Recently, my trusty Hoka Clifton 9 running shoes crossed 600kms & I replaced them with a Saucony Triumph 22.

The various Hokas performed quite well over the years and I had no intention to go with another brand. However, the below factors compelled me to

1. There were no Clifton 10s, still
2. The existing Clifton 9 (more than a year old model) was still full price
3. The available Clifton 9 liveries were very drab and dull

I was keen on trying more responsive shoes, so I went with the Saucony Triumph 22, which were on sale. I ordered them from Rev Runner and they arrived within 2 days.

First Impressions

My first impressions, after using them for 10 days, are below, but first, some before-after comparison by numbers.

As you can see, apart from my pace being slightly slower with the Saucony, there’s not much difference between the 2 runs.

For the first few days, the Saucony did feel softer, but as they got broken-in, they firmed up and became more responsive. I also noticed a bit more supination for the first few runs, but it resolved itself once I got used to them.

Overall, I think both shoes are quite similar in terms of weight, comfort, responsiveness.