Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

€200

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

$180

Quick verdict

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

€200

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

$180

The better pick if you want:

To spend $20 less
A lighter option (44 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 10 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX· leads in 1

Grip

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Cushioning

Cushioning
32 mm
32 mm
Lightness
340 g
296 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$200
$180

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

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Essentials

€200

$180

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2026

340 g

296 g

Overview

Trail Running / Winter Shoe

Waterproof Trail Running Shoe

snow, ice, winter trails

wet, muddy and technical trails

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Rainy, muddy and winter trail running

Cushioning

10 mm

4 mm

32 mm

22 mm

28 mm

EnergyCell+ EVA cushioning

PWRRUN foam with extra cushioning

Moderate cushioning with durable support

Dry feet with cushioned daily-trainer comfort

Grip & protection

Winter Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm lugs and 12 tungsten spikes

Full-coverage Vibram® Megagrip with 4 mm lugs

High foot protection for extreme conditions

Rubber toe cap and reinforced high-abrasion zones

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Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

Upper & fit

GORE‑TEX waterproof membrane with synthetic/textile

GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof, breathable membrane with abrasion protection

Standard trail sockliner

PWRRUN+ insole

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Traditional lace closure with snug trail fit

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On the terrain

How Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX 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 ground							Average
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX							55
Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX45

Cushioning25/40
Lightness3/35
Smooth roll17/25

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX65

Cushioning25/40
Lightness15/35
Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Which offers better value: Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX?

For value comparison: The Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX ($200) 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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Better than Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 72)
A lighter option (130 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

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Better than Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX at:

A higher overall score (84 vs 72)
A lighter option (76 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX· leads in 1

Grip

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Cushioning

Cushioning
32 mm
32 mm
Lightness
340 g
296 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$200
$180

Pick a ground

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Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX vs Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX

Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX

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