Saucony Peregrine 16 vs Altra Lone Peak 9

Peregrine 16 or Lone Peak 9? 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 grippy, versatile trail shoe? Get the Peregrine 16.

Want zero drop and room for your toes on the trail? Get the Lone Peak 9.

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more foam underfoot (7mm more at the heel)
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit

Get the Lone Peak 9 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot

On the run

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.

Lone Peak 9: Zero drop, room for your toes. Low, firm and zero drop, so you feel the trail. A rock plate takes the edge off sharp stuff, but it isn’t a cushioned shoe.

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

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.

Lone Peak 9. Altra’s foot-shaped toebox lets your toes spread out. The midfoot is roomy too, so narrow feet may need to size down or lace snugly.

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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