I am a longtime lover of the Saucony Ride, but a friend suggested that I try the Triumph. Im so glad I did! I wear an 8 in street shoes, but I need a 9 in the Ride & Triumph- so keep that in mind if you're new to this shoe. It has a soft ride for my long runs, but I don't feel like they're heavy (although they are on the heavier side in comparison to other neutral shoes.) These hug my feet and feel cozy. I haven't had any problems with the tongue pulling to the side or feeling too thin. I still love my Saucony Ride, but the Triumph are my new favorites for runs over 6 miles. I finish & my joints are so much happier :)