Saucony Hurricane 24 vs Triumph 22: Which Max-Cushion Trainer Deserves Your Easy Miles?

Introduction

Saucony gave both of its big-cushion trainers a major overhaul this year, adding the PB-based PWRRUN PB foam previously reserved for its fast Endorphin shoes to the Hurricane 24 and Triumph 22. On paper that looks like a guaranteed win for both, but the two shoes ended up on very different paths.

The Triumph is the neutral shoe of the pair, while the Hurricane is the stability option, though neither rides the way traditional stability shoes used to. Both are premium-priced at $160 in the US; in the UK the Hurricane sits at £165 and the Triumph at £170. Both are heavy shoes too: the Hurricane 24 weighs 326 g (11.5 oz) in a UK 9, with the Triumph 22 just behind at 322 g (11.4 oz).

Specifications and Build

The geometry differences are the first thing to understand. The Hurricane 24 is a lower-drop shoe with a 6 mm drop and a 38 mm heel stack (32 mm at the forefoot). The Triumph 22 carries a 10 mm drop with a 37 mm heel stack and a 27 mm forefoot.

The Triumph 22 now has a midsole made entirely of PWRRUN PB with an insole on top. Saucony widened the shoe and added large sidewalls of foam for extra stability compared with previous models. The Hurricane takes a different approach: most of its midsole is the softer, bouncier PWRRUN PB, but it is cradled by a frame of firmer, more durable PWRRUN foam, plus sidewalls and an even wider base than the Triumph.

Outsole coverage favours the Triumph 22, which has fuller rubber coverage, though the key impact zones are still covered on the Hurricane, which exposes more foam through the midfoot.

Upper and Fit

Both uppers are engineered mesh with solid padding around the heel and tongue, plus a sizeable internal heel counter. The result is a structured upper that holds the foot well, and testers reported no rubbing or heel irritation in either shoe.

Fit is true to size for most testers in their usual running sizes. There is comfortable toe room without the shoes being overly spacious, and the regular width fits broad enough that many runners will not need the wide option. The Triumph 22 does carry a touch more volume in the tongue and overall, and both are fairly thick uppers, which is worth remembering if you run in warmer conditions.

Saucony Hurricane 24

The Hurricane 24 arrived with modest expectations and turned out to be the surprise of the pair. Despite being labelled a moderate stability shoe, it is hard to tell that from the ride: there is no big medial post, just a very wide base and sidewall construction that nestles the foot. Even neutral runners reported genuinely enjoying it.

The midsole is where it earns its place. The PWRRUN PB foam gives a soft, sink-in cushioned feeling and then pings back, so you never feel lost in mushy foam. Combined with the lower drop and gentle rocker, it rolls through smoothly and comfortably, and it runs noticeably lighter than its on-paper weight during long runs or when picking up the pace slightly.

For easy runs, recovery runs and long steady sessions, this is one of the standout big-cushion shoes of the year: protective on the legs but still lively and fun underfoot.

Saucony Triumph 22

The Triumph line has a strong history, with the 20 and 21 counted among the best cushioned trainers around, so the 22 arrived under real pressure. The result here is more mixed. Despite the full PWRRUN PB midsole, the foam does not feel as bouncy and sprightly as it does in the Endorphin range, and the shoe leans into a cushioned cruiser role.

It remains a stable, protective shoe that rolls through acceptably and does the job on easy and long runs. But it lacks the spark the foam change was expected to bring, and it is arguably less versatile than its predecessors: previous Triumphs could handle a more uptempo run, while the 22 does not reward that kind of effort as well.

Some testers also found the ride firmer and duller than expected depending on where they land and how light they are, describing it as solid but unspectacular. The fuller outsole rubber may give it a slight durability edge over the Hurricane, though the difference is not large.

Which One Should You Buy?

Both shoes sit in the same niche: heavy, max-cushioned trainers built for easy runs, recovery runs and long sessions at a consistent relaxed pace. Neither is really a tempo-day shoe, so the decision comes down to which does that core job better.

Based on extensive testing, the Hurricane 24 is the pick. It feels softer, livelier and smoother, rolls through more enjoyably, and handles its weight better despite being the slightly heavier shoe. Its stability elements are subtle enough that neutral runners should not be put off, and it is marginally cheaper in the UK too.

If you loved the Triumph 20 or 21, be prepared: the 22 is a different, more relaxed shoe rather than an evolution of that energetic ride. If all you want is a plush, stable daily trainer for comfortable miles, the Hurricane 24 is the safer and more rewarding choice of these two.

Conclusion

The Hurricane 24 and Triumph 22 share the same foam, similar stacks and similar prices, but the Hurricane 24 delivers a more enjoyable ride for the easy and long runs both shoes are built for. It is the standout max-cushion option of this pairing, while the Triumph 22 remains a capable but less inspiring cruiser.