Saucony Triumph 21

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Last updated: May 3, 2026

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Reddit Iconhackersapien
11 months ago

Saucony Triumph.. I’m still rocking v20, 600 miles in..the 23s just came out..hard to go wrong with Saucony I also recommend Superblast 2 but they cost a pretty penny

5 months ago

New Balance foams just don’t last long. Try out the Saucony Ride 18, Triumph 23, very good all round shoes and they’re built like tanks, i put 1000kms on my Triumph 20s, and yes I’m a heavy runner

9 months ago

Adidas boston 12, as a 220lb this shoes were superb! The Triumph line from Saucony is also highly recommended, I’m at 1000km on my T20s and still rocking them for easy 5k

Reddit Icononebigdude330
3 months ago

I'm at 206lbs. I put 800 miles on a pair of saucony triumph 20's as I went from 320lbs to 215lbs and they still have life. I'm currently using a pair of Triumph 22's with 350 miles and a pair of ES5 with just under 100 miles. I don't see a need to replace either soon.

12 months ago

I got a pair of Saucony Triumph 20's when I started running at 290lbs. I've got 800 miles on them and I'm down to 202lbs. They still feel great and absolutely made running something that was enjoyable instead of dreadful. I have a pair of Triumph 22's that I'm going to start working on Tuesday.

3 months ago

I'm at 206lbs. I put 800 miles on a pair of saucony triumph 20's as I went from 320lbs to 215lbs and they still have life. I'm currently using a pair of Triumph 22's with 350 miles and a pair of ES5 with just under 100 miles. I don't see a need to replace either soon.

Reddit IconParty-Action-8390
4 months ago

Triumph 20-s. 4 pairs total. - have done my longest ever 28miles in this. The forefoot slim is felt towards ends of 20mile runs though.  Magmax - protective and cruising and heavier.  Most recently amd forst plated - hyperion max 3 - most fun. Not my most comfy sneakers these. But not intrisively uncomfy.  

2 months ago

My exp says this is TRUE. Howeber, feet and legs and movement is so individual that there is no way to universal fact this ever. My motto - get it if you can. Try it. Find.out.  I do like firmer pver soft.  Magnify nitro 3 stinks for me. Aero glide 3 stinks a little less.  Magmax Mach 6  Triumph 20 work for me

Reddit Iconana_ad_mare
12 months ago

Came here to say this - Triumph 20/21s were SO exceptional (especially for those of us who need a firmer sole for PF). Unfortunately, the 21s are essentially sold out everywhere. Hoping Saucony brings back something similar!

Reddit IconAwarenessHappy5846
4 months ago

Same boat. Here are the best after extensive trials: Salomon aero glide 3 (grvl more durable)  Saucony triumph 21 (hard to get) Adizero Evo SL  Adizero SL 2 Saucony endorphin speed 3

Reddit IconBeardedPunkGardener
5 months ago

Saucony for me, completed my first marathon in ES4's and did my first 50km yesterday in Triumph21's both times my feet held up really well. Not to mention I love my EP2's and just bought some Endorphin elite 2's

7 months ago

Saucony for me, there shoes just seem to be right for me. Endo speed, Endo Pro and Triumph are all favourites. And kinvaras have also been favourite of mine 

Reddit Iconbeer_engineer
about 2 months ago

The Triumph 21 was so good. Not in a "wow these are exciting!" way, but in a "I can just put them on and not think about it no matter how many miles I do or don't run" kind of way. Just never had a shoe quite like that. It just chewed up miles. The Triumph 23 is fine, but doesn't disappear on my feet quite like the 21 did. The Vomero 18 is sliding into its place in my rotation lately.

about 2 months ago

Did a bit over 400 on my 21s. They're not totally retired, but are losing their magic a bit. I'm 200-ish pounds and run fast for my size, so they've had hard use. I know people tend to get more out of them usually, but I'm just one of those whose style is hard on shoes. My 23s are still new - just got them a few weeks ago, but haven't been out much since I got them due to being sick and nursing an angry hammy. Only have like 10mi on them so far.

about 2 months ago

21 is PWRRUN+ vs the new PRRUN PB, - just feels a bit different overall, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Though it's a bit tough to do apples-to-apples since my 21s have so many miles and it's tough to recall exactly how they felt when they were brand new. But overall, I'd say the 21 had a bit more "plush" feel to them, which I now get out of my Vomero 18s. The Triumph 23 is more responsive, so I think will be better for when I'm after a bit faster pace.

about 1 month ago

I'm down to 195 from 210 a few months ago - but run fast paces for my size. The Saucony Triumph 21 was my GOAT daily trainer, but the 22 and 23 just weren't the same. RAD UFO, Vomero 18 and Vomero+ are my current go-tos (in that order). All three have been very, very good to me so far.

about 1 month ago

I'm down to 195 from 210 a few months ago - but run fast paces for my size. The Saucony Triumph 21 was my GOAT daily trainer, but the 22 and 23 just weren't the same. RAD UFO, Vomero 18 and Vomero+ are my current go-tos (in that order). All three have been very, very good to me so far.

Reddit IconCatcherInTheRY4
2 months ago

I just did one today in the Triumph 21 lol. I think I've gotta try out this Azura

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