where Saucony is going with its shoe lineup, but things are starting to get a bit muddled. Between adding another shoe to the Endorphin line after killing the Shift (the Azura, which in its own right is a lightweight daily trainer at $150) and now adding the Paramount Max (a super trainer that still needs some fine-tuning), you can find nearly any type of shoe you’re looking for on the Saucony website.

The Triumph would be a solid option for any neutral runner looking for a lightweight max-cushion cruiser that can chew up easy miles and recovery runs with ease, and maybe throw in the occasional pick-up. Overall, the shoe is pretty fun to run in and makes those slogging miles a bit more palatable.

CARYN: Having made it through this entire review without a Triumph pun is, well, a triumph. The Saucony Triumph is a fantastic update that will make easy/recovery runs far more interesting and enjoyable for its fans. Highly recommend checking out this update if you’re looking for a reliable daily trainer that’s still a good bit of fun.

You can pick up the Saucony Triumph 24 for $170 on June 1, 2026, from Running Warehouse (featuring free shipping and 90-day returns) by using the buttons below.