Saucony ProGrid Peregrine Trail Running Shoe Review
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There is something special about trail running. For me, it is the thought of being able to make my own tracks, the feeling of freedom and letting each stride take me there.
Robert Frost captured trail running best,
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
Being able to run for a long period of time on trails requires a natural running style, so I was pleased to try out the Saucony ProGrid Peregrine trail running shoe. The flat sole not only looks sweet but it brings your foot closer to the ground to accomplish a natural running style for a longer period of time. The low-profile design also features a memory foam heel pods for customized cushioning. The XT-900 sticky rubber outsole has multi-directional lugs for traction that works great on challenging terrain. After mile 5, I started to notice the lightweight shoe also has a breathable mesh liner. It works great on dry trails but if it’s rainy or damp outside, it lets moisture in.
For an overall look and performance, I’d give this shoe a 4 out of 5. The Saucony ProGrid Peregrine is a great looking low-profile shoe that provides a natural comfortable fit for trail running. For more information on the ProGrid Peregrine and other Saucony footwear, visit www.saucony.com or www.amazon.com/saucony.
I had to give up trail running a couple of years ago after some serious ITB problems. Living in Colorado,I found it was almost more painful to give up trail running than to continue with the ITB injury. I’ve tried hiking instead, but it just isn’t the same. A couple of months ago, I ordered a pair of Saucony ProGrid Peregrines, and they already have me back trail running. The shoes are fantastic. They flex enough to work with my high arches, and have allowed me to completely overcome my previous hard heel strike. And just try sprinting in a pair of these shoes. You will feel like you are floating. I did find that they slipped a little in deep mud, but possibly I just should have been running faster. And while the mud was a slight problem, they have great traction when running up large rock slabs. They also give nice protection from rocks and tree roots. Great shoes. If you have a high arch and problems with heel striking when running, I’d highly recommend trying the Peregrines.