Saucony - Peregrine 12 GORE-TEX

I have a [pair of these](https://startfitness.co.uk/products/saucony-peregrine-12-gtx-womens-trail-running-shoes-grey) which are great multi purpose shoes.

Salomon Gore Tex sneakers. My second choice are Saucony Gore Tex sneakers.

Ever since they significantly overhauled it with the 12 (prior generations, especially the 11, were stiffer, burlier, heavier, and much more durable).

I'm on my third pair of Endorphin Edges and that's how my first pair looked after around 160 miles/257 km mainly on dry rocky US southwest trails. My second pair looked better at the same level of use on the same trails. My third pair is around 100 km and looks to be close to my second pair. I took them out to 300 miles but was more careful on traction for the last bit. Similar results on both pairs of my Xodus Ultra 2s and Peregrine 12. So normal for Saucony but on the lower end for trail shoes in general. What is particularly concerning for me was the damage and peeling from the outsole cutouts and straight up losing chunks of outsole lugs as opposed to having them wear down like in other shoes. It's a shame, because I love the fit of the Endorphin Edge and it's otherwise very durable in the upper and midsole since I retired them from harder trails but still use them for easier trails and roads. I hope Saucony addresses this and was surprised to see their trail line wane after 2020-2023.

Peregrine are my favorite trail shoes. They just fit my feet very well so I’ve stuck with the line for about 8 years. I don’t remember which design was the 11 but I do know it’s an older model. I think they’re are up to 14 now. I use the 13 currently and it has been one of the more durable models. The 12’s fell apart very quickly for me. I like the low drop, integrated tongue, and tread design. The tread on the 13 is good at giving traction without holding on to mud.

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.

The Peregrine rules, I just got my 4th pair the other day.

Yup, I personally have stuck with the model no. 12. They’re getting older so they’re pretty cheap too. They have a relatively small amount of foam compared to most other modern shoes which is why I like them but most people prefer a little more cushioning.

That's crazy, I consistently have pinky toe blisters with my peregrines on. What's wrong with my feet :(

I made the mistake of buying two pairs of peregrine 12 a few years ago. Both got warrantied within 100km and both 13 replacements broke immediately as well. Then they replaced them with one pair of peregrine 14 and between all of them together they lasted shorter than my peregrine 10s

I also have much of the Saucony trail lineup (Peregrine 12, Endorphin Trail, Switchback 2, Endorphin Rift). They work well in the midwest where the trails are mostly grass and mud or just to use in the snow. When I have taken them to the east coast I thought I was going to die sliding on all the rocks.