Dr. David Salas is a 135 lb male with notable PRs ranging from 3:54 in the 1500m to 1:08:36 for half marathon. He typically runs 60 to 70 miles per week and trains from about 7:30 recovery runs to fast shorter efforts at 4:30 pace. He normally prefers neutral shoes with a firmer ride, but is completely open to other types of shoes. He is a footwear enthusiast at heart and will always appreciate a high quality shoe when it comes around. For updates on training or testing, IG handle: @docsofrundavid Runners love the shoe’s new aesthetic, which is stylish and has some fun touches (yellow laces, mind you!). They also appreciate the brand’s efforts to use more environmentally friendly materials. Renee: Both shoes fall into the heavier, long-run shoe category for me, weighing about the same. In a women’s size 8, I have more room in the toebox (almost too much) in the Phantom. The Phantom 2 is a lower-drop shoe with the same amount of rubber coverage on the outsole. Underfoot, the Triumph 19 feels more comfortable. Choose the Phantom 2 if you need a big toebox, low drop, and firmer midsole. The Phantom 2 might be slightly better at “faster” paces because of the firmer midsole. Otherwise, go with the Triumph 19. In summary, 2021 is a very good vintage for the Saucony Triumph, with a new version rich in improvements. We see little reason to pass upon it, especially if you’re looking for a comfortable premium shoe for your long runs. There are a few small things that I don’t quite understand about this shoe. For example, I (and it seems like society) would’ve preferred a flared heel counter, which is industry standard now. Also, it just feels like this shoe should have a pull tab. I’m not a tab addict like some runners out there, but it definitely would have a spot on this one.

Saucony Triumph 19 Review Analysis (2021): Should You Get It? Saucony Triumph 19 Review Analysis (2021): Should You Get It?

David: The Saucony Triumph 19 was much more enjoyable for me than the 18. The 19 felt more natural on foot (the 18 was very heavy) thanks to the lighter upper. The midsole and outsole remain the same throughout. The bevel of the heel is done well and the outsole has cutouts in convenient places to make the shoe flexible and rigid in comfortable areas. PWRUN+ still yields a highly protective ride throughout while also providing some responsiveness. The shoe certainly feels better at daily paces though. I've done some harder strides and paces in this shoe and I find it is just a little too much for for those purposes. The outsole is trusty and I have been able to take this in various different terrains. I did find that the midfoot to forefoot transition could come off a little "slappy" and I think some of that might be because of the break of the outsole through the midfoot region of the shoe. Otherwise it is a solid neutral cushioned trainer. A suede insert along the eyelets adds a bit of structure here and I think it plays a big role in the efficiency of this upper construction. Still want some more? The newfound breathability of the upper is not just a marketing line off the spec sheet. Tried and tested this last week-end under the sun (finally!): my feet were perfectly dry despite the heat and the...active session. Neither hot spots nor any chafing while shuttling up & down a hill.

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As a consequence, I must admit that I enjoyed the T19 far more than expected, and it has easily found a place in my shoe rotation. Those long asphalt runs, easy or with some tempo chunks thrown in are a real delight to be run with the T19. I even performed a hill workout, 2’ all out uphill and a “fast return” downhill, where the amount of heel cushioning was a real relief during the downhills on a hard surface and considering I had heavy legs as the workout came just after a 4 hour bike ride… Jeremy: Well I must admit that my first foray into the Triumph line was a tremendous discovery. Comfort for endless miles under the foot, a welcome responsiveness to handle many different paces, all in a smooth motion, the plush step in of the upper that I love so much in Saucony’s road shoes, an understated look with touches of fun, durability, grip...I can’t see anything to really gripe about here. It has easily found a (large) place in my shoes rotation. This amount of protection, responsiveness, outsole at just shy over 300gs for a US10.5 is a homerun.

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Adidas Adios 6 review - A complete retake on the workout trainer, featuring lightstrike pro in the forefoot Renee: Renee: As with Jeremy, this is my first Triumph. I had no idea what to expect. My note about the ride after my first run was “buttery smooth.” Like all Saucony shoes, the fit is perfect for my feet. I wear a women’s size 8 in my Saucony trail and roadsshoes, and the sizing and fit is similar in the Triumph as compared to other models. The fit and feel is comfortable throughout. My only caveat about the shoes is the weight. My shoes weighed 8.75oz (right) and 9.03oz (left), which is a big difference in weight between shoes in my women’s size 8. At that weight, the Triumph 19 is beyond a daily trainer and exclusively a long, easy/slow day shoe for me. That’s not a negative, just my note on usage. On the flip side of that issue, the shoes run well on pavement and gravel/light trail, providing a good amount of cushion and durability. PWRRUN+ is not even remotely close to a soft material. It is comfortable, plush, but not soft. It has a nice density to it that is sensible even when walking in the shoes, or thumb-pushing into it. Personally I find it falls right within my personal preferences of responsive cushioning. Not a mushy, pillow-like feeling, but more of a...firm mattress. The step-in is so comfortable, as for every Saucony road shoe that I’ve owned (lots of Kinvaras, and a Mirage). Perhaps my feet go well with Saucony uppers, but some of my acquaintances have the same feeling: Saucony’s uppers are plush. I really feel like stepping in an old pair of slippers, comfy, cozy, plush without any excess of material. ADRIENNE: The Saucony Triumph is a premium trainer that’s been around for quite a while now with its 19 th iteration. This is a shoe that I feel like has been ignored in the past, but should not be this go around.

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Could it lose more weight? Sure, but it’s more manageable than past iterations, and even though it’s technically heavier than the Endorphin Shift 2 (10 ounces) we recently reviewed, it feels lighter thanks to its peppier midsole. Durability ok, grip great That’s right, welcome to the latest episode of the Saucony Deja Vu Tour! Triumph 18 fans are about to be very happy, because this shoe is incredibly similar to its predecessor, with the biggest change being the weight loss - which is substantial. But we’ll get more into that down below. Some reviewers welcome the use of recycled materialsin this upper. There’s certainly a demand for more carbon-neutral footwear in general (for information, Brooks did it with its Ghost 14,which is carbon neutral, in addition to being 100% vegan). Even if Saucony doesn’t provide the exact amount of ecological materials used in the upper, it’s still a welcome initiative. The little plus appreciated by users: the vertical reflective cage in the heel for safe night runs. The semi-gusseted tongue is nicely padded, without excess, and works well. There’s not much to say about it, it gets its job perfectly done. The padding of the tongue works in team with the laces, that are the stretchiest ones I’ve seen! Their rounded profile, their elasticity and the tongue padding result in a pressure free yet very secure foothold, no matter how tight you tie the laces.

Saucony Triumph 19 Review | 2022 Best Cushioned Running Shoes

ROBBE: I’m not a huge cush guy, and one of the first shoes I bashed in a review for Believe in the Run was the Saucony Triumph ISO 4, a monumental clunker that felt more like a sofa for small mammals than an actual running shoe. So I wasn’t exactly excited to put miles into the Triumph 19, but with the ISO fit gone and a PWRRUN+ midsole, I figure I should give it a try. The Triumph line comes with an image of being the kind of comfy limousine in which you just let go and cruise at an easy pace. At least, this is how I imagined the Triumph would run. The big change in v19 is the upper. The new FormFit mono mesh upper has replaced the double-layered mesh making this shoe lighter, and much more breathable than past versions without losing that luxury Triumph feel.Renee: The outsole is enough to provide durability and some traction off pavement without being obstructive on pavement. Although it won’t provide a trail-shoe-like grip on gravel, it does run very well on gravel roads. The Triumph 19 continues the Saucony’s streak of comfortable, plush and effective uppers for me, at least in their road shoe department. The Triumph clearly stands up to its reputation of a long distance slipper and I really cannot see something bad to mention about the upper of the shoe. Light, supportive but unobtrusive, I still feel some “foot freedom” which is something I value a lot. The Velocity is clearly biased towards the more dynamic side of the spectrum and is lighter by 1 oz, but I find that its heel EVA layer kind of mitigates the otherwise fantastic Nitro foam.