Triumph 22 vs Triumph 23

The Saucony Triumph 22 is the brand's plush, do-it-all max cushion daily training shoe, and it is one of the most comfortable neutral running shoes you can put on for easy mileage. This is not a speed tool. It is a soft, protective ride built to soak up long runs, recovery days and the steady base miles that make up most of a training week. At 286g it sits on the heavier side of the daily trainer market, and the traditional 10mm drop suits heel and midfoot strikers who want a familiar, supportive feel underfoot. In our view the Triumph earns its keep on the days you want to switch off and just clock the distance in comfort. The trade-off is the £170 RRP, which is steep, and a ride that feels muted when you try to pick up the pace. If you want one cushioned shoe for the bulk of your running, it is a strong pick. The newer Triumph 23 refines the same recipe if you want the latest version.

The Saucony Triumph 23 is the brand's premium max-cushion daily training shoe, built to soak up big weekly mileage in comfort rather than chase a fast time. It sits at the plush end of the neutral daily trainer market, with a tall 42.3mm heel stack and a soft, protective ride that rewards easy runs and long steady efforts. This is not a shoe you buy for speed. At 272g it is on the heavier side, and the 10mm drop plus generous cushioning steer it firmly towards comfort miles. What you get in return is a running shoe that stays kind to your legs at the end of a marathon block, when tired joints want padding more than pop. In our view it is one of the more dependable premium cushioned trainers you can buy, and a natural home for runners who log most of their week at conversational pace. If you already run the Triumph 22, the 23 is a familiar, refined step on.