Which hiking trail runners offer the best water resistance?
This page compares 3 hiking trail runners with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX, style S21068-100 or S11068-200, Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX, Brooks Cascadia 20 GTX. Prices range from £100 to £140. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (ounces) ⇅ | Waterproofing ⇅ | Traction Lug Depth (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Height (mm) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Toe Protection ⇅ |
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Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX, style S21068-100 or S11068-200
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£99.76 ≈ | 10.4 oz men's; 9.0 oz women's | ✓ | 4 mm | — | 33 mm heel; 29 mm forefoot | ✓ |
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The Peregrine 16 GTX combines a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper with PWRRUN cushioning and a Vibram MegaGrip outsole. It suits trail runners and hikers tackling wet, rocky, muddy, or snowy conditions who want reliable traction and moderate underfoot protection. ★ Ideal forThis model specifically suits water-resistant trail use because its GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper is waterproof and breathable, helping keep feet dry in rain, wet grass, puddles, and shallow snow.
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Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX
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£133.11 ≈ | 12.4 oz / 351.5 g | ✓ | 4 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | ✓ |
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The Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX is a zero-drop trail runner with a waterproof GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper, Altra EGO midsole, and Vibram MegaGrip outsole. It suits hikers and trail runners who want a wide toe box, moderate cushioning, strong wet-weather traction, and protection for muddy or snowy trails. ★ Ideal forIt suits hikers seeking water-resistant trail runners because its GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper provides waterproof protection while the 4 mm lugs and Vibram MegaGrip outsole improve traction on wet and slippery terrain. |
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Brooks Cascadia 20 GTX
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£140.47 ≈ | 11.4oz / 323.2g | ✓ | 4mm | 26:20mm | 38:32mm | ✓ |
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The Brooks Cascadia 20 GTX is a waterproof trail runner with a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and 4mm traction lugs. Its nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2 cushioning and protective toe cap suit hikers and trail runners tackling wet, rugged, and technical terrain. ★ Ideal forIt suits hikers seeking water-resistant trail runners because the waterproof GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane helps keep feet dry, while the Vibram Megagrip outsole has 4mm lugs for grip on wet and dry terrain.
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