Merrell Agility Peak 6 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

Agility Peak 6 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 grip and security for technical trails? Get the Agility Peak 6.

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

Get the Agility Peak 6 if

• You want more foam underfoot (6mm more at the heel)
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 4mm)

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.6 oz

On the run

Agility Peak 6: The grippy technical-trail shoe. Dependable on technical terrain with an excellent Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lugs, and more flexible than before. The FloatPro foam has little energy return and low shock absorption.

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

Agility Peak 6. True to size with a secure fit, but the toebox is narrow. 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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