Saucony Peregrine 16 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Peregrine 16 or Speedgoat 7? 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 cushion and grip for any trail? Get the Speedgoat 7.

Get the Peregrine 16 if

You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
You’d rather spend $15 less

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

You want more foam underfoot (6mm more at the heel)
You like a less rigid 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.

Speedgoat 7: The trail all-rounder. Plenty of cushion for downhills and a slightly livelier new foam. It stays stable on technical ground, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole sticks to almost anything.

Specs side by side

	Peregrine 16	Speedgoat 7
Price	$150	$165 (was $180)
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	32 / 28mm	38 / 33mm*
Drop	4mm	5mm
Weight, men’s	9.5 oz	9.7 oz
Weight, women’s	8.4 oz	8.3 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard, Wide	Standard, Wide
Built for	Trails, Long runs, Easy days	Trails, Long runs, Easy days
Expected life	450–550 miles	400–500 miles

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.

Speedgoat 7. Runs about a half size short, so most runners go up a half. Narrower than most HOKA trail shoes, and the toebox can press the big toe on long descents. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.