Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Brooks Ghost 17 vs Saucony Triumph 22: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 42% of 53 for the Saucony Triumph 22.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
82%of 11 owners recommend
82% recommend · 0% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs
- Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet
- Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles
Owners complain about
- Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions
- The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers
- Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners
What Brooks Ghost 17 owners say
“these shoes are IT”
“Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.”
“Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing”— @albertteng1191 on
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What Saucony Triumph 22 owners say
“Still enjoying mine.”— @thomasn1279 on
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“these have been very comfortable from the start and i love throwing them on on days when my legs feel tired”— @OGPixelProphet on
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“Sounds like the best thing about the 22sis that the 21s are going cheap now”