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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs Saucony Triumph 22: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: 75% of 134 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

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

75%of 134 owners recommend

75% recommend · 6% neutral · 19% don't

Owners praise

Versatile do-it-all daily and tempo shoe
Great for uptempo, tempo and race-pace runs
Nice bounce, pop and protective cushioning

Owners complain about

Narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe
Firm, dead-feeling midsole with little bounce
Toe numbness or circulation issues mid-run

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Saucony Triumph 22

42%of 53 owners recommend

42% recommend · 15% neutral · 43% don't

Owners praise

Plush, cushioned feel that owners describe as soft and comfortable underfoot
More stable heel and forefoot than the Triumph 20/21, especially for wider feet
Great daily trainer for easy, recovery, and middle-distance miles

Owners complain about

Noticeably heavier and bulkier than the Triumph 20/21, a jump many owners call out by name
Feels clunky and dense underfoot, described repeatedly as running 'like a brick'
Feet run hot, especially on the forefoot, with some reporting it takes 150km+ to fade and complaints of near-zero breathability

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Which should you buy?

Get the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 if

✓Runners wanting a plated tempo and uptempo shoe
✓Those doing race-pace workouts and faster efforts
✓Runners with narrow to medium-width feet
✓Runners wanting one versatile do-everything trainer

Skip it if

Wide-footed runners (narrow, pointed toe box)
Runners wanting soft, bouncy cushioning

Get the Saucony Triumph 22 if

✓Daily-trainer runners logging easy/steady miles who want max cushioning and protection
✓Runners with tired legs on recovery days seeking a soft, plush, protected ride
✓Walkers and all-day-on-feet wearers who value comfort over performance
✓Fans of a firmer, wider, more stable heel-strike feel versus the 20/21

Skip it if

Weight-conscious runners chasing speed, tempo, or race-day performance
Anyone prone to hot feet or needing breathable uppers for summer running

What Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 owners say

“Endo Speed 4 being great”
— @dhgpan on YouTube

“i love them so much i decided to run the marathon i was preparing with”
— @jeremybmxfr on YouTube

“Speed 4 is by far my least favourite version. I loved version 1-3 but this one just doesn't feel right on my foot.”
— @nickskier1 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

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs Saucony Triumph 22: frequently asked questions

Is the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 or the Saucony Triumph 22 better?

Real owners lean toward the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: 75% of 134 owners recommend it, vs 42% of 53 for the Saucony Triumph 22.

Who should get the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4?

Owners point the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 at runners wanting a plated tempo and uptempo shoe, and those doing race-pace workouts and faster efforts.

Who should get the Saucony Triumph 22?

Owners point the Saucony Triumph 22 at daily-trainer runners logging easy/steady miles who want max cushioning and protection, and runners with tired legs on recovery days seeking a soft, plush, protected ride.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 is narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe. For the Saucony Triumph 22, it's noticeably heavier and bulkier than the Triumph 20/21, a jump many owners call out by name.