E
Lighter than previous year with PWRRUN PB foam, but the 10mm drop felt too aggressive for EDDBUD's daily use and he didn't reach for it regularly.
Road Daily Trainer
Saucony Triumph 23
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. — The Run Testers
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
K
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Saucony Triumph 23 fit?
Reviewers note: True to size in UK 8; comfortable, well-padded with spongy laces, padded tongue and heel collar; slightly narrower, flatter heel counter; plenty of toe box room.
Per The Run Testers.
How much does the Saucony Triumph 23 weigh and what is its drop?
The Saucony Triumph 23 weighs about 275g (men's 9), has a 42.0mm heel stack and a 10.0mm heel-toe drop.
What shoes is the Saucony Triumph 23 compared to?
Reviewers compare the Saucony Triumph 23 to Saucony Ride 18, Saucony Triumph 22, Saucony Triumph 21, Saucony Triumph 17.
Per The Run Testers, Kofuzi.
How many experts have reviewed the Saucony Triumph 23?
Next Pair aggregates 5 expert reviews of the Saucony Triumph 23, including The Run Testers, EDDBUD, Kofuzi.
Per The Run Testers, EDDBUD, Kofuzi.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Saucony Triumph 23 275g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 266g
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 286g
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 264g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Saucony Triumph 23 42.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 36.0mm
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 40.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 36.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Saucony Triumph 23 10.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 10.0mm
Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 8.0mm
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Compare with
Saucony Triumph 23 vs Adidas Adizero Evo SL
Foam guide
How PEBA / Pebax foam works
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 2026-06-19