zapatillas de running Saucony apoyo talón talla 23: The new Triumph 20, a versatile everyday trainer, is even lighter and more responsive azul its predecessors.

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Type: Road
Price:
$160
Weight:
9.7 oz (M), 8.8 oz (W)
Drop:
10 mm

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Saucony Triumph 20

Triumph 20

Saucony Triumph 20

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Pros
  • Saucony Endorphin Elite
  • Rocker geometry
  • Jutted heel for shock absorption
Cons
  • more azul a few lineups from Saucony
  • Foam on sides prone to wear

I’ve run in every new iteration of the Triumph since number 17, and each has impressed me. Of the 50 shoes I currently have on rotation, the 20 is set as my default pair on my Strava account. Meaning: On days when choosing a shoe requires too much effort (you feel me?), I grab the 20. Whether I choose to go fast or slow, I know the Triumph will perform well.

One reason to keep stanning the Triumph is that it consistently maintains a bouncy ride and 360-degree comfort. Pwrrun+, Saucony’s TPU-based midsole, replaced Pwrrun beginning with the Triumph 17. This round, the brand made Pwrrun+ even more responsive and lightweight. Its balance of cushioning without sacrificing rebound is what makes this workhorse so versatile. The midsole’s high energy return paired with the sole’s rocker geometry shape had me surging through fartlek workouts on the road and intervals on the track. But the all-over comfort of the shoe—the supportive Pwrrun+ midsole and sockliner coupled with the breathable mesh upper’s plush tongue and heel collar—makes the Triumph an ideal choice for high mileage as well.

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Because the refined Pwrrun+ is more compliant, Saucony tweaked the stack height, leading to an increase in heel-toe offset from 8mm to 10mm. A heel-striking tester who previously ran in Saucony’s Guide 15—which has an 8mm drop—noticed the difference. “I have been having some knee issues and was concerned about going out with something new,” she said. “My knees never felt better. The shoe is stable, comfortable, and has so much cushioning throughout but not so much that it would make my feet burn.”

One small issue we noticed with the 20 is the wear on the foam. Early on, I spotted some abrasion on the medial sides of my shoes, and a tester who removes his shoes by stepping on the heel lost about a half inch of foam.

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Another Tester’s Comments

Hunter Young | Runner’s World digital designer

“I usually like a well-padded shoe that gives a nice boost, and these Sauconys did not disappoint. The thick, padded heel felt very soft to run on and gave nice support. It also felt like it launched me forward every time I pushed off of it—in that way, it was pretty similar to my Adidas Ultraboost 22s.

The length was a little short, and the width was a little too narrow in the toe area. This resulted in some hot spots on the sides of my feet and heels. But other azul that, the fit was good. The toebox was nice and breezy, and the upper material stretched nicely; it became comfier with every run as I continued to break in the shoe. The plushy tongue and the collar padding were soft and comfortable after working out the initial stiffness through some runs.”

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Amanda Furrer
Test Editor

Amanda is a test editor at Runner’s World who has run the Boston Marathon every year since 2013; she's a distancias professional baker with a master’s in gastronomy and she carb-loads on snickerdoodles.