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There are two things you can do when you turn a corner. You can lean back and revel in all the good you've achieved. Or you can look ahead, take a step towards the future and cement your position. has with 20, chosen to do the latter!
With PWRRUN+ and Speedroll technology, shows a new way for how a Triumph should be. And I find it incredibly exciting. The shoe is 10 grams lighter (Triumph 20 weighs 280 grams in EU 42.5) than before, with more foam in the midsole. And something happened, which I personally find a bit strange. Namely, the heel drop has become 10mm instead of 8mm.
Saucony Triumph 20 – Still a Triumph
And what does all this do for 20? Well, it actually gives the feeling of running in a very modern . But it still feels like running in a Saucony Triumph.
It is still a comfortable and soft running shoe with a lot of flexibility in the sole. But the new combination of midsole material PWRRUN+ and Saucony's SpeedRoll technology, gives a different running experience. Especially the SpeedRoll technology. It works like a “rocker” or a hinge, so you almost roll through the foot strike. It is the curve underneath, that almost cracks mid-foot, so you tip forward.
Together with the new version PWRRUN+ foam, it provides great comfort, but also a rather ‘snappy’ feel. It's not like you sink far into the shoe; it wants you to move quickly on, without feeling like a tempo shoe.
Saucony Triumph 20 – Can it be true?
After my first run in the shoe, I said to my colleague: “I simply don't believe that there is a 10 mm drop in that shoe!” And I still hold on to that. Or. It probably is true, that there is a 10mm drop in it. But I don't feel it that high. I think it might be because of the SpeedRoll technology that it feels lower. If I had to guess, and I didn't know what it was rated at, I would have thought it was at most 8mm or even lower. So you shouldn't worry about it feeling like wearing high heels.
Another thing, which I truly believe should be praised for, is the grip they've put on the Triumph 20. The outsole stands really firm, and grips well on surfaces, both on asphalt and gravel. They say themselves, they've made the outsole lighter, and I don't feel it compromises grip. It really grabs the ground, ensuring a firm stance.
The upper is soft, comfortable, and quite breathable. The first time I put the shoes on, I was a bit nervous, because it felt like it squeezed my little toe on my right foot. I was worried if I’d run with a ‘sleeping’ toe feeling. But as I started to run, nothing squeezed, and I forgot all about the fear.
Saucony Triumph 20 – All aboard
is a shoe that most runners could use as a training shoe. It has plenty of cushioning, so even heavier runners can use it, and SpeedRoll technology allows for some speed, making it ideal for those who want a versatile shoe. And if you just want a really cool training shoe, where everything works, Saucony Triumph 20 is also ideal.
I actually think that Saucony Triumph 20 could be part of the . It has many of the same qualities, typically characterizing shoes from the Endorphin line, such as soft and responsive foam in the midsole and SpeedRoll technology, which helps your foot through the foot strike. It was just a passing thought, but it might help you understand what kind of shoe I think the Saucony Triumph 20 is.
To wrap up the review, I would say that Saucony Triumph 20 is the best version of Triumph I've tried. PWRRUN+ and SpeedRoll technology are very welcome additions to the popular shoe! I once had a teacher who often said that now was the time to decide if you would stay on the platform or board the train – and I can warmly recommend you hop on the Triumph 20 train.
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