Saucony Peregrine 14 First Impressions: A Familiar Trail Favourite Gets a Subtle Update

Introduction

The Saucony Peregrine 14 arrives as a very subtle update to one of the most consistent trail running shoes around. The midsole and outsole carry over almost unchanged from the Peregrine 13, while the most visible changes sit in a redesigned upper. There is also a 4g weight increase and, in the UK, a 5 pound price rise, so this is not a year of sweeping changes. But because we rate the Peregrine line highly, a small refinement to a shoe we already enjoyed running in is still worth a close look.

Specs and Price

In a UK 9.5, the Peregrine 14 weighs 290g, a 4g increase over the previous version. The geometry is identical to the 13: a 4mm heel-to-toe drop, with a 28mm stack height at the heel and 24mm under the forefoot. In the UK the shoe now retails for 135 pounds, which is a little disappointing given how few changes have been made.

On the colour front, the review pair came in a bright red colourway, with a blue option for men and two other colourways for women. This is a step up from the all-white Peregrine 13, which never felt like the most practical choice for muddy UK trails.

The New Upper

The redesigned upper is where the Peregrine 14 differs most from its predecessor. Saucony has moved to a slightly softer, more flexible engineered mesh, added a touch more padding around the ankle collar and heel, and beefed up the gusseted tongue, which was noticeably thinner on the 13. The lacing system looks familiar, but there is now an extra overlay around the top three lace eyelets and a more substantial overlay wrapping the toe box for added durability.

Saucony has also worked in a couple of handy details: a heel pull tab, a gaiter attachment point at the base of the laces, and an elastic strap at the midfoot for stowing the laces once they are tied down so they cannot snag on the trails. A solid toe bumper still provides good on-trail protection up front.

Midsole and Outsole

Underfoot, the Peregrine 14 keeps its full PWRRUN foam midsole. Saucony describes this blend as slightly softer, though in hand it feels very similar to the previous shoe. It is paired with the excellent PWRRUN+ insole, which genuinely adds a layer of underfoot comfort.

Flipping the shoe over, the outsole is essentially identical: the 5mm multi-directional chevron lug pattern with Saucony’s sticky PWRTRAC rubber. We have never had grip issues with this outsole, and it has consistently delivered good traction. In the forefoot there is Saucony’s flexible rock plate, which protects on aggressive and technical trails without making the shoe feel stiff.

First Run Impressions

Over an 8.2 mile test run mixing road, grass, rocky trails, compact trails and plenty of soft sand, the Peregrine 14 felt very similar to the 13. That is not a bad thing. The PWRRUN foam midsole combined with the PWRRUN+ insole feels genuinely comfortable from the very first mile, and this shoe runs well straight out of the box.

The fit is true to size, with the UK 9.5 fitting perfectly on length. The toe box width is similar to before, and lockdown around the midfoot and heel feels super secure. The redesigned upper does feel plusher, particularly the extra padding around the ankle and the thicker tongue, and there were no signs of irritation or rubbing even on this first outing.

Performance on the Trails

The PWRRUN foam is not the softest cushioning available. What it offers instead is a planted, stable feel underfoot on uneven terrain, with the bouncy insole adding plushness on top. The flexible rock plate under the forefoot delivers solid protection on rocky ground without compromising the shoe’s flexibility.

Grip was strong across the board. The outsole handled road sections well, offered great traction on loose gravelly trails, and coped comfortably in soft sand. There was only a little mud to test, but everything else was handled with confidence.

Buying Advice

If you were a fan of the Peregrine 13, you will almost certainly enjoy the 14, because the two feel very similar. The redesigned upper does improve overall comfort, and the fit and ride remain excellent for mixed trail use.

That said, because so little has changed, it is worth checking for deals on the outgoing Peregrine 13. At the time of testing, the 13 could be found online for just 69.99 pounds, roughly half the price of the new shoe, which is outstanding value for such a consistent trail runner.

Conclusion

The Peregrine 14 is a comfortable, secure-fitting trail shoe that performs well across a wide mix of terrain, but the update is subtle. A plusher upper, a 4g weight gain and a price rise are the only real changes, and the ride is essentially the same as the 13. Enjoy the new version if you want the latest model, but bargain hunters should seriously consider picking up the 13 at a discount first.