HOKA Bondi 9 vs Saucony Triumph 24

HOKA Bondi 9

+ Praised

A livelier, bouncier ride than the Bondi 8 thanks to the new supercritical foam and smooth rocker, though several testers still find it firm and short on energy return at faster paces.

Saucony Triumph 24

+ Praised

Light and lively for its size, with a smooth rocker that keeps easy miles and long runs comfortable; a few find it sinks into the foam and loses snap once the pace lifts.

HOKA Bondi 9

+ Praised

Deep, protective cushioning that absorbs long runs and stands up to walking, though most testers describe it as firm rather than the plush marshmallow the Bondi name suggests.

Saucony Triumph 24

+ Praised

Deep, plush protection that stays supportive well into long runs, and it bounces back rather than feeling like a marshmallow.

HOKA Bondi 9

± Divisive

The knit upper and padded collar are comfortable and secure, but the fit is narrow through the forefoot and toe box, so wider feet need the wide or extra-wide version.

Saucony Triumph 24

± Divisive

Padded, breathable and roomy for most, but a couple of reviewers find the forefoot tapered or the toe box shallow, and two hit an insole squeak.

HOKA Bondi 9

+ Praised

Lab and long-term tests find the rubber and foam holding up well, with only isolated reports of average outsole wear.

Saucony Triumph 24

+ Praised

Generous rubber coverage and little visible wear in long-term testing, with most expecting several hundred miles.

HOKA Bondi 9

+ Praised

Reliable on dry roads and decent in the wet, though the exposed foam and deep grooves limit it to pavement and smooth paths.

Saucony Triumph 24

+ Praised

Sure-footed on dry and damp roads, and lab traction testing lands well above average.

HOKA Bondi 9

+ Praised

A wide platform, high side walls and a structured heel make it unusually planted for a max-cushion shoe, even on tired legs.

Saucony Triumph 24

± Divisive

The wide platform and sidewalls mostly keep the very soft midsole in check, but reviewers split: several call it stable for a neutral shoe, while others find the heel wobbly and rate it less stable than the Triumph 23.

HOKA Bondi 9

± Divisive

At $170 it is one of the pricier max-cushion trainers, and testers disagree on whether the improved foam and added versatility justify the increase.

Saucony Triumph 24

± Divisive

Many think $170 is fair for premium foam at this weight, but a sizeable minority call it steep for a daily trainer, especially next to cheaper rivals.