Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsTriumph 23
The Wave Sky 9 and Triumph 23 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Triumph 23 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Triumph 23 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Triumph 23 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
