HOKA Torrent 5 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

Torrent 5 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 nimble, grippy trail shoe for everyday runs? Get the Torrent 5.

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

Get the Torrent 5 if

• You want more foam underfoot (3mm more at the heel)
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You’d rather spend $20 less

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You need a wide width

On the run

Torrent 5: The nimble, everyday trail shoe. Nimble and grippy, with more cushion than earlier Torrents for a more protective ride. 5mm high-abrasion lugs.

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.

The Torrent 5 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Torrent 3 lab test (RunRepeat) and Running Warehouse’s description of the 5.

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

Torrent 5. True to size, with a more durable, protective upper.

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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