Why choose Fresh Foam X More v5?Buy Fresh Foam X More v5 if
+0.7 Cushioning & Softness+0.7 Underfoot Rebound: Snappier propulsion and mechanical return through toe-off.
Head-to-Head Comparison·Lab Telemetry
New Balance · Max Cushion
Fresh Foam X More v5
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Stack44mm
Weight320g
Drop4mm
Saucony · Max Cushion
Triumph 22
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Stack37mm
Weight286g
Drop10mm
Key Differences & Advantages
Why choose Triumph 22?Buy Triumph 22 if
+0.8 Energy Return & Bounce+0.8 Underfoot Rebound: Snappier propulsion and mechanical return through toe-off.
The Runner's Pick
Final Decision: Who Buys Which Model?
Side-by-side selection criteria grounded in verified mechanical specs
New Balance
Fresh Foam X More v5
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Choose the Fresh Foam X More v5 if:
Choose the Fresh Foam X More v5 if your priority is plush impact absorption and deep underfoot comfort powered by Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam (320g). It is the better match for runners targeting high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising over the Triumph 22's focus on race-pace velocity and responsive tempo efforts.
4mm drop · 320g · $155Audit
Saucony
Triumph 22
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Choose the Triumph 22 if:
Choose the Triumph 22 if your priority is explosive energy return and dynamic toe-off propulsion powered by Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam and a noticeably lighter weight (286g vs 320g). It is the better match for runners targeting race-pace velocity and responsive tempo efforts over the Fresh Foam X More v5's focus on high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising.
10mm drop · 286g · $160Audit
Dealbreaker Warnings · Who Should Skip These
Critical biomechanical trade-offs to avoid buying the wrong shoe
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Skip Fresh Foam X More v5 if you want a featherweight speed-day shoe; at 320g, it is calibrated for workhorse longevity rather than race pace.
Saucony Triumph 22
Skip Triumph 22 if you want a featherweight speed-day shoe; at 286g, it is calibrated for workhorse longevity rather than race pace.
8-Axis Telemetry Radar
Dead even · 81 PTS
Fresh81vsTriumph81
Tap any axis node to inspect wear-test citations
🔬 Inspect Granular Lab Specs & Fit Telemetry▼
Fit & Sizing Consensus
Real-world wear-test consensus across runner foot profiles
Fresh Foam X More v5
Triumph 22
Sizing LengthMatch
Runs Small
True to Size
Fresh80%Triumph85%
Runs Large
Fresh Foam X More v5: True to size(n=28)
Triumph 22: True to size(n=36)
Toe Box WidthSizing differs
Performance Tight
Standard
Triumph77%
Wide
Fresh82%
Fresh Foam X More v5: Roomy / wide toe box(n=30)
Triumph 22: Standard width(n=31)
Arch SupportMatch
Flat / Low
Neutral Stability
Fresh72%Triumph80%
High Arch
Fresh Foam X More v5: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=20)
Triumph 22: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=25)
| RADAR AXIS | Fresh Foam X More v5 | Triumph 22 | Δ DELTA | COHORT RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushioning & Softness | 9.7 | 9.0 | +0.7 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.7) | #10/18 |
| Energy Return & Bounce | 6.8 | 7.6 | −0.8 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Weight Efficiency | 6.0 | 6.6 | −0.6 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Stability & Support | 8.0 | 7.7 | +0.3 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.3) | #10/18 |
| Traction & Grip | 7.6 | 8.0 | −0.4 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Upper Comfort & Lockdown | 8.6 | 8.5 | +0.1 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.1) | #10/18 |
| Breathability | 7.2 | 7.4 | −0.2 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Durability | 7.8 | 8.1 | −0.3 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Meta-Score | 81contender | 81contender | 0.0 | Calibrated |
The Record · Specification Telemetry
Cohort-relative percentiles and verified technical specs
Fresh Foam X More v5
Triumph 22
Weight (US Men's 9)Lighter than 66% of daily trainers
Fresh Foam X More v5320g
Triumph 22286g
›Saucony Triumph 22 saves 34g per stride, noticeable after mile 6 of continuous running.
Heel Cushion StackMore underfoot foam than 77% of trainers
Fresh Foam X More v544.0mm
Triumph 2237.0mm
›New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 delivers 7.0mm more vibration isolation for long recovery efforts than Triumph 22.
Heel-to-Toe DropΔ 6.0mm
Fresh Foam X More v54.0mm
Triumph 2210.0mm
›Triumph 22's 10mm drop shifts load toward the knees/quads, while Fresh Foam X More v5's 4mm drop engages the Achilles and calves.
Midsole Foam & Energy ReturnHigher rebound than 78% of tested foams
Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam6.8/10
Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam7.6/10
›Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam yields a springier, high-rebound toe-off compared to Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam's grounded, stable feel.
Outsole Durability & TractionTougher rubber than 85% of road shoes
Broad-base NDurance zonal rubber7.8/10
XT-900 carbon rubber pods8.1/10
›Triumph 22 utilizes XT-900 carbon rubber pods compound formulated for extended 500+ mile abrasive asphalt longevity.
Fit & Sizing Consensus
Real-world wear-test consensus across runner foot profiles
Fresh Foam X More v5
Triumph 22
Sizing LengthMatch
Runs Small
True to Size
Fresh80%Triumph85%
Runs Large
Fresh Foam X More v5: True to size(n=28)
Triumph 22: True to size(n=36)
Toe Box WidthSizing differs
Performance Tight
Standard
Triumph77%
Wide
Fresh82%
Fresh Foam X More v5: Roomy / wide toe box(n=30)
Triumph 22: Standard width(n=31)
Arch SupportMatch
Flat / Low
Neutral Stability
Fresh72%Triumph80%
High Arch
Fresh Foam X More v5: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=20)
Triumph 22: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=25)
The Record · Specification Telemetry
Cohort-relative percentiles and verified technical specs
Fresh Foam X More v5
Triumph 22
Weight (US Men's 9)Lighter than 66% of daily trainers
Fresh Foam X More v5320g
Triumph 22286g
›Saucony Triumph 22 saves 34g per stride, noticeable after mile 6 of continuous running.
Heel Cushion StackMore underfoot foam than 77% of trainers
Fresh Foam X More v544.0mm
Triumph 2237.0mm
›New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 delivers 7.0mm more vibration isolation for long recovery efforts than Triumph 22.
Heel-to-Toe DropΔ 6.0mm
Fresh Foam X More v54.0mm
Triumph 2210.0mm
›Triumph 22's 10mm drop shifts load toward the knees/quads, while Fresh Foam X More v5's 4mm drop engages the Achilles and calves.
Midsole Foam & Energy ReturnHigher rebound than 78% of tested foams
Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam6.8/10
Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam7.6/10
›Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam yields a springier, high-rebound toe-off compared to Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam's grounded, stable feel.
Outsole Durability & TractionTougher rubber than 85% of road shoes
Broad-base NDurance zonal rubber7.8/10
XT-900 carbon rubber pods8.1/10
›Triumph 22 utilizes XT-900 carbon rubber pods compound formulated for extended 500+ mile abrasive asphalt longevity.
| RADAR AXIS | Fresh Foam X More v5 | Triumph 22 | Δ DELTA | COHORT RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushioning & Softness | 9.7 | 9.0 | +0.7 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.7) | #10/18 |
| Energy Return & Bounce | 6.8 | 7.6 | −0.8 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Weight Efficiency | 6.0 | 6.6 | −0.6 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Stability & Support | 8.0 | 7.7 | +0.3 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.3) | #10/18 |
| Traction & Grip | 7.6 | 8.0 | −0.4 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Upper Comfort & Lockdown | 8.6 | 8.5 | +0.1 (Fresh Foam X More v5 higher by 0.1) | #10/18 |
| Breathability | 7.2 | 7.4 | −0.2 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Durability | 7.8 | 8.1 | −0.3 (Triumph 22 higher by NaN) | #10/18 |
| Meta-Score | 81contender | 81contender | 0.0 | Calibrated |
The Runner's Pick
Final Decision: Who Buys Which Model?
Side-by-side selection criteria grounded in verified mechanical specs
New Balance
Fresh Foam X More v5
81
Choose the Fresh Foam X More v5 if:
Choose the Fresh Foam X More v5 if your priority is plush impact absorption and deep underfoot comfort powered by Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam (320g). It is the better match for runners targeting high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising over the Triumph 22's focus on race-pace velocity and responsive tempo efforts.
4mm drop · 320g · $155Audit
Saucony
Triumph 22
81
Choose the Triumph 22 if:
Choose the Triumph 22 if your priority is explosive energy return and dynamic toe-off propulsion powered by Full-length PWRRUN PB beaded PEBA superfoam and a noticeably lighter weight (286g vs 320g). It is the better match for runners targeting race-pace velocity and responsive tempo efforts over the Fresh Foam X More v5's focus on high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising.
10mm drop · 286g · $160Audit
Quiver Overlap
Direct Max Cushion Rivals
2-Shoe Rotation Strategy
Both models occupy the exact same max cushion slot on your shoe rack. Rather than buying both, runner consensus suggests picking the lighter Triumph 22 (286g) for quicker cadence, or the Fresh Foam X More v5 for its Fresh Foam X maximal dual-density EVA foam ride feel and structure.
Fresh Foam X More v5 RoleMax Cushion Workhorse
Triumph 22 RoleAlternative Max Cushion
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