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.

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The short answer

Saucony Peregrine 14 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about value-minded trail runners — from beginners to experienced — who want a capable all-rounder — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Brooks Cascadia 19

4.4

3 sources1 derived$119.95as of Aug 1

The Cascadia 19 is the value all-rounder here. 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 85/100, 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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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Saucony Peregrine 14

4.5

3 sources2 derived$79.8as of Aug 1

The Peregrine 14 is the best-value trail shoe: lightweight, comfortable, capable across terrain, with deep PWRTRAC lugs and a price closer to $100 than $200. RunRepeat called it an excellent pick on value, comfort, and range, 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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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

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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