PowerGrid is the highest quality foam ever used in a running shoe. It is 15% lighter and 20% more durable than the Saucony SuperLite used in the previous Triumph and this has a massive effect on the weight of the shoe. The 9 has shed over 30g around 10% of its overall weight! Because of this the new version is also more flexible, responsive and the cushioning is more dynamic. The shoe feels less stiff than previous versions too as the one piece cushioning unit removes the needs for glues and skins on the foams. PowerGrid foam also retains the cushioned feel longer.


The Triumph 9 also uses Saucony’s exclusive IBR+ outsole giving more grip and durability than any other outsole on the market. We know other companies have got this coming, but Saucony have it first! IBR+ is 40$ lower density (and therefore lighter) than standard blown runner and it’s also 50% more energy absorbing (which to us runners means it’s 50% more cushioned).


Also added to the new version is Sauc-fit. Previously only available in Saucony’s £140 Cortana, Sauc-fit locks the heel in place yet allows the midfoot and forefoot to move separately. This gives greater flexibility to the shoe and reduces the risk of blistering under the arch.


Finally, the Strobel board (that’s the red cushioning you see when you lift the sockliner of a Saucony shoe has been DOUBLED in thickness to increase the cushioning even more!