{"id":4985,"date":"2012-03-17T09:49:33","date_gmt":"2012-03-17T17:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/?p=4985"},"modified":"2017-01-20T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T23:33:47","slug":"saucony-triumph-9-shoe-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2012\/03\/17\/saucony-triumph-9-shoe-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Saucony Triumph 9 Shoe Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4988\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" ><p class=\"wp-caption-text \"><span>Saucony Triumph 9<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>First Impressions<\/h2>\n<p>I have been running in Saucony shoes for three years and have been impressed with the comfort and support given by the company\u2019s shoes. Although Saucony bills the Triumph 9 as a minimalist shoe it\u2019s more modest in its approach keeping the shoe within my comfort level. Out of the box, the Triumph 9 sample delivered good looks in white with blue and yellow accents.<\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<p>The Triumph 9 is part of Saucony\u2019s move to a more minimal approach to running shoe design. In keeping with that philosophy, the Triumph 9 provides a modest (at least by more traditional running shoe design standards) 8mm drop from heel to toe. To keep the shoe feeling plush, Saucony employs a new foam padding called PowerGrid, which is an improvement over their older generation ProGrid technology.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style type='text\/css' scoped='scoped'>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tmax-width:100% !important;\n\t\t\t\theight:auto !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div class='single-gallery gallery-wrap fixed'> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4985 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery'><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side.png' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side.png\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Triumph 9 Left Side\" title=\"Triumph 9 Left Side\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side.png 720w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side-200x120.png 200w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side-115x70.png 115w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Left-Side-251x150.png 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tTriumph 9 Left Side\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Tread-1.jpg' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Tread-1-426x351.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Triumph 9 Tread\" title=\"Triumph 9 Tread\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tTriumph 9 Tread\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side.png' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side.png\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Triumph 9 Right Side\" title=\"Triumph 9 Right Side\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side.png 720w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side-580x360.png 580w, https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Triumph-9-Right-Side-115x70.png 115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tTriumph 9 Right Side\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='clear'><\/div>\n<p>Despite the use of the new PowerGrid foam, the cushion was decidedly modest compared than previous shoes from this brand. The loss of 4mm of padding in the heel contributes to the feel and gives the shoe a lower profile.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Specs<\/strong><br \/>\nUpper: : Nylon Mesh<br \/>\nSole: XT900 Carbon Rubber<br \/>\nWeight: 22 oz per pair<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The laces too had a different look, flat as opposed to the rounded laces from previous models, adding to the streamlined look.<\/p>\n<h2>Fit<\/h2>\n<p>The Triumph 9 delivered the comfort and fit I expected given my experience with the Saucony brand. The shoe provided enough support and cushion for longer runs. One of the stated purposes of minimal design is to encourage a forefoot strike and that was successful. I noticed this from the first step.<\/p>\n<p>The shoe\u2019s light weight was also a welcome benefit as was the air circulation provided via the mesh upper.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Overall, the Saucony Triumph 9 is pretty well suited for its purpose as a light weight minimal shoe. However, I did notice that during the initial break in period that I developed a calf strain, due to the forefoot strike which worked my calves more than they were used to. If you\u2019re transitioning to a more minimal running style \u2013 from heel strike to forefoot \u2013 I suggest a break in period. &nbsp;Alternate &nbsp;the Triumph 9 with a regular shoe for a number of training sessions before making the leap into full time use.<\/p>\n<p>Available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&#038;mi=10943&#038;pw=34293&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trivillage.com%2Fsaucony-powergrid-triumph-9-running-shoe-mens-d-width-saumrs6200-11.html\" target=\"_blank\"> TriVillage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>First Impressions:<br \/>\n[Rating:5\/5]\nFeatures:<br \/>\n[Rating:5\/5]\nFit:<br \/>\n[Rating:4.5\/5]\nFinal Verdict:<br \/>\n[Rating:4.5\/5]<\/h4>\n<h4>Thanks for reading another outdoor gear review from GearGuide. And thanks to Saucony and Mullen PR for providing product for this review. Written by Jim K.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Triumph 9 delivered the comfort and fit I expected given my experience with the Saucony brand. One of the stated purposes of its minimal design is to encourage forefoot strike. 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