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Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

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

Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe is the lighter option — 241 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Saucony Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
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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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Peregrine 16 Trail Running Shoe wins — at 269 g it is 241 g (47%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 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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