Saucony Triumph 24 Reviews

Two testers in one review. One ran about 40 km, including two 10Ks and a mixed-pace 7-miler, and was split: a roomy, plush, comfortable fit, but the soft foam felt sinky and sluggish at easy paces and too much shoe when faster. The other, after about 60 km with a couple of long runs, found it smooth, stable and very comfortable for easy and long distance, but not at home at steady faster paces. The thick outsole is built for durability.

About 15 miles over three runs, one of them on a treadmill. The soft foam is stable and plush but slow, with little energy return and a forefoot that feels thin next to the heel. The thick upper holds moisture and runs hot, and the outsole slipped badly on a sweaty treadmill belt. Fit is good and roomy; they scored it 6/10 and see it as best for walking, standing and easy running.

About 30 miles on easy, recovery and long runs, plus long days on their feet at work events. They liked the squishy-but-not-sinking foam, the true-to-size fit with good width, a heel counter that locks the heel in without irritation, and the stable wide base. Downsides are poor grip in the wet and on a treadmill, and it is hard work to push the pace toward low-7-minute miles. Best for slow, comfortable running.