Saucony Ride 18 vs Saucony Triumph 23

The Saucony Ride 18 and Saucony Triumph 23 are two of the American brands' most popular daily trainers, each providing a different experience underfoot. The Triumph 23 is the softer, more cushioned option and has a steeper heel-to-toe drop, which will appeal to heel strikers. The Ride 18 gives a firmer feel underfoot, but is less bulky than the Triumph 23, and is an overall more versatile shoe. Both shoes have good energy return from their midsoles, but the overall geometry makes both of them somewhat less lively than their scores would suggest.