New Balance Rebel Trail vs Saucony Peregrine 16

FuelCell Rebel Trail 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 agile trail shoe with Vibram grip? Get the FuelCell Rebel Trail.

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

Get the FuelCell Rebel Trail if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• Long runs are your thing
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

FuelCell Rebel Trail: The agile, grippy trail shoe. Agile and flexible on a compact platform, with solid Vibram Megagrip traction. Firmer and less bouncy than the road Rebel, and best for midfoot and forefoot strikers.

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

FuelCell Rebel Trail. True to size with a breathable upper that doesn’t resist abrasion well.

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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