Just over seven months ago, I DNF’d the Mississippi 50K after falling ill just days before the race. Determined to complete an ultra marathon this year, I registered for the Wildcat Ultra 50K. Held over Labor Day Weekend, this hot and humid race took me across grass fields, sandy trails, and pavement. It was a long day in the Florida heat, but I persevered and finished. And the shoe that carried me through those 32.5 miles? The Saucony Triumph 22.
Saucony has completely reimagined the Triumph for its 22nd iteration. An upgraded foam and built up upper bring a modern design suited for today’s runners. But do these updates translate to a shoe worth your time and miles? I have you covered.
SPECS
SURFACE
Road
FIT
True to Size
CATEGORY
Neutral Daily Trainer
WHAT'S NEW
- Complete Redesign
- PwrRunPB midsole
PROs
- Stable Ride
- Responsive Midsole
- Durability
- Length of Laces
CONs
- Heavier than previous model
- Upper lacks breathability
- Firmer than expected
IS THIS SHOE FOR YOU?
The Triumph 22 is a solid choice for those looking for a durable shoe that can chew up miles. The wide platform makes it accommodating for most runners. While not the most versatile, the Triumph 22 is well suited for those long slow days and can pick up the paces if needed. New runners focusing on their distance goal would be remiss not to slip these on.
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The Triumph 22 offers a fresh redesign featuring an upgraded PWRRUN PB midsole It’s stable, responsive, and ideal for long runs, though slightly heavier and firmer than past versions. The plush upper provides a secure fit, but may feel too warm in hot weather. Overall, it’s a great choice for distance runners looking for durability and comfort. If you’re new to running and focusing on distance, this one is worth a try.
The Saucony Triumph 22 is available now at Run N Tri Mobile. Aaron and staff provide a premier fitting process that includes proper measurement of the length and width of your feet, arch, and leg axis. A gait analysis is performed to identify pronation or lack thereof and pressure points. In addition, an interview is conducted to determine the best type of shoe for your needs and goals. So stop by Run N Tri Mobile so they can put you in Saucony’s premium high stack offering or one of the nine other brands carried in the shop.
