Oh boy, are you guys in for a treat today…
For the first time ever, Scott received a little something-something in the mail to review for the blog!
Excited to open the box and give the brand spankin’ new Saucony Triumphs a look, he anxiously ripped through the packaging that both left us saying ” WHOA.” Engineered to make you want to run, the new Saucony Triumph ISO is the result of a collection of customer feedback.
Saucony started with popular features from their high-end running shoes like the Triumph and Hurricane. They covered the need for cushioning and impact protection and stepped it up a couple notches with the POWERGRID cushioning.
Check out the 3D animation featuring the new technologies!
Here are the highlights, straight from the video:
• 20% more cushioning than standard midsoles
• optimized geometry and materials work with the runner’s stride
• maintains fluid transitions for a smooth ride
• ultra-soft inner fit-sleeve crafted out of stretchable air mesh
• morphs to the foot for a sock-like feel
• floating support cage cradles the foot
• adapts to foot size, shape and movement
• evolutionary upper meets luxurious plush platform
• superior comfort that moves in perfect harmony with the foot
So yeah, they’re pretty cool.
Before we even got a glance at the shoe, the packaging had us at Whoa. Intriguing, right? Impressed, we took them out for a family test run.
It was snowy and wet out, so I then asked him to throw them on for the next week or so. I’ll let him take it from here!
Saucony Triumph ISO Review
(by Scott)
It is now Day 42, and the other runners in the community have now accepted me as one of their own. I have grown to understand and respect their traditions and tendencies, allowing me to draw even closer to the inner circle and learn more about their culture and patterns. I now question everything I once thought as truth about running and fear I am incapable of going without it. I empathize with you, Forrest Gump.
It all started with the “whoa” box… that was indeed clever packaging and had me intrigued to see if their product was as well built as their cardboard home. Being a loose cannon who does not play by the rules, I opened the box before Heather gave me permission – a big no-no when it deals with “the blog.” (In fact, I barely get to taste a meal when it is still warm anymore due to the immense photo shoot each one has to undergo – part of our new dietary techniques I assume.)
I don’t know if I “ripped through the packaging,” as described above, but I was sincerely impressed by their marketing efforts and figured these toe ticklers were made to catch the eye of someone like me.
These sick Saucony kicks are certainly eye-catching, if nothing else, with their eclectic mix of neon hues, ergonomic geometrical patterns, and fancy accents. They look like a mix of a tennis ball, Tetris shapes, and Jell-o shots, all of which are hallowed pastimes of mine. And when I put them on, I could immediately tell that they were not the same as my overused running shoes of days past, may they R.I.P.
I am not a professional runner. Don’t be fooled by my sweet modeling photos above and below, which Heather has so kindly provided, of me in my Rocky Balboa outfit and ridiculously baggy T-shirt (that’s the way we do it in the D, so I’m told). Let me inform you upfront that I have no idea what PWRGRID+ and ISOFit mean, nor do I know how to cure athlete’s foot, avoid runner’s trots, or find Orion’s belt.
I can share with you, however, that these shoes hugged my foot throughout my runs like my Aunt Cathie did to me as a child, allowing minimal movement inside the shoes. I have had problems with this with some shoes in the past, due to my Hobbit-shaped foot. I attribute this improvement partially to the tongue being attached to the inside casing of the shoe — totally love that idea!
The shoes also provided excellent grip on the slippery pavement, which occasionally concerns me throughout my wintery runs here. Furthermore, they were noticeably lightweight – not that I often complain about the weight of my other everyday shoes, but when running… sometimes. Okay… often.
I didn’t get anything to wear these shoes, nor am I getting paid to say good things about them. But I will wear them and I will say good things about them henceforth… do you like that word, Heather?? (And since Saucony did not pay me, you better reward me for being awesome, modeling for you and your readers’ pleasure, and writing my first review on “the blog!”) You are welcome.
***
Giveaway Winners
Thank you to all who entered in the giveaways over last couple of days! I loved reading all of your comments.
CONGRATULATIONS to…
• Shannon Bailey: You have won a Lorna Jane MNB Diary/Planner!
• Meredith B: You have won a The Jar Half Full mason jar!
An email has been sent to both winners. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prizes!
Questions of the Morning
• When’s the last time your significant other upgraded their running shoes?
• What brand do you usually go with?
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this review. I was given the Saucony Triumph ISO sneakers to review through a campaign with FitFluential. As always, all thoughts remain my own… except for Scott’s.
Those are clearly his.

Too funny! Thanks to Scott for his review. 🙂
He’s a nut… but a very critical one. He must really like these shoes! 😉
Haha! I love it. You’re a funny one, Scott!
Josh loves these shoes too! They are so cool!
This is hilarious! Definitely get him to do more guest posts 😛 I wish I could convince my bf to, he’d probably only agree if it was on something boring like scotch!
Great pics! Bobby just told me two days ago that he needed new running shoes. Will investigate these.
Too funny. The husband and I go every 6 months to get new running shoes. The last 2 pairs for us have been Asics and I really love them. But I know the husband thinks that colors are a bit boring on his so we may have to check these out for his next pair.
Love this!! I have tried to get My Boyfriend to do a post on the blog but he refuses haha.
Bahaha – Well Done Scott. Although I am concerned about why his Aunt used to hug his feet… 😉 Happy Thanksgiving to you both! 🙂
I die. Loving Scott’s writing. He should make appearances more often around here. 🙂
I imagine there are few dull moments in your life with that character! What a review! I don’t even care about the product, but I just kept reading because of his humor. Well done, Scott (slow hand clap)
Haha, I’m sure he’ll be glad to hear that. Life is certainly an adventure with him!
My husband just started running. I really wanted to run The North Face 50, but did not have anyone to run it with . My husband surprised me by signing us both up for the race. At the time he signed up, he couldn’t run a mile. We have started training pretty hard. I am really needing to get him some shoes. The triumph is a favorite pair I personally like running in. I am not really sure what to buy for my husband. I really need to take him to a store and see what type of shoe he needs. http://www.eatallovertheworld.weebly.com
That’s honestly the best way to go. These shoes look pretty great to me, but trying them out for yourself in the store is always what I suggest to do!
I MUST show this post to Tyler when he’s about to review his shoes. I got a kick out of it!! Scott is one funny fellow 😉
Haha, glad to hear his decision to work in the Entertainment industry didn’t go to waste. 😉
Oh my gosh, that was hilarious. I think he needs a weekly feature 🙂
Haha, I could probably convince him to pop in every once on a while. Once a month would be optimistic! 😉
Too funny! Exactly how I pictured Scott to be.
Haha that’s funny/great to hear… 😉