ASICS Gel-Venture 11 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

Gel-Venture 11 or Peregrine 16? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want an affordable, durable trail shoe? Get the Gel-Venture 11.

Want a grippy, versatile trail shoe? Get the Peregrine 16.

Get the Gel-Venture 11 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more bounce and energy back
• Long runs are your thing
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

Gel-Venture 11: The tough, budget trail shoe. Firm, stable and grounded, with a wider base for confidence on rougher trails. It’s heavy and doesn’t absorb impact or return energy well.

Peregrine 16: The versatile trail workhorse. Stable and secure, with comfortable foam and a new Vibram Megagrip outsole that grips and lasts. Shallower lugs make it better on gravel and easier trails, with a little less bite in deep mud.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Gel-Venture 11. True to size, but not great for wide feet.

Peregrine 16. Runs slightly short, so if you’re between sizes, go up a half. Secure, confidence-inspiring fit, though the toebox tapers. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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