My Peregrine 15’s soles are starting to split after about 100 miles. Bummed because they fit me better than any other shoes I’ve had or tried, but the durability is as bad as everyone said. I have a really tough time finding a good fitting shoe because my feet are widest at the midfoot and most wide fitting shoes have more room at the toe box. I tried on almost everything at REI last time I was in store and the usual recs weren’t a great fit.
I’ve had Topos and Altras, I still felt like my feet were hanging over the edges and cramped. No preference for zero drop or not. Feet are kind of flat, but I do have some arch. Any recs for similar shoes or is this an issue that I need to fix by improving my arches?
You can see it on the middle lug in the 3rd and 4th row from the top. This was the first time I noticed. I think it was probably recent, maybe even over the weekend because I put about 20 miles on the shoes in Sedona/Flagstaff and terrain was rough going up Mt Humphreys. I thought maybe it was a design, but only this shoe had it.
Other than the split, the lugs and shoes in general feel like they’re wearing out quicker than any other shoes I’ve owned. I run on sharp rocky terrain since I’m in Vegas, but because none of my other shoes have had the same problem, I can’t write it off as that. Not happy with the quality and would probably avoid the brand as a whole in the future.
They’re splitting on the bottom part of the sole. You can see it on the middle lug in the 3rd and 4th row. I thought it was part of the design, but it’s only on one shoe. Overall, really not happy with the quality and probably wouldn’t buy another pair of Saucony shoes. I got them at REI and they’re still within the return window, so I’m going to bring them back in.
I've not worn the 15s, but have worn most versions from the 8s. They're my go to trail shoe ranging from a two mile loop to 50 milers, single day to multi day trips. Worn for river shoes, snow covered trails, rocks, mud, you name it.
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.
I need help finding new trail running shoes. My feet have two major issues:
1. I have a very prominent heel with the heel bone "bulge" being a bit higher than perhaps normal, and many shoes give me heel blisters - especially when running/walking on a steep incline.
2. While my feet themselves aren't exactly wide, I have a massive big toe and in a lot of trail runners I get blisters on the edge of it.
The shoes I tried:
* Saucony Peregrine 14 and 15: these shoes came the closest to being a perfect trail running fit - except for the heel. While not an issue on flat trail runs, after I had to do a steep run/walk I would start getting heel blisters.
* Asics Fuji Lite 6: perfect heel fit, very comfortable even on long ascents. But my big toe would develop painful hot spots and eventually blisters even on a 10 km run.
* La Sportiva Prodigio: Flawless heel fit, pretty good big toe space - on a 15 km run, I get a hot spot, not a blister. So they are still not perfect. I also notice that the outer side of the shoe opening digs into my ankle bone when I tighten them for descents, which is a new annoyance (but not a deal breaker by itself).
Note: the shoes I use for hiking are the La Sportiva Wildcat. They fit absolutely flawlessly, I've done 16 hours hiking days in them and never had a single foot comfort issue. They just don't run very well.
I live in Squamish, BC and run in the local mountains, so the shoes should have good scramble ability.
Any suggestions on what shoes to try next?
I have a pair of Saucony Peregrine 15s which at first I found uncomfortable, before I realised that my real issue was my socks rather than my shoes. They're optimised for mud but resilient enough to run along the roads at a fair lick between trails, and comfortable enough for rocky terrain. Great at letting water back out too. I've worn them for the Seventh Seal 50k and the Ranger Ultras Peak District North with no complaints
I agree with what @eastsidegrind said.
And I think maybe you mean “a stable shoe” rather than “a stability shoe.”
Stability running shoes provide structured support for runners who overpronate (feet roll inward excessively), to guide the foot into a more neutral, aligned stride, using features like firmer foam, guide rails, or extra arch support in the midsole. They offer a more balanced, supportive ride for those with flexible arches or who experience form breakdown when tired, unlike neutral shoes, which lack this built-in correction.
It seems you are looking for something that is simply more stable under your feet so you don’t turn your ankle, etc.
In the last few years, I had a pretty decent roll of my ankle, and now it keeps happening. I’ve noticed that it happens more often on a flat road with my Saucony Triumph 20s than it does on trails with my Saucony Peregrine 15s. The Peregrines are 10-13mm lower overall than the Triumphs, with a 4mm drop vs 10mm. Not trying to sell you on Saucony, but you get the general idea.
I really honk I was rolling my ankle because of the Triumph’s overall height, and I feel really “stable” in the Peregrines, even though I use the Peregrines in much more uneven terrain.
So, IMO, you should look at shoes with a lower overall height for a more stable run.
(Unless, of course, I was wrong and you actually are wanting a true “stability shoe”)
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