Customer Reviews Saucony Peregrine 13

I cannot overstate how thrilled I am to have found these shoes. I have a hard-to-fit wide foot, and usually where Brooks Ghost running shoes. But I needed lightweight hiking shoes, and very few such shoes are available in wide widths. I decided that trail runners would give me the best shot at a comfortable wide shoe suitable for hiking, and tried them all, including Brooks Cascadia, Hoka Challenger, Hoka Speedgoat, Altra Lone Peak, and New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail. Most of these shoes are in the "plush" category, with a high stack, thick padding, and huge outsoles. Others like the Lone Peak are the opposite -- thin, minimalist zero-drop shoes that feel more like you're wearing a slipper. The Saucony Peregrine was the "Goldilocks" of the bunch. They were nearly the lightest of all of them, very ventilated, with a wide toe box but a firm grip on the heel (no heel lock lacing needed). The tongue and upper are thin, but the insole padding was the thickest of any of them, making for a nice combination of comfort and quick-dry breathability. They aren't zero-drop shoes, but they are close, with only 4mm difference from heel to toe. They have a pretty low profile and will be a lot easier to pack than the New Balance or Hokas. Most important, they have a super grippy feel on both flat and rocky/muddy terrain. And the big, well-spaced lugs seem to shed mud almost instantly. They are a joy to wear, and remarkably were equally comfortable both with my usual athletic socks and my thick hiking socks. Reviews here suggest that the under-heel wedge can disintegrate. That would not be great so I'll keep an eye out and report back if it happens to me. I'll be taking them on a 3 week hiking trip in the spring, so that should uncover any hidden issues.

The toe box was more narrow than the Peregrine 12. The top of the shoe was tighter than the 12. The center of the shoe, the arch area, and the heal area felt great.

Only run in these a few times so far, but am really likely them.

Awesome shoes, would buy again.

Shoes arrived quickly; they fit great, and look great! Excellent value.

2nd pair of this shoe…must have tried 10 trail shoes…these are the best…nice snug fit without feeling like your on a platform..like most trail running shoes..excellent grip…