Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit IconDer_genealogist
3 months ago

You should try the Peregrine 16. It's back to roots for me, plus Vibram and feels slightly like Xodus

9 months ago

There are no trail shoes with a pronation-support system. Such system is counterproductive on an uneven trail and can cause problems and injuries. I am running Adrenaline and Glycerine GTS as my road shoes and have x-bionic, dynafit and saucony Peregrines as my trail running shoes. X-bionic and dynafit are relatively stable, I use a special insole in Peregrines (not from orthopedics)

5 months ago

LaSportiva Prodigio Pro for long runs and races Brooks Ghost Trail for base and recovery runs (so far only 100km in them) Saucony Peregrines (already 850km, will be retired this week most probably)

Reddit IconHellfish408
about 2 months ago

Saucony peregrine 16 has a 4mm drop but toe box has more room, almost as much room as my Altra lone peak.

Reddit IconJExmoor
3 months ago

The Peregrine 16 has a couple slight differences from earlier versions, the main one being that it now has Vibram Megagrip. Since it sounds like outsole is your biggest durability concern it might be worth reading reviews of other shoes with this outsole since there are plenty of them (Hoka Speedgoat, Nike Zegama 2, Nnormal models, etc.). AFAIK, the material on Vibram Megagrip outsoles are essentially the same (lug depth and design might differ slightly) so they should be similar. Unfortunately most "professional" shoe reviewers are going through so many shoes they rarely get more than a hundred miles on their shoes so you may be better off looking up Reddit reviews. With that said, I'd be curious what your expectations are for longevity? Mid-sole essentially always dies first for me for trail shoes (all shoes really). I have retired shoes that lead rough lives and have been used extensively for casual walking/hiking and the outsole is worn but would still be completely fine for running in. You may have different results if you run on really abrasive surfaces though (concrete, sandstone, etc.).

Reddit IconJibbathehutt07
6 months ago

The 16 is a nice update as well. Slightly firmer but more energy return and Vibrant Mega grip.

Reddit Iconnash_se
5 months ago

Saucony Ride TR is a Saucony Rude designed for light trails. If you want to get into more complicated terrain. Saucony Peregrine for more of a trail all a rounder. Can get Peregrine 15 on clearance right now; though 16 comes with a major outsole upgrade to Vibram

Reddit Iconsegafodder
4 months ago

12 + 13 were utter garbage when they were new let alone as 3 year old new stock. 15 was back to being great and the 16 is looking similar.

4 months ago

The 16s are like the 15s. A touch more midsole (like everything these days) and Vibram mega grip are the main differences.

Reddit IconSkamanda42
3 months ago

I'm a bit obsessive about having good running shoes to golf in, coming from a track and cross country background (along with all the foot and ankle damage those did, plus about 35 years worth of wear since). Here's what I've found: The only segment of shoes I've found fits the bill are ultra-marathon trail runners. From the current crop, 2 stand out as having features that are not only good for running, but also not detrimental to disc golf, or even potentially risking injury. The Hoka Speedgoat 7, and the Saucony Peregrine 16. Both brands also have other options, like the Mafate and Xodus models, but all of those in their current lineups have added a significant amount of stack height, and with it heel rocker (which at a taller stack height means you'll be pivoting on a curved part of your shoe - which is a significant risk for rolled ankles). There are a lot of other trail runners, but I've tried pretty much all of them, and as a runner - especially if you've already got problematic feet, they all have downsides that put them out of the running, by my estimation. Those two models are my short list for a purchase for this season.

3 months ago

Good to know they're both good choices! How much has the Speedgoat softened, as you've owned it? I wasn't a big fan of the cushion on the Speedgoat 6 - it was more firm out of the box than I would've liked. Because I've got such badly abused feet, I didn't buy a pear to see how they break in. I've preferred the midsole cushioning in Saucony shoes, in addition to the tread being nice. The Peregrine 15 didn't have as durable of tread as my Xodus 2 Ultras (which were basically a more plush Peregrine 15 with a rock plate, and better Vibram), but they were good enough for at least a season - which is about as long as any shoe in that class is going to last, with how far from their intended use disc golf is... Unless I get to try them both on in the same store, it's probably going to be the Peregrine I go with this year.

Reddit Iconsofa_king_nice
3 months ago

I have both the Hoka and Saucony shoes you describe. I like them both. The tread Saucony are a bit better for walking down slippery hills, but both work well and keep my feet dry.

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