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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe is the lighter option — 185 g lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (41% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Kahtoola MICROspikes Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe
Weight 454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb
Brand Kahtoola Saucony
Category Footwear Footwear
Kahtoola MICROspikes
454 g

Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.

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Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe
269 g

Lightweight trail running shoe at 9.5oz per shoe. Enhanced traction with Vibram outsole and aggressive tread pattern.

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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe wins — at 269 g it is 185 g (41%) lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (454 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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