Saucony Men's Progrid Peregrine 2 Trail Running Shoe

I began my transition to minimalist running about 7 months ago. Went at it far too fast and paid the price with minor foot injuries. Peregrine 2 is a great choice for a mid-transition trail shoe. I like having some extra cushion-- I think this will be where I stop.The shoes run true to size and are light. The weight can't compete with Inov8s and other minimals, but when I'm plowing through mud and water, I can't tell the difference in shoe weight anyway. The toe box is typical--personally, I'd like it a little wider, but this is comfortable. To loosen the fit a bit, try running the laces up the same side for the first couple of loops before cross-threading them. I run with two pairs of thin socks without issue.The shoe drains very well and the tongue is stitched to the shoe to minimize debris getting inside. I have raced two long mud-run/obsticle courses and the aggressive tread just chews up mud and spits it out. Doesn't matter if it's down hill, uphill, 1" or 6" of mud, these handle the terrain without slipping.The shoe was comfortable right out of the box and I have roughly 100 miles on them. Kept off the road, the treads are wearing well. (Those few miles on the road feel like you'd expect-- stiff and jarring.)Super shoe. Worth every penny.

Now this is a proper running shoe. Just got them the other day and have ran with them twice now. 3 miles on moderate trails and 4 miles on a treadmill. First, they worked well under each of the very different conditions. Second, they don't really run small. Kind of narrow along the sides but the toe box opens up and provides some room. They wrap around the foot quite well and feel very supportive even though they're somewhat low profile. Nice and secure. They're comfortable out of the box. The shoe promotes a proper mid to front foot strike. But also has some cushion for when you come down on the heel. Sort of a hybrid between the minimalist shoes and regular trail runners. They feel great when in motion. And although the sole is a bit stiff, it provides an excellent foundation over uneven surfaces and is really comfortable. The traction was excellent on some wet/muddy trails. In the gym they breathed well. On the trail they breathed well, because i could feel the cold air coming through. It was about 45 degrees. After a bit though, I didn't even notice. My feet got a little wet, down near the toes, but no blisters or rubbing. On the treadmill i did notice a hot spot after a few miles under the ball of my right foot. Left one was fine, so not sure what that was all about. Not a big deal. It appears that these are well constructed. Light but sturdy, especially when you have them on your feet. Overall, the early signs point to this shoe living up to its great reputation. Just a great all around running shoe. I'd buy them again and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to someone who is looking for a proper shoe to develop a proper stride. Oh, and in every other running shoe i've ever worn i've worn a size 9D (medium width).. And that's what I got these in. They fit great. In my opinion, they don't run small. The last thing you need with tired legs on trails full of rocks and roots is an extra 1/2 inch of toe guard snagging on anything that's not flush with the ground. They should fit a bit snug so you can manuever well, just so they're not jamming your toes together. I think these fit very true to size.UPDATE: Now have about 50 miles on these...This morning took them out for a quick paced 10k trail run. Trails were moderately technical with roots, rocks, short steep inclines, and some longer gradual slopes. The weather was about 40 degrees and sunny. Unlike my previous trail runs with these shoes, the trails were very muddy today. These shoes were very comfortable throughout and afterwards my feet and legs were just fine, for the most part. The shoes did not do well in the cold, thin mud. On flat ground/mud they were only just okay. Uphill mud they were pretty decent. Downhill mud, they weren't very good at all, particularly the outside outsole. I was slipping alot as the outsole just couldn't hold the trail. Even with short choppy downhill stride. Going head-on downhill they were a bit better. But too much lateral pressure to the outside soles, and i was slipping. I adjusted my rating, taking off one star, b/c these aren't the shoes I will be wearing when the trails are very muddy. On the drier and slightly muddy parts and on the rocks/roots they were great as usual, very very comfortable. They really do seem to make the run easier on my entire body. They're very lightweight but well cushioned in the mid/forefoot and it makes a big difference. These are great trail shoes, my favorite for sure - but they're not a great mud shoe.

This shoe is a combination of everything you'll need for most trail running. I'm training to do an ultra and this gives you plenty of cushion without beating you up and has a 4mm drop so you still get a good feel/good forefoot striking.The grip is awesome. It's done really well in muddy conditions but I also live in TX where it's hot and dry and it responds very smooth on all surfaces.There are some people that complain about the upper...I haven't had the shoe long enough to see any major issues with quality yet. I will say it's snug and I love that about it, great fitting with out constricting my foot to breath or swell in the run.I'm actually not a huge fan on the laces...feel big a bulky. Even after double knotting them after a long run they get a little loose. in the knot.Awesome all purpose trail show. Definitely worth buying.

This show is really good for muddy trails; it fits as a glove, but that also means that your fingers will not have much space to move. That is good in muddy trails as it is very unlikely that they will come off, but if you are just going to run on the streets, then your fingers might feel a little uncomfortable after some miles. On rocks and dirt it has a really good grip and the shoes are really light which is a big plus if you are in a race. They will get water inside if you get into a pond and the top of show, being made out of mesh, will help to get it out, but your feet are not going to be dry. All in all, I could not be happier; this is a really good pair of trail shoes, but please try them on before you buy. The fit is very snug and you have to make sure they feel right before buying them and using them on a race.

I've been running in Kinvara's for a long time, but decided to give the Peregrine trail runner a try. When they arrived I got one shoe out and put it on and knew right away they would not work for me. When I wear Kinvara's it feels almost like I'm not wearing shoes. The fit is just that good. The Peregrines did not fit my feet well and instantly I could feel hot spots and places where they would rub. I'm sure these are a good choice for some runners, but I am sticking to my comfy Kinvara's on the road and on the trail.