Saucony Women's Triumph ISO 3 Running Shoes - Lightweight Cushioned Sneakers for Women - Perfect for Road Running, Jogging & Gym Workouts

I have *always* been a fan of Saucony running shoes and it's pretty much all I run in and for good reason. I've tried other shoes only to go back to this brand. About me:Distance: 3.6 miles (concrete/asphalt) in PM; 4 miles treadmill (AM)Arch type: Average/NormalFoot type: NeutralWidth: Average/NormalHeight/Weight: 5'6", 140 lbsSaucony size: 7.5 (Dress shoe size 6.5, boot size to accommodate thick sock 7)Offset preference: 12mmMy favorite Saucony shoe has always been the Cohesion, specifically the model #7. I don't like the changes made with the 8, 9, and 10 (the shoe seems snugger, a bit stiffer, and lost the responsiveness of the #7, which was perfect) and wanted some more cushioning as I get older so I decided to check out some more options. Unfortunately, the only Saucony shoe with a 12mm offset is the Cohesion. I tried a Mizuno "cushioned" shoe with a 12mm offset and had to return it (see review). So I decided to try the Triumph. This is one seriously cushioned shoe with a nice flexible midsole/platform. It's not as responsive as the lighter weight Cohesion but it has a nice feel to it. If you ever doubt the cushioning and flexible midsole, just try this on with a pair of Mizuno Enigmas or other shoe. The difference, at least to me, was amazing.I love the design--the tongue is "attached" to the upper so it's not free floating and thus the shoe fits like a glove. It feels nice right out of the box, nice as in there's no breaking in period. I did have to forgo my cushioned sock due to the snugger fit but this shoe has so much cushioning with the Everun technology you don't need a cushioned sock. I docked it a star for not being a 12mm offset (the Triumph has a 8mm offset) and because my legs felt a bit "heavy" after a week of running in it. I've since started rotating it with the Cohesion and find this combination works for me.(Side note: I was reluctant to try the 8mm offset after a negative experience with the Saucony Ride, which is nowhere near as cushioned or flexible. I experienced a hip/ankle injury after two runs in the Ride and thus went back to the Cohesion. I've been injury free in the many years I've run in the Cohesion and hope to stay that way with the Triumph in rotation. Time will tell. I'm not sure if the different offset is to blame but just pointing it out for other runners who have run in a particular offset for years and experience issues when switching between them.)Love these shoes. I am a neutral runner (minimal pronation) so I don't need a stability shoe. The ever run sole is well cushioned. Not a huge arch support, but as they break in I can feel the arches. I wear 9-9.5 shoe size in casual shoes - I wear 10.5 in these to run in (not because they run small, but rather for proper fit and normal foot swelling that occurs while you run).I have another color with 250 mi on them and I'm breaking this new pair in to replace them eventually.I will say, I bought the old color for half price knowing I'd get an older shoe. It was made over a year ago. The materials can break down just sitting on shelves. Its not a huge deal for me, because I plan on putting 400-500 mi on them in the next 3-4 months. However, if you need them to last longer, it may be worth getting the newer, more expensive colors to have a newer shoe.Prior to these shoes I was running in a nimbus - a very well cushioned shoe. I liked them, but I had trouble with my forefoot falling asleep on runs.This is a great neutral (not for pronators), high cushioned shoe. If you have a very high arch you may need to put an insert in these because it is a flatter arched shoe compared to asics, nike, and adidas. I have a decent arch and don't have an issue with the triumph because my arch sinks into the cushion.The offset is 8mm so I have to work my way into these shoes from some of the others. If you don't know what offset means, don't worry an 8 mm drop is a nice in-between that you really wont notice unless you're running more than 25 miles a week.The original price is a good indication of the quality of running shoe so it is clear that you're getting a good buy with this shoe regularly priced in stores at $160. It is simply an older version, but that is fine.Not a lot changed in this version of the triumph. I love the soft design of the shoe tongue and area around the ankle. The upper is a nice stretch material.As a college coach, I go through shoes quickly because I wear them for practice and for running, so the price and high cushioning makes these great!This shoe fit me perfectly. I originally ordered a 7 but did need to size up 1/2 a size to get the best comfort when running. I only do light running 4-5 miles a day and so far is lasting good too. I have found the best comfort & support in saucony shoes.Owned two pair of the previous generation of this shoe and absolutely loved those. My hip pain diminished greatly when I switched to these (I'm a 30 year old aspiring jogger whose body thinks it's much older).Unfortunately I don't like this generation as much as the last. They're a little smaller, so I probably should have gone up a half size (instead I just wore lighter socks and took longer to break them in). Comfort / feature wise, I don't feel like I've gained anything. Aesthetically I don't like them as much either. My old ones looked cool, but these look like Reeboks I'd buy on clearance at Kohl's, which isn't what I'm going for. It's shallow, but it makes a difference for my motivation if I feel BA in my workout gear.I have been running in these shoes for a few weeks, and so far they are working out quite nicely. I've been running in a number of different models of Saucony Triumphs for a good ten years now if not more. The last few years I've had to go up from a size 9 to a 9.5 to ensure sufficient room in the toe box. 9.5 is doing the trick, but I could probably go up to 10 on these. Now it may be that my big feet are getting even bigger, in which case, feel free to disregard everything I've said about size. At any rate, I've found the Saucony Triumphs to be a durable, reliable, light-weight running shoe. I go 5 miles twice a week. Not huge distances, but long enough to appreciate the support and protection these shoes afford. That's why I keep coming back.Nice pair of running shoes, very comfortable, good cushioned in the heelsI’ve had these trainers before so know that they for well and are comfortableLove these shoes.....always run in them. Bought this pair as upping the mileage in preparation for London Marathon....Best running shoes everI really liked these trainers, but they were too wide for mr!