Nike ACG Zegama Trail vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90
Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

$180

Quick verdict

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (82 vs 71)
  • More cushioning (36 vs 32 mm heel stack)

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (19 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Nike ACG Zegama Trail· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    36 mmTop 35%
    32 mm
  • Lightness

    315 g
    296 g
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    4 mm
    4 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $180

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike ACG Zegama Trail vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

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Essentials

€169.90
$180
April 2026
2026
315 g
296 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Waterproof Trail Running Shoe
technical trails and mountain terrain
wet, muddy and technical trails
Long runs and ultras on technical trails
Rainy, muddy and winter trail running

Cushioning

4 mm
4 mm
36 mm
32 mm
32 mm
28 mm
ZoomX foam over a Cushlon 3.0 foam base
PWRRUN foam with extra cushioning
Plush ZoomX cushioning
Dry feet with cushioned daily-trainer comfort

Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with aggressive 5 mm lugs
Full-coverage Vibram® Megagrip with 4 mm lugs
Rubber toe cap and stable dual-foam platform
Rubber toe cap and reinforced high-abrasion zones
5 mm multidirectional lugs
Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with protective overlays
GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof, breathable membrane with abrasion protection
Removable sockliner
PWRRUN+ insole
Traditional lacing with padded collar
Traditional lace closure with snug trail fit
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On the terrain

How Nike ACG Zegama Trail vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Nike ACG Zegama Trail58
Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Nike ACG Zegama Trail59
  • Cushioning33/40
  • Lightness9/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX65
  • Cushioning25/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Nike ACG Zegama Trail vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX?

For value comparison: The Nike ACG Zegama Trail ($180) provides premium features compared to the Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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Both came out in 2026.

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