Despite the brand new midsole and outsole, the Peregrine 12 has a similar ride character as the 11. Technology & key features: PWRRUN cushioning for comfortable road miles coupled with a PWRTRAC grippy tread for light trails. A FORMFIT design for a more personalised fit. Except for the slightly long sizing, the upper has a secure, protective, and comfortable fit. SHOES SIMILAR TO THE SAUCONY PEREGRINE 12 The springy, comfortable Excursion TR16 GTX trail shoes are designed for all-round performance on the trails and are made to be suitable for both walking and trail running. Featuring GORE-TEX membrane in the upper material which provides protection against, rain, mud and moisture, meaning you remain comfortable and dry in all-weather conditions. Feel of the shoe: Nimble and lightweight. The GORE-TEX upper doesn’t change the fit - choose your usual size.

Feel of the shoe: Soft cushioning with SPEEDROLL technology pushes you onto your toes and helps propel you forwards. The higher-fitting upper makes your feet feel more protected.

IS THE SAUCONY PEREGRINE 12 DURABLE?

This is a trail runner that is reliable in all trail running conditions. My only suggestion for more extreme winter weather (like deeper, wetter snow) would be to utilize its gaiter loops to add a gaiter. The Peregrine formula has been consistent over the years, so there’s not much wrong with this shoe, if at all.

This, along with a clip for gaiters in the forefoot is just one of the nice touches that show Saucony's care for the little things that their runners need. Conclusion The firm ride is stable and feels at home during fast trail runs. Both the forefoot and heel are more than 20 mm tall, so there’s ample cushioning for on-trail comfort. The newly-introduced Pwrrun+ insole also enhances the step-in cushioning. Terrain: The all-rounder trail shoe for a mixture of walking and running on grass and light trails with a GORE-TEX upper to keep your feet dry. From a tongue standpoint, it’s a thin piece of foam sandwiched between some mesh. It is gusseted inside and that starts right around the uppermost fabric eyelet and works its way all the way down into the inside of the shoe, hopefully avoiding those hotspots.

THE UPPER DESIGN AND FIT

Finally, it’s worth pointing out that the low 4 mm offset will stress the Achilles and Calves/Soleus during uphill trail runs. Andrea: The Peregrine 12 is the best version of the Peregrine I have tried. I would be hard pressed to think of another trail shoe that performs better on loose terrain, particularly snow and mud, as compared to the Peregrine. I think that the overall performance of the shoe could be improved if Saucony could make the outsole even more flexible while maintaining the lug pattern, which is what provides such excellent grip. It does appear that Saucony made the forefoot slightly wider than previous versions and I would encourage them to maintain this feature, which allows for slight toe splay and improved forefoot stability.