Brooks Cascadia 20 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

Cascadia 20 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 a stable, protective trail shoe with great grip? Get the Cascadia 20.

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

Get the Cascadia 20 if

• You want more foam underfoot (6mm more at the heel)
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (6mm vs 4mm)

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• It’s mostly for easy days
• You need a touch more room than the Cascadia 20 gives
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.3 oz

On the run

Cascadia 20: The stable trail workhorse, now with Vibram. Stable and dependable, now with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and more cushion than earlier Cascadias. On the firm side, and still a heavy trail shoe.

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

Cascadia 20. True to size with a secure, snug fit that may not suit wide feet. Wide available.

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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