Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsTriumph 23
The Clifton 10 and Triumph 23 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Clifton 10 retails for $150 while the Triumph 23 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Triumph 23 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. In our ratings, the Clifton 10 edges out the Triumph 23 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |

