Side by side comparison: Hoka Bondi 9 vs Saucony Triumph 23

Hoka Bondi 9
HokaBondi 9

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$246$225$184$164

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding plush cushioning
Stable, secure ride
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy for daily use
Snug, tapered toe box
Limited ventilation

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight297 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and recovery; a Strong category leader.

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Saucony Triumph 23
SauconyTriumph 23

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$135$193$176$144$128

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 10Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Soft, lively cushioning
Secure, plush upper
Mild inherent stability
Average outsole durability
Snug fit for wide feet
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, premium daily trainer with plush, lively cushioning and mild stability for versatile mileage.

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