Hurricane 24

Yes, the Hurricane 24 fits true to size for most runners, so order your usual Saucony number. The forefoot is a standard medium width with room for toes to splay on long runs, and the heel and midfoot lockdown are excellent. Genuinely wide feet may find it slightly snug and should choose a wide fitting if available. There is enough length in the toe box that staying true to size still leaves room for your feet to swell over long-run distances.

It can work as a comfort-first marathon shoe for runners who value cushioning and support over speed, particularly if you are running to finish rather than to hit a fast time. At 302g it is heavy for racing, so most runners chasing a personal best will prefer a lighter, more responsive shoe. Where the Hurricane 24 shines is marathon training: the soft, protective ride keeps your legs fresh through high-mileage weeks and long runs.

Yes, it is a strong beginner option if you want maximum comfort and a supportive, forgiving ride. New runners often benefit from the soft cushioning and the gentle stability, which helps keep tired legs tracking straight as fitness builds. The main caveats are the weight and the £160 price, which is a lot to spend on a first pair. If budget matters more than plushness, the lighter Saucony Guide 18 offers similar guidance for less.

They share the same soft, high-cushion, comfort-first feel, but the Triumph 23 is a neutral shoe while the Hurricane 24 adds stability. If you overpronate or want a supportive safety net for long runs, choose the Hurricane. If you have a neutral gait and want the plush ride without the guidance, the Triumph 23 is the shoe. The Hurricane is essentially the supported version of the same platform.

It is a stability shoe, but a modern, non-intrusive one. Instead of a firm medial post it uses supportive midsole geometry and a structured midfoot to guide the foot gently. That makes it suitable for mild to moderate overpronators, and comfortable enough that neutral runners can wear it too without feeling actively corrected. It is not a maximum-control shoe, so severe overpronators may need something more structured.

Durability is a strength. The Hurricane 24 is built as a high-mileage trainer, with a robust upper and a generous outsole rubber coverage that stands up to weekly long runs and daily miles. You should expect a full training cycle and more from a pair, in line with what you would want from a £160 premium trainer. As with any soft-foam shoe, the midsole will slowly lose some of its plushness over hundreds of miles, but the outsole and upper hold up well.