Nike Vomero Plus vs Saucony Triumph 22
On paper, compared with the Nike Vomero Plus, the Saucony Triumph 22 is 6.4 mm less heel stack, ₹4,000 pricier, Ride −2.5.
 NikeVomero Plus |  SauconyTriumph 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.50 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 9.0 | 6.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 281 g | – |
| Heel stack | 45 mm | 38.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 35 mm | 28.9 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Foam | ZoomX | PWRRUN+ and PEBA blend |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Long runsWalking | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Springy, energetic ZoomX ride · Light and breathable for a max-cushion shoe · Foam didn't flatten over a half marathon · Helps when you pick up the pace · Excellent, durable grip · Plush heel padding and tongue, no heel slippage · Reflective details, expected to last over 1,000 km | Premium step-in feel and materials · Smooth and safe at a steady, slow marathon pace · Very durable outsole, Triumph shoes last over 1,000 km · Stable neutral shoe for heavy runners and beginners · One of the best walking shoes · Starting to soften and bounce a little after 40 km |
| Cons | Expensive at ₹16,000 in India · Only on Nike's website, imported with tax · Unstable for paces slower than 6 min/km · Not for heavy runners or weak ankles | No energy return at all despite the PEBA blend · Lost the versatility of the Triumph 21 · Thick upper not breathable enough for Indian weather · Expensive at about ₹20,000 · Flipkart listings may be fake |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you run slower than 6 min/km, are a heavy runner, or have ankle stability problems. | Avoid it if you want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus. |
My verdicts
Nike
Vomero Plus
One of my top three max-cushion daily trainers of 2025; I couldn't find any problem with it for its purpose. It's expensive at ₹16,000, and it suits runners at 5 to 6 min/km, not slow, heavy or unstable runners.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run slower than 6 min/km, are a heavy runner, or have ankle stability problems.
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Triumph 22
I was disappointed, because the PEBA blend made it plush but not at all energetic, and it lost the versatility of the Triumph 21. For heavy runners, beginners, slow marathoners and walkers it is a durable, premium shoe, and at around ₹8,000 you can buy it without thinking.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus.
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