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Saucony trail lineup

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Current lineup2026 edition

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Race day ↑↓ Daily training← Shorter distanceLonger distance →

Distance and racing focus set the map position, and the colour marker shows terrain technicality — all three are editorial judgement, not performance scores or rankings.

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Shoe & specificationsWhy this roleIs it right for you?

331 g · 6 mm drop
41 mm heel stack

Door-to-trail

This role is for runs that start on pavement and end on dirt. The Guide Tr 1 GTX Women's adds a GTX waterproof membrane to Saucony's road-to-trail Guide, for wet runs from your door.

Also considerGuide Tr 1Ride Tr 3
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Guide Tr 1 Women's is the dry version at $150 instead of $180, so pick it if you do not need the membrane. The Ride Tr 3 Women's is a neutral option at 259 g.

Choose if

  • You mix road and trail on the same run
  • You want a waterproof membrane for wet runs from your door
  • You want a 6 mm drop on mixed road and trail runs

Skip if

  • You run mostly on rocky, technical singletrack
  • You want a lighter shoe: the Ride Tr 3 Women's weighs 259 g

267 g · 8 mm drop
37 mm heel stack

Daily trail trainer

A daily trail trainer handles most of your weekly trail miles. Saucony's pick is the Ride Tr 3 GTX, a GTX version of the Ride Tr 3 made for daily trail training.

Also considerPeregrine 16 GTXGuide Tr 1
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Peregrine 16 and Peregrine 16 GTX are technical trail shoes with a 4 mm drop; choose them for rougher ground and the Ride Tr 3 GTX for everyday trail miles. Women who want a support shoe can pick the Guide Tr 1 Women's.

Choose if

  • You run trails most days and want one shoe for it
  • You want a GTX version for wet trail days
  • You like the 8 mm drop of the Ride Tr 3 GTX Women's

Skip if

  • You mostly run steep, technical terrain; the Peregrine 16 is built for that
  • You want a support shoe; look at the Guide Tr 1 Women's

280 g · 6 mm drop
36 mm heel stack

Cushioned long trail

Long trail days call for more cushion underfoot. Saucony calls the Xodus Ultra 4 GTX a max-cushioned powerhouse, and it comes in a GTX version for wet conditions.

Also considerXodus Ultra 4Peregrine 16
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Xodus Ultra 4 is the non-GTX version at $170 versus $200 for the Xodus Ultra 4 GTX, and it is also the ultra race pick. The Peregrine 16 is made for technical trail rather than long cushioned days.

Choose if

  • You run long trail days and want max cushioning
  • You want a GTX shoe for long days in wet weather
  • You are happy to pay $200 for the Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

Skip if

  • You want a lighter shoe: the Peregrine 16 Women's weighs 239 g
  • You run dry trails; the Xodus Ultra 4 costs $170

239 g · 4 mm drop
33 mm heel stack

Technical trail

Technical trail means rocks, roots and steep singletrack. Saucony designed the Peregrine 16 GTX to move fast across any terrain, no matter the weather.

Also considerPeregrine 16
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Peregrine 16 is the non-GTX version and the short trail race pick. Choose the Peregrine 16 GTX at $180 for wet weather and the Peregrine 16 at $150 for dry trails.

Choose if

  • You run technical singletrack in wet weather
  • You want the 4 mm drop of the Peregrine 16 GTX
  • You want one shoe for technical trail and all-day adventures

Skip if

  • You run dry trails and want to spend less; the Peregrine 16 costs $150
  • You want max cushioning for long days; see the Xodus Ultra 4

239 g · 4 mm drop
32 mm heel stack

Short trail race

Short trail races call for a light shoe. The Peregrine 16 Women's is a technical trail shoe at 239 g, the same weight as the Peregrine 16 GTX Women's, so the choice comes down to weather.

Also considerPeregrine 16 GTX
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Peregrine 16 GTX Women's costs $180 against $150 for the Peregrine 16 Women's, and both weigh 239 g, so choose on weather.

Choose if

  • You race short trail events on rough ground
  • You want to train and race in the same technical trail shoe
  • You want a race shoe at $150 in the Peregrine 16

Skip if

  • You race in wet, cold conditions; look at the Peregrine 16 GTX
  • You are racing an ultra; the Xodus Ultra 4 is built for that

280 g · 6 mm drop
36 mm heel stack

Ultra race

Ultra races mean long hours on trail. Saucony designed the Xodus Ultra 4 for long-haul adventures with max cushioning.

Also considerXodus Ultra 4 GTX
Where it overlaps with other shoes

The Xodus Ultra 4 GTX Women's is the cushioned long trail pick. It costs $200 against $170 for the Xodus Ultra 4 Women's, and both weigh 280 g.

Choose if

  • You are racing an ultra and want max cushioning
  • You also want a shoe Saucony lists for trail hiking
  • You expect mostly dry race conditions

Skip if

  • You expect a wet race; the Xodus Ultra 4 GTX is the GTX version
  • You are racing short and fast; the Peregrine 16 Women's weighs 239 g
Waterproof / winterNo selection yet

Saucony sells GTX versions of most of its trail shoes; each appears as the waterproof option under its dry shoe's role.

See: Ride Tr 3 GTX · Peregrine 16 GTX

Specs are from manufacturers. Role explanations are editorial judgement.