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SauconyWhich should you buy?
Choose the Speedgoat 7 if you want cushioning for long runs and ultras on rocky or technical trails.
Choose the Peregrine 16 if you want an agile, grippy, good-value shoe for muddy UK trails, or need a wide fit.
The Speedgoat 7 is 3 g heavier than the Peregrine 16. It has 5 mm more foam under the heel. It costs £20 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Speedgoat 7HOKA | Peregrine 16Saucony |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 91/100 (2 reviews) | 92/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Trail | Trail |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 281 g | 278 g |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | Runs small | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard, wide |
| Waterproof version | HOKA Speedgoat 7 GTX | Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX |
| UK RRP | £160 | £140 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Speedgoat 7
- Excellent lockdown on technical, off-camber ground
- Livelier, bouncier foam than the Speedgoat 6
- Vibram Megagrip that sticks in wet and mud
- Upper feels rugged and a bit scratchy
- Runs smaller than earlier Speedgoats
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Peregrine 16
- Grippier Vibram Megagrip outsole
- More cushioning without losing ground feel
- Durable and good value
- Slightly shorter lugs than before
- Still a fairly firm, low-profile ride
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
HOKA Speedgoat 7: A new supercritical foam that feels livelier and less spongy than the Speedgoat 6, with a firmer midfoot and heel hold and a slightly refined rocker.
Saucony Peregrine 16: Adds 4 mm of foam for a more cushioned ride, switches to a Vibram Megagrip outsole with slightly shorter 4 mm lugs, and gets a slightly roomier upper.
Prices for the Speedgoat 7 Prices for the Peregrine 16
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