Saucony Men's Triumph 19 Running Shoe

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The triumph weighs in at 10.6 ounces (300g), which is still a midweight to slightly heavy shoe in my opinion, but Saucony has seen the light that less is more and the Triumph 19 lost nearly a full ounce since version 18. I really like the look of the Triumph 19, the shoe has a classic vibe to it, a very sleek looking running shoe with some eye-catching colors. The Triumph 19 feels light and has a crisper ride to it. Does that make sense? I just think it has a nice pep to it. It also feels very soft. I think some people will love the softer ride of this shoe. It did lose some of the responsiveness it had in the Triumph 18, but in return, you get a nice comfortable ride. I enjoyed using this shoe for long runs and easy runs. What’s Special About the Saucony Triumph 19? Top Three Things:

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Many fans of the Triumph 18 may have noticed that the platform of the Triumph is nearly identical. The T19 midsole has a generous amount of PWRRUN+ foam that is capped off with, to the best of my knowledge, a thin layer of Everun. Despite the trend in running shoes to completely scrap a shoe after each iteration to try something new Saucony has leaned into the if it ain’t broke… approach. I have mixed feelings about the fit of this shoe. First things first, the in-step feel is incredibly comfortable. The cushion in the heel collar and in the tongue feels nice, and the fit in the toe box is also spot on. It’s great for someone like me who needs a nice wide toebox. And the new mono-mesh upper is really breathable. Renee: Again, Jermey and Jeff have all the specs covered. I found the midsole on the “soft” side with some bounce in the ride. I found the midsole comforting instead of mushy. I like the traditional ride (i.e. no Speedroll) when running off-pavement, so the midsole provides a good balance of usage for me. Overall: B+ (A solid option for the premium daily trainer in the neutral category. Some stability and transition elements could be refined but overall a good option out there.) The lower part of the heel counter, with the light grid pattern, continues towards the midfoot and brings a subtle stability touch that is appreciated on longer runs.

Jeremy: Marketed as a faster shoe, I think that those two fit the same purpose of long distance responsive comfort. Jeremy: As for virtually every Saucony road shoe out there, XT-900 outsole material still perfectly does the job in the Triumph 19. The T19 will handle more miles, more paces, and will be comfier. The fit is also better in the T19. There’s not much to say about this outsole: simple, effective, the grip is good even on wet asphalt, and it works well on light dry trails. Durability is excellent and I cannot see any sign of wear after 80+kms.So far I can’t tell much how different from its prédecessor it is, but I can tell that the Triumph 19 proved me a bit wrong in thinking it was a “limo for cool days and not much” kind of shoe. I should have listened a bit more to a friend of mine that had an excellent experience with the previous iterations! 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. A substantial lightening of the shoe, making it more competitive with other models like Puma Velocity, whose upper is lined with an inner sleeve I’m a huge fan of the Triumph line-up and here are my top three favorite features of the Triumph 19: The Softer Ride The fit is unchanged from last year, the toe box is still really good for a standard shaped shoe (as in, not Altra or Topo), and the tongue is still really plush.

This is a max cushioned, neutral, road running shoe that can work for anyone. However, this is especially for you if you’re someone who doesn’t have a lot of shoes in your rotation and would like to keep it that way. The Triumph 19 makes a great daily trainer AND a long run/easy run shoe. If you need a consistent shoe and you like cushion, this will be the shoe for you. It also has a different feel from many of the best cushioned running shoes. A lot of brands opt to put very soft and squishy foams in the midsole; I like a squishy shoe, and the likes of the Nike Invincibleand Asics Novablast 2 are comfortable and fun on easy runs, but many runners will prefer the more stable and traditional feel of the Triumph, which is a bit firmer underfoot. I didn’t love the slightly stretchy laces, and there’s a small tab that holds the bottom lace that gets in the way of the normal location of my Stryd pod. Those are literally the biggest gripes I can find-Jeff Jeff: I know we’ve said it a few times in the last six months, but this year’s shoe is virtually identical to last year’s shoe under foot. Busting out the calipers, I can’t find a difference in proportions anywhere, and it’s easy to see that they are incredibly similar.

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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 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. Reebok Floatride Energy Grow Review- We look at the one of the most sustainable shoes in the market today and dive into the world of castor bean usage 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. 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.

And I even think that those endurance paces (not easy, and far from hard..something around Z2-early Z3 pace for zones-minded runners) are where the shoe shines the most. You still get the comfortable cushioning, and benefit from the responsiveness of the midsole, and its flexibility that’s really engaging you to push forward, in a very smooth motion. The rigid heel counter is nicely padded and ensures a secure hold, as for the midfoot. Saucony really has streamlined the midfoot part of their shoes, throwing away the ISO conception, for the best IMO. Foothold is not compromised at all, and the uppers are much more simple and effective, saving weight on the occasion. Although it’s technically a heavy shoe, on par with other luxe trainers like the Brooks Glycerin 19 and Altra Paradigm 6, the Triumph rides light and bouncy. Giving it that energetic sensation is a Pwrrun+ midsole and top sole, introduced in the shoe’s 17th version. Pwrrun+ foam is 28 percent lighter than the Saucony’s original Pwrrun; it’s supportive for easy long runs, and responsive during tempo runs and workouts. “The Triumph 19 feels like running on big, spongy paws,” raved one tester who typically runs in Asics Gel-Kayanos. “Like a Kayano, they’re somewhat stiff and solid, but also nicely soft.” The fit is TTS, and as we say, fits like a glove in my usual 10.5US/44.5EU, with the right amount of space in front of the toes. 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.

Renee: Like Jeremy, I do not often like high-cushioned, soft road shoes. The Triumph does not feel mushy, and the overall cushion helps with comfort during long runs. The weight makes the shoe a slower/easy day shoe for me, and I do not get responsiveness from the ride/midsole, which is fine for its usage. The ride is “buttery smooth” and traditional on pavement and relatively smooth on dirt/gravel. ROBBE: Like I said above, this shoe isn’t going to wow you. Which is fine, but if you’ve been tantalized by some of the Endorphin line, just don’t think you’re getting that same feeling from this PWRRUN+ midsole. It’s a bit soft, which provides that cushion and comfort, but you’re sacrificing pop and performance. The shoe’s comfortable, feels light, especially for the amount of protection that I can feel while walking and I must say that I was eager to run with them! The result of the Saucony Triumph 19’s soft, responsive cushioning is a smooth and lively ride. Runners appreciate this shoe’s flexibility and energy return, which few competitors can boast at this level of comfort. 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.