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Nike Pegasus 41 vs Saucony Triumph 22: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Nike Pegasus 41: 60% of 229 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

Nike Pegasus 41

60%of 229 owners recommend
60% recommend · 16% neutral · 24% don't
Owners praise
  • Very comfortable for walking and all-day standing
  • Versatile daily trainer and all-rounder
  • Durable, high-mileage outsole
Owners complain about
  • Firm and dead underfoot, low energy return
  • Heavy and clunky, brick-like feel
  • Caused knee, shin or foot pain for some
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Saucony Triumph 22

42%of 53 owners recommend
42% recommend · 15% neutral · 43% don't
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What Nike Pegasus 41 owners say

“I'm really loving this version.”
— @Mesomorphik on YouTube
“I ran 5k with this shoe ima say it's one of the most comfy shoes I've ever worn”
— @Shah_907 on YouTube
“"my new everyday sneaker" you'll never see them on his feet again.”
— @raymonde4272 on YouTube

What Saucony Triumph 22 owners say

“Still enjoying mine.”
— @thomasn1279 on YouTube
“these have been very comfortable from the start and i love throwing them on on days when my legs feel tired”
— @OGPixelProphet on YouTube
“Sounds like the best thing about the 22sis that the 21s are going cheap now”
— @Onyourtodd on YouTube