Head-to-head · Best Trail Running Shoes

Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Saucony Peregrine 14

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Brooks Cascadia 19 and Saucony Peregrine 14 score essentially the same (4.4 vs 4.4). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #4 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Brooks Cascadia 19

4.4

$149.95as of Jun 7

The Cascadia 19 is the versatile, value all-rounder: Brooks slimmed and sharpened its long-running trail workhorse into a faster, more fun shoe that still handles varied terrain and doubles as a hiker. RunRepeat scored it 86/100, Run To The Finish rated it 90%, and reviewers praise its reliable traction, comfort, and adventure-ready durability.

Strengths

— Slimmer, faster, and more fun than recent Cascadias while staying versatile
— Reliable TrailTack Green traction across varied surfaces and weather
— Highly versatile for both running and hiking, with excellent comfort and durability

Watch-outs

— Shallower 3.8mm lugs are outclassed in deep mud
— Heavier than nimbler trail shoes at about 10.8 oz
— Less cushioning than max-stack rivals on very long rocky efforts

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Ranked #5 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Saucony Peregrine 14

4.4

$140

The Peregrine 14 is the best-value trail shoe: a lightweight, versatile all-rounder with deep PWRTRAC lugs and a comfortable ride, priced closer to $100 than $200. RunRepeat called it an excellent pick for value, comfort, and versatility, iRunFar recommended it as a do-it-all shoe at a great price, and Running Shoes Guru scored it 10/10.

Strengths

— Excellent value — strong all-around trail performance well under premium pricing
— Deep, chevron-shaped PWRTRAC lugs grip well in dry conditions and handle moderate mud
— Lightweight and versatile from trail newbies to experienced dirt-baggers

Watch-outs

— Grip slides on wet wood, moss, and slick organic matter
— Lower stack offers less cushioning than max-stack rivals on long rocky runs
— Firmer outsole rubber trades some wet-surface tackiness for durability

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How they stack up

Brooks Cascadia 19

A more affordable, versatile all-rounder than the premium Hoka Speedgoat 7, with shallower lugs and less grip in mud than the Salomon Speedcross 6. More cushioned and structured than the zero-drop Altra Lone Peak 9, and a close all-around rival to the value-focused Saucony Peregrine 14.

Saucony Peregrine 14

A cheaper, lighter all-rounder than the premium Hoka Speedgoat 7, with deeper lugs than the Brooks Cascadia 19 but less mud grip than the Salomon Speedcross 6. More cushioned and higher-stacked than the zero-drop Altra Lone Peak 9, and the best-value pick of this group.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Brooks Cascadia 19	Saucony Peregrine 14
Weight	10.8 oz (M)	9.4 oz (M)
Drop	6mm (7.8mm measured)	4mm (2.2mm measured)
Stack height	34.8mm heel / 27.0mm forefoot	27.3mm heel / 25.1mm forefoot
Support type	Neutral	Neutral
Cushioning	Moderate (DNA Loft v3)	Moderate (PWRRUN)
Outsole	TrailTack Green	PWRTRAC
Lug depth	3.8mm	4.7mm
Width options	Standard, Wide	Standard, Wide

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