Head-to-Head
Triumph 23vsDeviate Nitro 4
The Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Deviate Nitro 4 is a speed trainer shoe. Both are priced at $170. The Deviate Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.8 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Triumph 23. In our ratings, the Triumph 23 edges out the Deviate Nitro 4 — 8.8/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 8.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
