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Triumph ISO

Triumph ISO
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (62/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
31mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (62/100)

Better than about 16% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 84% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (62/100)

Overall ranking

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Below average (62/100)

Rank

Ranks above 16% of shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (96/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

Rank

Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (81/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (78/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Value

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Value ranking

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

Rank

Ranks above 1% of shoes

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17%

3/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 84% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (62/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 83% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

17%

Saucony

Worse than 86% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

14%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
11.4 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
31/23mm
30/22mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2014
2018 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$160
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (16%)
Average (40%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (71%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (68%)
Average (59%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (57%)
Average (44%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

15 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 15 written reviews

Good all around trainer. Durable.

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

5/5

Overall

Just a nice all around daily trainer. It's 4 years old, so nobody cares.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Demethedream · Mar 7, 2016

5/5

Overall

extremely comfy out of the box. almost a tad firm, but once broken in the ride was sensational. aged very gracefully. from like 50 miles to 350 miles it was as good as it gets for a shoe, and the ride and cushion was very consistent. only then did it start to compress in the forefoot enough for me to begin thinking about replacement.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 16, 2015

5/5

Overall

Purchased in July for most of my summer training and part of XC. I enjoyed it a lot as my first neutral category shoe. Would buy again but new model came out. I prefer this show over the new one also
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 13, 2015

5/5

Overall

One of the most comfortable shoes I've run in. Cushioning is nice and plush, but is also springy - doesn't have that "slowly-sinking-down-and-bouncing-back-up" feel that a lot of "cushioned" models have. Lacing system hugs arches well. Only issue is some slight heel slipping on one foot (I notice this in most shoes, so more likely my foot) and a blister hot spot that gets aggravated after about 9+ miles.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

MatthewTheHahn · Dec 1, 2015

4/5

Overall

First off, GREAT SHOES. They are light(ish) for a high mileage well cushioned trainer. These shoes are Extremely durable. I have probably put almost 1000 miles into this shoe and they are still going strong. The IBR rubber is very thick and provided me with long lasting durability and grip. The EVA foam has held up very well as well and I haven't felt a real break down yet, that being said I do only weight 125 lbs. The ISOFIT technology is SO COMFORTABLE. There is literally zero slip in this shoe. They were so comfortable that I would wear them on long road trips because they are more comfortable than any shoe I own. The ISOFIT is WAY better than the nike flywire/flynit, I have used both. The only negative things I have to say is actually about the ISOFIT. One of the "tongues" of the ISOFIT extends to far towards the foot and I would often experience blister on the side of my foot behind my big toe because it was placed very awkwardly. Thankfully in the update of this shoe they are getting rid of that extra "tongue" and it stills feels AMAZING. The other con is the heel toe drop. If you are a midfoot striker you will find it extremely difficult to land on the midfoot of this shoe. I had to concentrate way to much in order to do this and it felt kind of awkward when I landed to much on my forefoot. If you are a heel striker though this show is heaven. The few times I did land on my heel it was heaven because of the extra cushioning the have put there. I will be purchasing the update of this shoe.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5