Max Cushion · Saucony

Triumph 23

Name: Saucony Triumph 23
Brand: Saucony
Price: 170 USD

A thick slab of PWRRUN PB that stays soft without feeling dead.

7.9 Solid

Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.

Buy it if

Bouncy foam that doesn't feel dead
Comfortable for long runs
Secure, well-padded upper

Skip it if

Higher drop than most of this shelf
Not the lightest option here

$170

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Weight: 285 g
Stack: 42 mm
Drop: 10 mm

The verdict

The Triumph 23 uses a full slab of PWRRUN PB, Saucony's bead-based foam, and it's livelier than most max-cushion shoes. It's soft when you land, then gives a little bounce back, so long runs feel less like hard work.

It suits long runs and easy days, and it'll handle some steadier running too. It has more energy than the Bondi 9 or Nimbus 27. It's heavier and less racy than the Superblast 2, but considerably cheaper.

The upper is comfortable and well padded with a secure heel. It fits true to size, and a wide version is usually available.

“Bouncier than most max-cushion shoes, which makes the long run go quicker.”

Specs

Weight	285 g
Stack height	42 mm
Drop	10 mm
Cushion	5 / 5
Plate	None
Support	Neutral
Surface	road
Best for	long, recovery
Midsole	PWRRUN PB
Upper	Engineered mesh with a padded collar
Outsole	Rubber in high-wear areas
Fit	True to size, secure heel
Widths	Standard and wide