Side by side comparison: Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

Altra Lone Peak 9
AltraLone Peak 9

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$140$150$138$113$100

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 6Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Wide toe box
Strong ground feel
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Stiff upper
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack25 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, stable zero-drop trail shoe with a wide fit and strong ground feel, best for moderate trails.

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Saucony Peregrine 16
SauconyPeregrine 16

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$249$228$187$166

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 8Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Light Trail: 7Technical Trail: 9Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding grip
Improved cushioning
Stable on technical terrain
Slightly heavier
Less suited for easy trails

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
WeightApprox. 290 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

Versatile technical trail shoe with top-tier grip, improved cushioning, and stable ride.

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