Saucony Peregrine 13

Description

We’re excited to recommend the Saucony Peregrine 13 for hiking and backpacking as the best option if you dislike the cushiness of HOKA or the zero drop of Altra. This trail runner builds on a legacy of excellence, and is a great all-around model, and is traditional/standard/as expected across the board. Learn more in our full-length Saucony Peregrine 13 Review . Price : $140 M’s Weight : 9 oz | W’s Weight : 8 oz Heel-Forefoot-Drop: M’s 28-24-4 | W’s 28-24-4 Lugs : 5 mm | Rockplate : Yes Width : Slightly Narrow | Overall Fit: True Wide Sizes Available : Yes On Trail/Off trail ? Both Pros: Lightweight. Great traction. Rockplate. Durable. Splash resistant. Traditional fit, drop, cushion, toe box width. Cons: Tightly woven upper isn’t the most breathable. Heel cup doesn’t have the best hold. Construction & Features At only 9 oz Suacony Peregrine 13 is on the lighter weight end of hiking shoes, which helps you move faster and more efficiently. It has an average height heel stack and cushion level with a very slight drop of 4mm (our preferred sweet spot). It’s beefed up with a rock plate too, so we feel this trail runner should be fairly comfortable on rocky trails. The toe box is slightly wide, but fairly standard. This reviewer has narrow heels, and we find that the heel cup does not lock us down perfectly and we have room to spare in that department. A bit more cushion here would have been nice, however, anyone with average or wide heels should be fine. The bottom tread is very grippy, and has a very potent chevron pattern with 5mm tread. The upper mesh is woven tightly to offer additional durability as well as splash protection, but that also makes it warmer and less breathable than a more open knit or meshy weave. The entire lower half is reinforced with protective mesh for added durability against scrapes. We expect this to be a longer-than-average-lasting pair of trail running shoes. Verdict Saucony Peregrine 13 are a well-made and well-rounded, great overall pair of trail runners. From the fit to the cushion to the feature set, they take a middle-of the road approach in all aspects which makes them universally appealing. We wish it had a more cushioned/lock-in heel cup, and more breathability on the mesh uppers. Choose if you dislike the hyper-cushioning of HOKA or the zero drop/extra wide toe box of Altra.