The Brooks Cascadia 20 and Saucony Peregrine 16 are both trail running shoes with balanced cushioning. The Peregrine 16 is 1.3 oz lighter (9.5 oz vs 10.8 oz), costs about $10 less (from $150) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (4 mm vs 6 mm).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Cascadia 20 | Peregrine 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $150 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 (134 reviews) | 4.4 / 5 (184 reviews) |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 9.5 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 6 mm | 4 mm |
| Heel stack height | — | 32 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Balanced |
| Surface | Trail | Trail |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from Brooks and Saucony, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the Cascadia 20 if…
- you land on your heel and like a higher drop
Get the Peregrine 16 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want to spend less
- you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop
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