Saucony - Peregrine 11

My peregrine 11s just did the same. I was boulder climbing in Joshua tree and I’m a tall heavy guy, so maybe the stress on the soles tears them. I haven’t had any break from trail running and I’ve owned 5 pairs.

I've run in Peregrines (11, 12, & 13) and I find the Inov-8 Trailfly (The Standard. Not the Speed. Not the Zero (if you're in the UK)) to ride similarly. They're a 6mm drop instead of a 4mm, but they feel very similar under-foot. The mid-sole is on the firmer-side, but with decent energy return. They have a rock-plate. Grip is great where I run (dry, hardpack, a little rocky). Runs on pavement just fine since the lugs aren't extremely aggressive. They have a relatively wide forefoot. I'd size up at least half size, maybe a full size. I've got about 500 miles on mine, uppers are perfectly intact, but horrendously stained because I bought the white ones since I found them deeply discounted. Outsole is more worn, but still completely intact and functional.

I haven't had any issues with my 13's and have over 2,600km on them. I see people saying they are not a good shoe but they've been solid for me. Seems like they're a bit hit and miss. I found the 11's to be excellent while the 12's had rather poor uppers that needed repairing after just 500km The latest 16's look like they should be good with engineered mesh uppers and vibration soles.

I’m just at the edge case of smashed toes with my peregrine 11s. So it depends. Ofc models change as well. Maybe old ones were wide? I think they added fabric to the toes later on.

You need to go to a running shop and try on shoes. But I have the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 and would never use it in slippery/ muddy conditions. It has nowhere near the grip in those conditions compared to my Saucony Peregrines.

The Xodus is just slightly wider too. Peregrine is my main shoe and fits me perfect, but everyone has different feet and your fit in Xodus may vary from mine. Just something to look for when buying.

The ICE are terrible trail shoes compared to the regular Peregrine, and definitely don't compare to Microspikes. Funny enough the ICE are pretty decent shoes for sidewalks that may have some ice and snow on them.

Another option are saucony peregrine ice. They are designed for winter running and have a special tred for wintery conditions. I haven't fallen since I started winter running with them.

Yeah they’re expensive but people regularly talk about putting well in excess of 1,000KM through them. They’re durable shoes. Expensive? Absolutely. Meanwhile my Saucony Peregrines, about a third of the price but are absolutely thrashed by 400-500kms. So in a way, they can pay for themselves compared to other shoes. But yes there are certainly more cost effective options.

I’d believe it. I love the feel of Peregrines but their quality control/durability is honestly pathetic. I owed 10s, 11s and 12s and whilst Peregrines were never really hitting those 600km+ durability that other shoes got, they tend to be cheap enough to make it worth while. After my 12s hardly lasted 300km I called it quits on Peregrines until I hear there are improvements to their design.

Unless I’m going mad, I have a pair of saucony trail shoes with PWRRUN+ midsoles.

Ive been happy with the saucony peregrine esp now that the sole eliminated the portion which allowed for rock intrusion. Can anyone provide insight between these and asics?

GTX Trail runner shoes. Personally use suacony peregrines. Ran through puddles just fine.