Weight 346g, 358g, 386g
Evaluation The GRID Trigon is a big launch for Saucony, mainly because it is three new shoes in one. While the upper stays the same across all three, the midsole firmness and outsole materials are varied to produce a Lightweight version (for runners from 100-150lbs), a Responsive version (140-190lbs) and a Durable version (180lbs+).
Before we look at the different versions, how is the shoe as a whole? It’s good. Saucony has built it on a new contour last, which is more sculpted and responsive than before. The midfoot is more snug, and the shoe is lower across the top of the foot. It’s also curved slightly upwards at the front of the shoe, which gives a noticeably smoother toe-off than a shoe such as, say, the GRID Jazz HRC. The cushioning and ride is smooth, with a
rearfoot GRID unit and rubberised foam cushioning pads in the rear- and forefoot, and a split outsole in the forefoot.
The reality is that your choice between the three shoes comes down to your personal preference as much as your weight. You’d have to be really light (probably female), or a big fan of squashy shoes to get the most out of the super-soft Lightweight version (which is in fact more average-weight than light). The Responsive version is the best all-rounder, with a slightly firmer but still very smooth midsole, and more hard-wearing sections on the outsole (
Pegasus fans loved it). And you probably wouldn’t choose the Durable unless you were a big guy, because of its extra weight.
How does the Trigon compare with other Saucony shoes? Taking the Responsive version, it’s a smoother, faster, more cocoon-like shoe than the cheaper GRID Jazz HRC, and a springier alternative to the excellent £70
GRID Omni, for runners who don’t need the Omni’s added stability.
In short One shoe, three varieties. The new Trigon should become an instant classic alongside the stability-oriented GRID Omni – even if it will
be the middle version of the shoe that sells best.
Try it on if you liked Saucony
GRID Jazz GTO or HRC (£60);
Adidas Supernova Cushion (£70);
Nike Air Pegasus 2002 (£60)
