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Challenger 8vsPeregrine 16
The Challenger 8 and Peregrine 16 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Peregrine 16 comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Peregrine 16 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Challenger 8. In our ratings, the Challenger 8 edges out the Peregrine 16 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $155 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
