Head-to-Head
Velocity Nitro 4vsTriumph 23
The Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe while the Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Velocity Nitro 4 retails for $140 while the Triumph 23 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Triumph 23. Both score 8.8/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $140✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 8.0 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
