Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe vs Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Men's standard mesh version, 12oz per shoe, lightweight hiking performance
Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe at 9.5oz per shoe. Enhanced traction with Vibram outsole and aggressive tread pattern.
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe 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 71 g (21%) lighter than the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe (340 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.