Saucony S20542-1-090M 9M Peregrine 10 GTX Running Sh (Open Box)

From left to right: Peregrine 7, Peregrine ISO, Peregrine 10. First off, all of these shoes are pretty great, and all of them have short-comings.All three models are "low-drop." The drop from heal to forefoot is 4mm - this is an amazing element to the design and encourages a much healthier, safer foot-strike and form. All three models have the *amazing* lugs/lug-pattern. There are different materials on all 3 (I think). They're all very similar and effective, though I'd say I like the 10's the most. They're a bit softer, which I actually wasn't too excited about, but they are very grippy, and have stood up to some pretty serious hikes/trail runs. I have about 400miles on my 10's and the lugs are still prominent and effective. I do keep them on trails, no pavement. All three models suck on pavement. That's just not what they're meant for. I mean, they're sneakers so they'll feel like sneakers, period, but the lugs are meant for unimproved terrain, as is the support of the soul and upper. If you're not gonna be on a trail 90% of the time or more, don't get these.The Peregrine 10 is awesome and I highly recommend. I just bought a second pair, as my first are running out. The upper is fantastic. Has a nice toe box, really supportive, good lacing system, and the heel/ankle area is perfect - low enough that there's no irritation anywhere, and high enough to keep debris getting in to a minimum, and also allows the laces/lace-system, and design of the upper to keep your foot in place and the shoe from moving around. I love it. If properly laced and tied, you literally cannot take the 10s off without untying them. They are NOT any kind of exposure resistant. Moisture will get in easily and if it's cold, your feet will be cold until you really get moving (my biggest critique). The Peregrine 7's have the best upper I've ever seen on a trail shoe. Like, the most utilitarian design - notably exposure resistant (water resistant, warm, and would dry quickly and thoroughly), and tough.The footbed and cushioning in the 10s is really good as well. Not super hard or soft, a good, comfortable middle ground of cushioning. I do think it could be a little softer, but I've had no problems, and the protection from rocks is excellent, best of all three gens. I've stepped on plenty of rocks and been fully protected (I'm 5'11, 190lbs). My heaviest days will have like 4miles of hard running, with elevation changes, including sprints, and then another 5miles of hiking. The Peregrine 10's have always kept me very comfortable. The Peregrine 7 is the *perfect* amount padding. Like, right to the line where it would be too soft, but not over - it's really amazing. The Peregrine ISO's are like walking on wooden sandals. Not great. The ISO's kinda suck, for real. Glad they're gone. They're in the mix compared to other brands, and they have those awesome lugs, but they're not good Peregrines.The Peregrine 7 imo is the best trail shoe of all-time (I've had New Balance, ASICS, Alta, Adidas, and three gens of Peregrines). Just looking at them it's clear, they'll get you through some stuff. I did 30 miles backpacking the Long Trail, in Vermont, with the 7s and they were stunning. I hope the Peregrine 11's are a mix between the 7s and 10s. The design of the 10s for athletic performance and rock protection, with the materials and the outdoors approach of the 7s.Def worth the buy!