Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 vs Peregrine 16

Xodus Ultra 4 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 bouncy cushion and Vibram grip for long trail days? Get the Xodus Ultra 4.

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

Get the Xodus Ultra 4 if

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

Get the Peregrine 16 if

• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.4 oz
• You prefer a lower drop (4mm vs 6mm)
• You need a wide width

On the run

Xodus Ultra 4: Bouncy, protective trail miles. Very bouncy PWRRUN PB foam on a stable platform, now with a Vibram outsole that unlocks its potential. It’s getting heavy.

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

Xodus Ultra 4. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. The toebox is tapered.

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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