Road Trail Run Saucony Peregrine 7 Reviewby Jeff Valliere. Saucony Peregrine 7. US Mens size 9 8. Wo mens size 8. 22. The Saucony Peregrine 7 is the 3rd consecutive iteration of this shoe that I have tested. The Peregrine 5 had so much going for it, but it was super stiff and just rubbed my heels raw. The Peregrine 6 my review here was completely revamped and even though I found it to be a bit stiff at first, it broke in nicely after a few runs and became one of my favorite shoes for moving fast on a wide variety of terrain. Not wanting to mess with a good thing, Saucony made just a few minor changes to the Peregrine in its 7th version. Upper. The upper is the biggest and most noticeable change to the Peregrine 7, with a TPU Exoskeleton for enhanced support and protection. The Peregrine 6 had Flex. Film overlays similar to those on Saucony  road shoes. The fit of this new upper felt a bit different to me, slightly more roomy and voluminous in the forefoot than the Peregrine 6, enough so that I had to double check the size to be sure the shoe was not a 1. In addition to the added volume, the Peregrine 7 runs slightly longer than the 6. Initially I feared this to be a bit of an issue for my lower volume foot, particularly how it would perform in technical terrain, but those worries were mostly unfounded, as the TPU exoskeleton locks the midfoot down incredibly well. The toe bumper is an extension of the TPU exoskeleton, wrapping around the entire forefoot. It is pretty flexible and light and offers very little stub protection. Ventilation in the Peregrine 7 remains excellent. Side by side with the Peregrine 6 top. The metal gaiter ring found in previous versions is no longer present. I have never found a need for it, instead preferring to attach my gaiters to a lower lace. The heel counter is more sturdy where there is black plastic, but is overall semi flexible and has good supportprotection. Side by side with the Peregrine 6 left, very similar feel with just some aesthetic changes. The heel collar has a bit thicker padding than previous versions and is shaped such that it holds the heel better. The gusseted tongue is well padded and comfortable, of medium thickness. Midsole. The EVA midsole cushioning is essentially the same, but with a full length Everun topsole vs. Everun heel insert found in version 6. Saucony claims that this will increase energy return, but I honestly found it difficult to tell, even when running with a Peregrine 6 on one foot and a 7 on the other. Either way, cushioning is firm, yet adequate for a half day of running for most people longer for those who dont require as much cushion and is quite fast and responsive. Outsole. The PWRTRAC outsole with EBO rockplate is unchanged. These lugs are very aggressive and are amazing off trail in loose technical terrain, in the snow, mud and just about anywhere else. The rubber compound has average to above average stickyness in the wet and on dry rock. Rock protection is very good, as the EBO rockplate seems as though it would stop a bullet. It is a bit stiff at first, but I found that it broke in and became more flexible after just 1. Durability is also excellent, as wear is very minimal, if non existent after 3. The lugs are appropriately directional and are extremely effective, but not cumbersome or a detriment on smoother, more tame surfaces. Compared with the Peregrine 6, essentially identical aside from color. I have about 1. 00 rough miles on the Peregrine 6 yellow outsole and though dirty, show very little wear. PerformanceSummaryRecommendations. The Peregrine 7 is a light, fast and nimble trail shoe that can handle just about any type of terrain at any speed. 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The Peregrine 7 does just as well at lesser speeds too, so will satisfy a wide range of runners. Like Peregrines of the past, I found them to be quite stiff out of the box, but also found that they broke in much quicker than the previous version and with the improved molded padding in the heel, any heel liftrubbing that I found in previous versions is eliminated. The new upper locks the midfoot very well and looks to be a bit more durable though I have seen no issues with the upper on the Peregrine 6. Despite my initial hesitation on the added room in the forefoot, I quickly came to appreciate it. I did find that it was slightly noticeable on very steep, off trail sidehilling, but was not really problematic, I was just slightly aware. I would recommend the Peregrine 7 for anyone looking for a fast all mountain racertrainer, or anybody just looking for a high quality, lightweight, versatile trail shoe for just about any terrain. Comparisons Peregrine 7 vs. Peregrine 6 Nearly identical shoes. If you happen to find a closeout deal on the 6, then snap them upPeregrine 7 vs. Terrex Trailmaker similar shoes given their all mountain versatility. I would give the Peregrine 7 the edge in regards to speed and responsiveness, but the Trailmaker has a bit better traction due to the sticky rubber Continental Outsole. The Trailmaker is a bit heavier over an ounce, but has better cushion and protection. Peregrine 7 vs. adidas XT 5 Boost a toss up, both are similar weight and are built for speed. For looser terrain, the Peregrine 7 lugs would be an advantage and the Peregrine is better for longer distances. The XT 5 Boost however would be preferable on less technical terrain, or a mix of terrain over half marathon distance or less. Jeffs Score 9. 81. The Peregrine was provided at no charge. The opinions herein are entirely the authors. Photo Credit Jeff Valliere. 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