Saucony Peregrine 16 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Saucony Peregrine 16 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: weight, drop (4 mm vs 6 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Saucony Peregrine 16 is 41 g lighter. The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 has more cushioning (37.6 mm at the heel).
SauconySaucony Peregrine 16The all-round trail shoe par excellence, with excellent reviews across every type of runner. PWRTRAC outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip on mixed and technical terrain, balanced PWRRUN cushioning, and rock-plate protection depending on the version. The perfect middle ground between responsiveness and protection.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Saucony Peregrine 16: specs and races
SauconySaucony Xodus Ultra 4Zapatilla de ultra con suela Vibram Megagrip y gran amortiguación; puntera ahusada.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Saucony Peregrine 16 | Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 271 g | 312 g |
| Drop | 4 mm | 6 mm |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 37.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28 mm | 31.1 mm |
| Lug depth | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed, technical | mixed |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Saucony Peregrine 16: better pick in 16 of 249
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: better pick in 48 of 249
Tied in 185
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| Race | What it needs | Saucony Peregrine 16 | Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Built for it |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Mañaritik Atxetara43 km | Rock and technical ground | Built for it | Not its terrain |
| Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB168 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Built for it |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Built for it |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Built for it |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
The Peregrine 16 is Saucony's nimble shoe for technical terrain: 271 g, 32 mm of foam and a 4 mm drop. The Xodus Ultra 4 adds 41 g and more foam (37.6 mm) for long runs. Both have a narrow fit.
Choose the Saucony Peregrine 16 if…
- Your races are technical or up to marathon distance.
- You want a light, responsive shoe.
- You want good ground feel.
Choose the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 if…
- You are training for an ultra and want more cushioning.
- You mostly run runnable trail and fire roads.
- You prefer comfort over agility.