Article by Renee Krusemark, Jeff Valliere, Allison Valliere
Saucony Peregrine 14 ($140)
Renee: The Peregrine is a staple within the Saucony path shoe lineup. The most recent model launched in early 2024 with a considerably quiet launch. We didn’t obtain assessment samples till June. Saucony centered on different path footwear throughout our go to with them throughout 2023’s The Operating Occasion (specifically the brand new Xodus Extremely and Experience TR). The updates to the Peregrine 14 from v13 sound minimal and beauty, however after some miles I discovered to have a transparent choice for one model over the opposite.
Execs:
Versatile use/terrain and distance: Renee/Jeff/Allison
Nicely priced: Renee/Jeff/Allison
Safe match: Renee/Jeff/Allison
Consolation/cushion: Jeff/Allison
Traction: Jeff/Allison/Renee
Cons:
“Softer” midsole feels much less cushioned/protecting than v13: Renee
Could be good to have a extra sticky rubber: Jeff/Allison
Stats
Approx. Weight: males’s 9.75 oz / 276g US9. ladies’s 8.4oz / 238g US8
Prior Model Weight: males’s 9.62 oz / 271g US9
Pattern Weights: males’s 10.25oz / 292g US10
ladies’s 8.4oz / 238g US8 , 8.75oz / 250g US9
Stack Top: males’s 28mm heel / 24mm forefoot ( 4mm drop spec)
First Impressions, Match and Higher
Renee: The Peregrine has been one among my favourite footwear since model 12. I discover it comparatively gentle weight and versatile for working path or gravel terrain. Model 13 added a little bit of stack over v12, and whereas the adjustments to the present v14 appear minor, I discovered the shoe to be barely much less fulfilling. I wore v14 for the primary 35 miles of the Bighorn 52. Learn on for these particulars!
The higher is safe and comfy. The toe bumper extends across the lateral aspect extra so than the earlier model (see photograph beneath). Some runners had points with the higher tearing on this space (I didn’t), so the elevated protection ought to repair that concern. For me, the earlier model has extra flex for my forefoot with out the prolonged toe bumper.
[Photo above: v13 and v14 toe bumper]
Different minor higher adjustments embrace a thicker tongue and barely completely different lace pulls. The higher materials from v13 felt extra flexing to me throughout the forefoot, though this distinction would possibly enhance safety for some runners.
[Photo above: v13 and v14]
Jeff V: I’ve run in each Peregrine since model 5 and have seen them range from low and lightweight to extra beefed up and cushioned. The 13 and now 14 have change into a bit extra beefed up, although haven’t change into overly heavy or clunky and have completed a great job of sustaining efficiency and including consolation, cushion and safety.
Renee describes the mechanics of the higher effectively. I discover the adjustments to the higher to be a slight enchancment over the earlier model, discovering consolation, sturdiness and adaptability to have improved barely, sustaining a safe, however very snug match and nice breathability.
Match is once more true to measurement and aspect by aspect with the 13, I can hardly inform them aside in a blind take a look at, although the elevated padding of the tongue within the 14 is welcome and noticeable. Higher safety is barely improved with a barely expanded toe bumper and lockdown is similar to the earlier, holding my foot effectively in steep, rugged terrain. Breathability is comparable as effectively. Whereas I had no points with the thinner tongue of the 13, I do discover the 14’s thicker tongue so as to add to the general consolation.
Allison: I’ve run in a number of Peregrines over time beginning round model 5 or 6, nevertheless it has been a number of years they usually been private purchases vs RTR reviewing. I’ve at all times appreciated their agility, traction, safety and general consolation (which has steadily improved). Receiving the Peregrine 14 was a really nice shock and I’m very impressed with the general look and styling of the shoe. Entering into them, I’m struck by how snug, effectively cushioned, effectively padded they’re, in addition to very comfortable and safe with out feeling confining within the least. I discover the Peregrine 14 to suit true to measurement, with a safe heel, midfoot and simply sufficient room within the toe to really feel safe and comfy, an ideal mix.
Midsole & Platform
Jeff V: The PWRRUN midsole feels to me to be similar to the 13, offering a effectively cushioned, protecting and mushy really feel to the shoe, whereas sustaining stability and never compromising management in technical terrain.
The additional cushion is welcome on lengthy days and lengthy downhills, as I don’t really feel beat up. Response is snappy and fast on the uphills and anyplace else actually, this can be a moderately fast shoe.
Renee: Saucony states the midsole is a “softer” PWRRUN, however I couldn’t really feel that distinction whereas sporting v13 and v14 in an A/B take a look at. Truly, I discovered my effectively worn v13 to really feel extra cushioned. I don’t doubt that the midsole is meant to be softer, however I felt like I had extra safety in v13, or extra between my foot and the woven rock plate.
Total, the midsole stays true to the Peregrine function. There’s not quite a lot of stack peak, simply sufficient to supply consolation with out affecting floor really feel. I discover the platform to be nice for agility and technical terrain, though runners who want or like a large platform won’t favor it.
And a significant plus: Saucony retains the TPU insole in v14. The insole is one among my favorites, and I used my v13 insole within the Edge and Rift. The midsole itself, due to the rock plate, isn’t forgiving, however the insole provides additional cushion and a few responsiveness.
Allison: Because it has been a couple of years, I’m very impressed with how the midsole has progressed, with the PWRRUN midsole offering a really good mix of cushioning, safety, stability and luxury, which I really feel permits me to run or hike over any terrain for any length. I actually admire the mushy, but supportive and responsive midsole, which I really feel helps me go sooner uphill (and on the flats/downhill as effectively).
Outsole
Renee: The outsole appears to be unchanged from the earlier model, utilizing Saucony’s PWRTRAC.
The uncovered part of the outsole on the heel seems barely wider than the earlier model, though that is doubtless attributable to put on.
I’ve by no means had traction points with the outsole of the Peregrine. The one Saucony shoe I’ve worn with PWRTRAC that didn’t work (in any respect) for moist rock was the Edge. I had loads of moist rock crossings and dirt throughout Bighorn and the outsole labored nice.
Jeff V: As Renee mentions, the outsole is actually the identical. Traction is general glorious on nearly all the pieces I’ve run on, from snow, blended frozen snow/ice, slush, mud, unfastened off path, gravel of all compactions/consistency, rock, slab, and so on…. I wouldn’t say that I’m nervous on moist rock, as traction is sweet there too general, however will not be within the elite degree of moist traction like La Sportiva, Scarpa or VJ. Sturdiness of the 13 has confirmed to be superb and I anticipate the identical right here.
Allison: Jeff and Renee sum up the outsole effectively. I discover it to be very effectively treaded, with the massive and aggressive lugs offering wonderful grip underneath most circumstances, particularly when the terrain is unfastened and technical. As talked about, I believe the rubber compound might be improved for higher moist traction. Sturdiness is excellent, exhibiting little or no put on after weeks of testing on rocky terrain.
Experience, Conclusions and Suggestions
Renee: The Peregrine 14 could be quick, agile, and comfy sufficient for lengthy distances. Just like the earlier model, it’s an all-around path shoe that manages to be good at most something. I switched footwear at mile 35 of the Bighorn 52 as a result of I wanted a reset, though extra succesful runners may use the shoe for extremely distances.
[Photo credit: Mile 90 Photography, John Knepper]
The Peregrine works high quality for me on mellow terrain too. I believe for particular terrain, there’s at all times a greater choice, and the Peregrine isn’t probably the most dynamic shoe in the marketplace. It’s, nevertheless, some of the versatile and effectively priced. The Peregrine stays one among my favourite general path footwear.
Renee’s Rating: 9.4/10 (not a lot improved from v13, a bit heavier)
Jeff V: As I mentioned in regards to the 13, the Peregrine 14 matches barely extra into the day by day coach and even a bit longer distances class, with out actually shedding the all mountain, quick technical capabilities, which solely provides to its versatility. Gentle weight, nice cushion, nice match, consolation, agility, stability, safety, traction, the Peregrine 14 continues to rank very excessive on my checklist of favorites.
Jeff V’s Rating: 9.6 / 10
Experience: 9.5 – Clean and effectively cushioned with glorious management
Match: 9.5 – very safe and comfy
Worth: 9 – nice versatility and you might be getting quite a lot of efficiency and high quality for the cash.
Model: 9.5 – A lot of the colorways I’ve seen look good.
Traction: 9.5 – moist traction on rock is OK, however a extra sticky compound can be good.
Rock Safety: 10
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Allison: The Peregrine 14 is a pleasant, effectively cushioned all rounder, versatile and comfy for lengthy days on the paths and nice on mountain trails, with glorious safety, traction and foothold. I choose them for almost any path run or hike, regardless of the terrain, distance or length, a super day by day path coach.
Allison’s Rating: 9.7 / 10
Experience: 9.5, Match: 910, Worth: 9.5, Model: 9.5, Traction: 9.5,Rock Safety: 10
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4 Comparisons
Index to all RTR opinions: HERE
Saucony Peregrine 13 (RTR Evaluation)
Renee: I in contrast all through. Minor adjustments to the higher don’t make a lot distinction. The toe bumper/overlay extends throughout the aspect, which could assist with tearing in that space. The tongue has extra padding. The key distinction for me was the so-called “softer” midsole which merely felt much less cushioned. Sizing is comparable and I’d advocate a reduced v13.
Jeff V: Agreed with Renee on most counts, although I’m discovering the midsole to be no less than as effectively cushioned.
Brooks Catamount 3 (RTR Evaluation)
Renee: The Catamount 3 is a slighter lighter shoe, and it feels lighter. The Skyvault plate helps with pace and the Catamount has a bonus for agility and quickness. The Peregrine affords extra cushion underfoot, particularly due to the TPU insole. As a day by day shoe and distance shoe, I choose the Peregrine. For brief and quick, the Catamount. Sizing is comparable.
Jeff V: Agreed with Renee. I will even add that I discover the Peregrine to be higher in technical terrain general and particularly when footing is unfastened.
Saucony Rift (RTR Evaluation)
Renee: I want Saucony would mix these footwear. The Rift is a lighter weight shoe regardless of having extra stack and bigger lugs. The midsole is cushioned but dynamic. There’s no plate, nevertheless it’s protecting sufficient. For technical terrain, the Peregrine higher is safer and with a extra slim platform it’s simpler to regulate on rocky downhills. Sizing is comparable though I’d counsel studying our assessment of the Rift for particulars.
Jeff V: Agreed with Renee. The Rift is an incredible shoe, however I want the higher had been safer, as I discover it to wrestle holding my foot in technical terrain.
Saucony Endorphin Edge (RTR Evaluation)
Renee: Very similar to the Rift, I want Saucony would mix traits of the Edge and Peregrine. The Peregrine higher is safer. The Edge has a forked plate for pace somewhat than a woven plate for defense. The Edge is a brilliant shoe for path. It’s gentle and quick with out compromising stack and luxury. Nevertheless, it isn’t steady on technical, moist/rocky terrain. Sizing is comparable.
Jeff V: Agreed once more with Renee. The Edge flirts with path supershoe standing IMHO, as they’re gentle, quick, protecting, snug and the midsole is so gentle, responsive and ethereal, however like Renee says, with a not so safe higher, they wrestle in technical terrain.
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Tester Profiles
Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of working and writing began. She isn’t that superior of a runner, however she tries actually onerous. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles happen on rural nation roads in Nebraska, that means mud, gravel, filth, hills, and the occasional subject. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and three:26:45 for the marathon
Allison Valliere is a fifth era Coloradan who’s passionate in regards to the open air and has been mountain climbing, backpacking, snowboarding, snowshoeing and working within the mountains since she was younger. She has accomplished all however 5 of the Colorado 14ers (a dozen or so in winter), has many a whole lot of yr spherical ascents of 14ers, 13ers and different peaks in Colorado and the West. Allison has additionally traveled the world and trekked to over 18,000 ft within the Himalayas, to excessive altitudes in Ecuador and has labored for the Nationwide Park Service mapping crops within the Sierra Nevada mountains of California . Her nearly day by day routine includes runs/energy hikes within the foothills above Boulder, or 4-5 mile flatter runs at 8-10 minute mile tempo if schedule necessitates. However what actually retains her on her toes is working as a nurse and taking good care of her 12 yr previous twin daughters who’re additionally rising to share her love for the outside
Jeff Valliere likes to run and discover the mountains of Colorado, the steeper and extra technical the higher. He has summited all the 14ers within the state, many 13ers and different peaks in Colorado and past, plus, he has summited his native Inexperienced Mountain over 2,100 instances prior to now 20 years. He could be discovered on mountain trails day by day, regardless of the climate, season, situations or whether or not there may be daylight or not. On the aspect he likes to ski (all kinds) bike and hike, typically together with his household, as he introduces his twin daughters to the outside. Jeff was born and raised in New Hampshire, however has known as Colorado residence for over 25 years. He’s 5’9” and 145 lbs
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