Alternatives to Saucony Triumph ISO?

Running Shoes/Running Gear

8 years ago 03/28/2016 7:41pm EDT

So I've been wearing Saucony Triumphs for years and the new ISO model (ISO 1) is totally wrecking my body. They feel good to run on but my toes are getting bruised, and I'm developing a nasty case of jumper's knee. I never had this issue with the older Triumph models. Anyone having a similar issue? The older Triumph models are becoming increasingly hard to find, and I want to switch to a new shoe ASAP

Also, any ideas on why these shoes might be causing jumper's knee? I've always worn neutral shoes, and I have a feeling that there's something un-neutral about this new model...

8 years ago 03/28/2016 8:45pm EDT

re: disgruntled

8 years ago 03/28/2016 10:20pm EDT

re: Jamin continues to amaze

Jamin continues to amaze wrote:
Adidas energy boost

I can't do Adidas. I don't trust them....bump

8 years ago 03/28/2016 10:25pm EDT

re: disgruntled

why not? I tried the Adios Boost 2 and it is very very good. I use it as a trainer. It isn't super light and has plenty of cushioning. Asics is good too.

8 years ago 03/28/2016 10:31pm EDT

re: disgruntled

Could the problem be caused be too much toe rocker?

In surfboard speak:

http://thesurfboardstudio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rocker-650.jpg

Rocker is the bottom curve of the board/shoe. More and more shoes are adding much rocker to their designs. Too much IMO.

8 years ago 03/29/2016 12:10am EDT

re: some alternatives

some alternatives wrote:
Could the problem be caused be too much toe rocker?
In surfboard speak:
http://thesurfboardstudio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rocker-650.jpg
Rocker is the bottom curve of the board/shoe. More and more shoes are adding much rocker to their designs. Too much IMO.

Yes! I think that's it. When I compare the older model with the newer one, that's exactly the difference. Why did they do that to the shoes??

6 years ago 11/20/2017 1:00pm EST

re: disgruntled

I'm having exactly the same issue with the Saucony ISO. To which brand / type did you change?

6 years ago 11/24/2017 10:30am EST

re: disgruntled

Try something like the Saucony Ride, Breakthru or Brooks Launch. These are all a lot closer to the pre-ISO triumph. Hell the ride 10 practically is an old triumph, just with everun. If you can find a Jazz 19 (or wait til the 20 returns in spring) you’ll hardly tell any difference at all!

6 years ago 11/24/2017 11:13pm EST

re: TooManyShoes

TooManyShoes wrote:
Try something like the Saucony Ride, Breakthru or Brooks Launch. These are all a lot closer to the pre-ISO triumph. Hell the ride 10 practically is an old triumph, just with everun. If you can find a Jazz 19 (or wait til the 20 returns in spring) you’ll hardly tell any difference at all!

Whoa, thanks for bringing this post back from the dead. I've been wearing the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v6. I haven't been that happy with them.

5 years ago 09/18/2018 7:00am EDT

re: disgruntled

I know this is an old post but, but curious if you ever found a replacement shoe? I’m stilling looking for the pertfect running shoe since the change

to ISO! I’ve bought about all the old Triumphs that I can find!

I noticed the new women’s sole felt like it had less cushion, more medial support and was much shorter and more narrow.

I require a true neutral shoe, as I supinate vs pronate.

Thanks,

Shannon

5 years ago 09/18/2018 7:44am EDT

re: shannonleecarra

I also found this to be true. The old triumph iso were so much better. To me they feel flat. Not sure why but they also feel like they have less cushion.

I switched the Pegasus 35 but they are a bit narrow for me. I’m thinking of trying the Pegasus turbo.

3 years ago 04/19/2021 5:55am EDT

re: disgruntled

Hi,

I have listed 10 top class rocker bottom shoes for women and men both. These shoes will surely helps all your foot toe problems.

Thanks

3 years ago 04/19/2021 5:57am EDT

re: johnparet

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