The Saucony Triumph 22 impressed me with comfort, but my testing went beyond easy running. I enjoyed ticking off miles in them and also used them for faster track efforts below 4:00/km. That combination of cushioning and the ability to pick up the pace was what won me over.
This was my first Saucony review on the blog. These observations come from the Polish review originally published on 28 October 2024, when I had covered a little over 150 km in the shoes. This English edition preserves that test context; it does not represent a new long-term test.
Saucony Triumph 22: what I used them for
For me, this was a comfortable training shoe for shorter runs and longer outings. My testing included asphalt, an athletics track and cobbled surfaces. I paid particular attention to comfort, foot hold and outsole behaviour.
The manufacturer’s specifications describe a neutral shoe with PWRRUN PB cushioning and a 10 mm drop. Those are construction details. The impressions below are based on how the shoes felt during my own runs.
Weight: 325 g in my EU size 44.5
My shoe in EU size 44.5 weighed 325 g. This is a measurement of my particular shoe, not a figure that applies to every Triumph 22 size. Low weight would not be my main reason for choosing this model.
The practical trade-off mattered more to me than the number alone: I got plenty of comfort while accepting the weight. That scale reading did not prevent me from enjoying faster training sessions.
PWRRUN PB cushioning: comfort over the miles
The cushioning was noticeable straight away. Having already run in other heavily cushioned shoes, I was familiar with that feeling underfoot. The Triumph 22 felt comfortable to me — rather like a well-fitting pair of slippers. My On Cloudeclipse review covers another high-cushioning road shoe and how its cushioning and springy feel worked during my runs.
I appreciated that softness when covering miles on asphalt, the track and cobbles. Comfort was one of the shoe’s strongest points in my test. These are running impressions, rather than evidence that the cushioning prevents injuries.
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Outsole: a wet track and the first 150 km
The most demanding grip test I encountered was a wet athletics track, where the surface is usually quite slippery. The Triumph 22 performed well for me there. That is a positive observation from one surface, rather than a promise of equal grip on every wet road.
After a little over 150 km, I could not see obvious outsole wear. It was an encouraging start, but it was too early to predict how the shoes would look after several hundred more kilometres. This review does not establish their full lifespan.
Upper, tongue and foot hold
The upper and tongue felt soft. I found the material breathable, and once I had tied the laces, my feet felt secure even through tighter corners. I also liked the shaped heel collar and the way it fitted around my Achilles.
That reflects my experience with this particular pair. I did not test a range of widths or sizes, so I cannot confirm a suitable fit for every foot shape. Comfort was a major positive for me; you still need to find the right size for yourself. For another account of daily-training comfort and foot hold, see my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 review.
Can you run fast in the Saucony Triumph 22?
In my experience, yes. I used them for tempo efforts on the track and ran below 4:00/km. Holding that pace felt as natural to me as running around 5:00/km. I was working my way back towards better fitness during the test, and those faster sessions went well.
That does not establish an advantage over lightweight racing shoes: I did not carry out that comparison. What I can say is that the cushioning and the measured 325 g did not stop me from picking up the pace. Describing the Triumph 22 as suitable only for slow running would not match my experience.
Where I would use them in race preparation
Based on this test, I see a place for them in everyday training and longer runs, with room for faster efforts too. This is not a report of racing a marathon in the Triumph 22. If you are considering them for a race, test their comfort and fit on your own long training runs first.
Recycled materials: what the claim tells us
Saucony states that the model contains recycled materials. The cited manufacturer page does not give a percentage in that declaration. I therefore would not describe the entire shoe as being made from recycled plastic bottles.
What worked well, and what remains uncertain
My main positives: a comfortable upper, generous cushioning, secure foot hold and the ability to run faster. The outsole also handled my wet-track test well, and I saw no obvious wear after the initial 150 km.
Limitations: the 325 g weight in EU size 44.5 is part of the package. This test does not establish long-term durability, an improvement over previous Triumph models, or suitability for every group of runners. For a different Saucony use case, see my Saucony BlazeTR trail shoe review.
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Verdict: a comfortable trainer that let me pick up the pace
The Saucony Triumph 22 became one of my first-choice running shoes during this test. I was using them frequently to prepare the review, but I also kept reaching for them because I enjoyed running in them. Comfort, foot hold and a pleasant rolling sensation made a strong impression.
If you want a comfortable training shoe and can accept the weight, the Triumph 22 is worth trying on. For me, it offered more than easy-pace mileage alone. That conclusion comes from my own training, rather than a promise that every runner will feel the same.
FAQ: Saucony Triumph 22
How much does the Triumph 22 weigh?
My EU size 44.5 shoe weighed 325 g. The measurement applies to that particular shoe and size.
Can you use it for faster running?
I did: my test included tempo efforts and running below 4:00/km. I did not conduct a controlled comparison against racing shoes.
How was the grip in wet conditions?
Grip on a wet athletics track was good in my test. I would not extend that conclusion to every wet surface.
How durable is it?
I saw no obvious outsole wear after a little over 150 km. That distance is insufficient to determine the shoe’s full lifespan.
Would it work for a marathon?
This review does not include a marathon race in the shoe. I rated its training comfort highly, but a race decision should follow your own long-run testing.
Sources and review scope
Running experience and measurements: my Polish test, originally published on 28 October 2024, after a little over 150 km. Construction details: Saucony — Triumph 22. Materials declaration: Saucony Australia. This English edition and editorial update do not add any new test mileage.