Head-to-Head
MegablastvsTriumph 23
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Triumph 23 comes in at $170 — a $55 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Triumph 23. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Triumph 23 — 9.1/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
