Saucony Peregrine RFG

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Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Reddit IconRemarkable-Cod8130
6 months ago

Saucony Peregrine RFG are not only affordable but I great hybrid shoe

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6 months ago

I’ve had decent luck with 4mm saucony shoes. But another great training aid for me is to hike in zero drop for building strength and run in the slightly cushier shoes. Might help keep you more robust.

8 months ago

Very well. Ultimately you’re choice I can’t give you exact models but I do think topo shoes are by default not zero drop. I do trail running in saucony peregrines and I think they’re 4mm drop and while not wide per se they don’t seem to be overall exaggerated oval ish. Worth a try on maybe?

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4 months ago

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

Reddit Icon732
10 months ago

If they aren't working, there isn't much you can do. I find that higher stack height shoes - the Calderas are 38mm/32mm in heel/toe - I tend to roll my ankles more and look for something closer to the ground. The Cascadias are 33mm/25mm, so your foot sits much closer to the ground, and you may be noticing this. I like Saucony Peregrines which are 28/24, about half an inch closer to the ground than the Calderas. Unfortunately, a lot of the max cushioning shoes tend to have higher stack heights.  You can otherwise look for more "stable" and wider sole shoes, but too wide and your gait changes. Or, mid top boots for better stability. You can always keep the Calderas and use them on non technical trails.

Reddit IconAcademic-Chocolate57
6 months ago

I have brooks ghost and saucony peregrine for trail, both brilliant shoes

4 months ago

I have peregrines and am also doing Lakeland 50 and current plan to use my peregrines. Very comfortable shoe

Reddit Iconalmost-crusty
3 months ago

Favorite brand for trail shoes is Saucony. Their overall approach seems to work best for me across shoes. The Peregrine line has been the best do-it-all shoe for me, and I like it on long runs even though it seems marketed as a light and speedy type. The Endorphin Edge was great in so many ways, only severely bottlenecked by an outsole that was aggressively frail (I had large chunks missing after 30 miles on tame terrain). That said, my favorite trail shoe is the Terrex Agravic Speed. I haven't tried any of the other Terrex shoes, but grabbed this one on sale once and it's very fun. It's definitely heavily geared for non-technical courses. The tread depth is pretty shallow, it's light, bouncy, and very fast if you are on runnable terrain. No rock plate but enough stack that it's not an issue. I've taken it up to HM distance very comfortably, and would consider it for longer if the terrain was appropriate.

Reddit IconATLBenzDisneyDude
10 months ago

I would go to another store and see what they have. I am a similar build to you, and I have wide feet, I’ve found that Saucony Peregrine work for me.

Reddit Iconbabies8mydingo
4 months ago

Nice. Based on that and the road shoes you like I’d suggest Saucony Peregrine. The other guy’s suggestion of ASICS Trabuco is solid too. Also Salomon Ultra Glide 4.

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