Saucony Hurricane 24 Review: Max Cushion With a Hint of Stability

Introduction

The Saucony Hurricane 24 has just launched in the UK, and it slots into the brand’s lineup as a max-cushion trainer with a hint of stability built in. It pairs Saucony’s top-tier PWRRUN PB foam with an older, firmer PWRRUN frame around it, sitting on a tall stack that promises a comfortable, protective ride. The obvious question is whether it justifies its place alongside the recently released Triumph 22, which also uses PWRRUN PB. After spending time in the shoe, the Hurricane 24 comes out as a genuinely comfortable, smooth-riding option, even if it carries some weight along the way.

Who This Product Is For

At around 357g (12.6 oz) in a UK 11, this is not a lightweight. Weight alone never tells the whole story, but it does shape what this shoe is for. The Hurricane 24 is built for easy runs, recovery runs, long slow outings, and daily miles where comfort matters more than speed. It is not a shoe for faster sessions, and it is not one you would want to run in a hurry.

It fits a particular type of runner well: someone who wants plenty of cushion, a hint of guidance through the foot strike, and a broad platform underfoot, but who does not want the aggressive, potentially unstable ride of something like the Nike Invincible Run. Runners with very flat feet may find the arch a bit too much, though.

Main Strengths

The midsole is the highlight. The heel measures about 42mm and the forefoot about 36mm, giving a 6mm drop, and the two-foam construction works beautifully together. The PWRRUN PB core, the same foam found in the Endorphin Pro and Endorphin Speed, measures around 24 Shore A here and feels soft and squashy, closer to the foam in the Endorphin Speed 4 and Pro 4 than the slightly firmer, more muted material in the Triumph 22. It is surrounded by PWRRUN at around 33 Shore A, which acts as a supportive cage and guides the foot through the stride. The compression feels consistent across the whole foot, and the gentler 6mm drop keeps the midsole out of the way of your foot strike, especially at slower paces.

The upper is another strong point, and a better fit than the Triumph 22 for at least some feet. The lace loops help you get a good lockdown without cinching the laces hard, the heel padding is generous, and the OrthoLite insole adds to the plush step-in feel. The forefoot measures about 13.2cm wide and the heel about 10.6cm, making this one of the widest shoes in its class, wider even than the Adidas Superblast 2, which gives a very stable platform for heavier-built runners or anyone who wants real ground contact area.

The outsole impresses too. The rubber measures around 75 Shore A, one of the tougher applications recently, with a coarse multi-directional ridged pattern that feels a bit like a herringbone basketball design. Grip on dry tarmac, damp concrete, and smoother stones is good, an area where recent Saucony outsoles have sometimes struggled. There is also slightly more toe flexibility here than in the Triumph 22, which felt more rigid.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Weight is the main compromise. The Hurricane 24 comes in marginally heavier than the Triumph 22 and makes the Superblast 2 feel like a feather by comparison. The plush upper contributes, with considerable padding and an upper that is not the most breathable, so it is best suited to cooler climates rather than consistently hot conditions.

There are a few smaller gripes: noticeable tongue slide during runs (held in place only by the lace loops), stretchy flexible laces that will not suit everyone, and an upper score of 2.6 out of 3 reflecting that generous padding. The stability elements are mild rather than prominent; the shoe is comfortable first and stable second.

The outsole has real limits. This is a road and pavement shoe only. There is a lot of exposed midsole, and thorns and small rocks were already starting to penetrate and stick into the PWRRUN foam during testing. The PWRRUN PB section takes a pounding and gets chewed up quickly, so gravel and debris-covered trails should be avoided. On anything uneven the ride feels clunky. The outsole scores 2.7 out of 3, with the wide surface area and good rubber offset by the exposed midsole risk.

Buying Advice

At £165 at UK retail, the Hurricane 24 undercuts the Triumph 22 by about £5 and sits around the same price as the Invincible Run. Build quality out of the box is excellent, with no stitching faults or glue seepage, and discount retailers have been selling it for slightly less. It scores 2.6 out of 3 on value in a market where max-cushion prices keep climbing.

Choose the Hurricane 24 if you are a heavier-built runner who wants a wide platform without an overly wide upper, if you need a touch of stability for daily miles, or if you simply want a beautifully cushioned shoe that can double as an all-day comfort option for long periods on your feet. If weight is a priority, the Superblast 2 remains the go-to for comfort without the heft. If you prefer maximum cushion with more inherent instability, the Invincible Run is the alternative, and the firmer-riding Triumph 22 remains the pick if you want PWRRUN PB with a bit more snap.

Conclusion

The Hurricane 24 scores 10.6 out of 12 overall, a real surprise and a genuinely enjoyable shoe. Its buttery smooth cushioning, wide stable platform, and improved grip make it one of the better big-stack models Saucony has released, even if the weight and road-only outsole keep it niche. For easy miles and everyday comfort, it is an easy recommendation.