Saucony Peregrine 16 review

The Peregrine 16 ranks first because it covers both halves of our angle at the lowest price on the list. Saucony fits a full-coverage Vibram Megagrip outsole, which it says grips on dry, wet, rocky and loose surfaces, with 4 mm lugs underneath. The PWRRUN midsole sits at 32 mm under the heel and 28 mm under the forefoot, a 4 mm offset, and Saucony says this version has more foam than before for long days on uneven ground. It still weighs a listed 9.5 oz, which makes it one of the lighter shoes here. The mesh upper is built to resist abrasion, the toe has added protection and the shoe takes a gaiter. Saucony sells Wide and GTX versions on the same page. The limits are clear: the lugs are shallower than the 5 mm on the Merrell shoes, the stack is moderate rather than max cushioned, and Saucony does not list a rock plate. Runners who want deeper foam for ultra distances should look at the Xodus Ultra 4.

Who it is for

Runners who want one shoe for rocky, wet and loose trails without carrying extra weight.

Price

$150 for the men's version at the Saucony US store when checked.

Men's Peregrine 16 $150.00 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Full-coverage Vibram Megagrip outsole with 4 mm lugs
• PWRRUN foam midsole with a 32 mm heel and 28 mm forefoot
• 4 mm offset and a listed weight of 9.5 oz (271 g)
• Abrasion-resistant mesh upper with added toe protection
• Gaiter compatible, with Wide and GTX versions sold

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The lightest shoe on this list apart from the Merrell racer
• Strength: The lowest price here at $150
• Strength: Vibram rubber across the whole outsole
• Weakness: 4 mm lugs are shallower than the 5 mm lugs on the Merrell shoes
• Weakness: Moderate 32 mm heel stack, not a max-cushion shoe
• Weakness: Saucony does not publish a rock plate

Key facts

• Price: $150 (men's)
• Weight: 9.5 oz (271 g)
• Stack height: 32 mm heel, 28 mm forefoot
• Drop: 4 mm
• Outsole: Vibram Megagrip, 4 mm lugs

Where it ranks

Saucony Peregrine 16 is No. 1 in our Best Trail Running Shoes verdict.