The Saucony Peregrine 16 continues the legacy of one of trail running's most trusted daily trainers, now with key updates to deliver even more comfort, grip, and versatility for technical trail running.
Best Use
Surface
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Barefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
Product Highlights:
A long-time favorite among trail runners, the Peregrine has built its reputation as a true all-rounder. It's agile enough for speed, stable enough for rugged terrain, and cushioned enough for long adventures.
Now, the Saucony Peregrine 16 features a revamped midsole with 4 mm more PWRRUN foam. This gives you a more energetic and protective ride, especially when longer miles, back-to-back days, or punishing paths start to add up. Its base is slightly wider for added inherent stability, and the updated outsole packs a punch: Vibram Megagrip Traction Lugs deliver class-leading traction over rocks, roots, and slick surfaces.
Despite the extra cushioning, the Peregrine 16 keeps its weight impressively close to the previous version, proving you can get extra comfort and grip without slowing down.
Up top, the high-strength mesh is fine-tuned for a secure fit through the heel and forefoot, while bold new colorways give the shoe a faster and energetic look.
Better than ever, the Saucony Peregrine 16 trail running shoe is still the go-to multi-tool—reliable, grippy, and ready for anything from trail daily training to technical mountain missions.
What You'll Love:
- 4 mm more PWRRUN foam
- New Vibram Megagrip outsole
- Wider base for added stability
Model Number: S11066-100
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
| Weight: | Coming Soon |
| Heel Stack: | Coming Soon |
| Forefoot Stack: | Coming Soon |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 4 mm |
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width.
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Fit (width) options are Narrow - Snug - Average - Roomy - Wide.
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Sizing (length) options are Short - True - Long. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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BarefootBarefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- PWRRUN foam is an injected EVA blend for full-length comfort, freshly tuned for the trail with increased cushioning and energy return.
- PWRRUN+ sockliner composed of beaded TPU provides additional resilient plushness.
- Rock Guard plate is a flexible layer in the forefoot, between the outsole and midsole, for extra protection from harsh stone and root impacts.
OUTSOLE
- Vibram® Megagrip provides industry-leading grip on variable surfaces and especially on wet rock sections. Deep and durable 4 mm Traction Lugs deliver ultimate utility across technical terrain.
UPPER
- High-strength mesh is reinforced with overlays in high-abrasion areas and provides reliable protection from dirt, debris, and obstacles. It's nearly 2x more rip-resistant and 5x more abrasion-resistant.
- D-ring attachment provides compatibility for a separate gaiter, if desired.
