Head-to-head · Best Trail Running Shoes

Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Saucony Peregrine 14

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Salomon Speedcross 6 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about runners on mud, snow, or loose-soil trails — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Salomon Speedcross 6

4.7

$145

The Speedcross 6 is the soft-terrain pick — Salomon's flagship for mud, snow, and loose soil.

Strengths

— Mud Contagrip outsole with deep arrow-shaped lugs
— Bombproof upper
— Best traction in mud / snow / wet grass

Watch-outs

— Aggressive lugs feel awkward on hard-pack
— Heavier than Speedgoat
— Narrow fit

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Ranked #5 in Best Trail Running Shoes

Saucony Peregrine 14

4.5

$140

The Peregrine 14 is the lightweight pick — Saucony's nimble trail shoe for mixed terrain.

Strengths

— PWRTRAC outsole for mixed-terrain traction
— Lighter than Speedgoat
— Saucony PWRRUN midsole

Watch-outs

— Less cushion than Speedgoat
— Newer revision of legacy line
— Mid-tier lug depth

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How they stack up

Salomon Speedcross 6

Best soft-terrain traction. Narrow fit. Awkward on hard-pack.

Saucony Peregrine 14

Lighter than Speedgoat. Mid-tier lugs. Affordable.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Salomon Speedcross 6	Saucony Peregrine 14
Drop	10mm	4mm
Outsole	Mud Contagrip	PWRTRAC
Lugs	Deep arrow	—
Brand	Salomon	Saucony
Midsole	—	PWRRUN

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