Saucony Triumph 23
Road Daily Trainer

Saucony Triumph 23

A cushioned daily trainer that bounces back after a misstep with the Triumph 22, offering a soft, stable ride for easy miles and marathon-pace running—though reviewers question whether the $170 price justifies it over cheaper alternatives.

"comfortable but not mushy" — Kofuzi
Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 275 g
Heel stack 42.0 mm
Drop 10.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Daily Training
Pronation Neutral
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
275g (9.7 oz)
Stack (Heel)
42.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
32.0 mm
Drop
10.0 mm
Midsole
PWRRUN PB (PEBA)
Outsole
XT-900 carbon rubber
Upper
3D engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Standard
Midfoot Width
Roomy
Heel Width
Snug
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Wide
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Stability
Neutral

Durability

Outsole
Above Average

Expert reviews · 2 reviewers · grouped per channel

K
Kofuzi Youtube

The Triumph 23 is back on track as a comfortable but not mushy max-cushion-leaning daily trainer; a reliable option, though the $170 price (up $10 from last year) feels a bit high.

Best for: Runners who want a more cushioned daily trainer that can still do daily training work, not just recovery runs.

TR
The Run Testers Youtube

A welcome update from the 22 (which TRT didn't like). Step in the right direction for Saucony.

+2 earlier reviews from The Run Testers

A return to form after the Triumph 22 — softer, bouncier and comfortable for long easy miles, but not versatile enough to justify the price premium over the Ride 18.

Best for: Runners wanting a max-cushion, soft, bouncy daily trainer for long runs and easy miles.

A return to form after the Triumph 22 with a smoother ride and PWRRUN PB foam, but not exciting enough to justify the price versus cheaper options like the Saucony Ride 18.

Best for: Runners wanting a firmer, stable, well-protected cushioned daily trainer for easy miles up to marathon pace.

32 miles tested · source

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Saucony Triumph 23
275g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
266g
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
264g
Saucony Ride 19
255g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Saucony Triumph 23
42.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
36.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
36.0mm
Saucony Ride 19
38.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Saucony Triumph 23
10.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
10.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
8.0mm
Saucony Ride 19
8.0mm

Saucony Triumph 23

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-05-05