Showing posts with label Saucony.... Show all posts
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Monday, August 01, 2016

Saucony Peregrine 6...

By Frank

Like the Saucony Kinvara 7 (K7) which was my “To Go” road shoe, I had the opportunity to get both my feet on my “To Go” trail shoe, the Saucony Peregrine 6 (P6) way before it was available in the market thanks to the people at Saucony Malaysia. However, I kept a low profile on it and only tested the shoe when I was all out at the trails by myself leading up my race at West Highland Way Race 2016 where the P6 was my chosen race shoe.

The Saucony Peregrine 6.

The Peregrines, from 4, 5 and now 6.

After successfully racing the West Highland Way Race 2016 in the P6 which is where this review is entirely based on, it’s now time to recap and put it into words. Built under Saucony’s RunAnyWhere line-up of trail shoes, I remember how surprised and at the same time delighted I was when I saw the P6 for its very first time about a year ago. Having trained and raced with both the Peregrine 4 and 5, I was surprised that Saucony took the risk and plunge to change its core design after 5 generations and delighted at the same time too that they did and for the better for the P6 finally “matured” into a sleek, aggressive and fast “Peregrine” (referring to the falcon). Completed redesigned from scratch, the P6 not only spots a totally new upper, but a new midsole and a totally redesigned outsole.

Lateral view of the Saucony Peregrine 6.

Medial view of the Saucony Peregrine 6.

After having spot the same last for the past 5 generations, the P6 arrived as a fresh new design. The upper now utilizes a new engineered stretch mesh which offers a smoother feel and look compared to the previous ones used which was more traditional looking. Smooth to the touch, it still retains the excellent ventilation as found in previous generations, if not an improvement over it. Being a stretchy material, one can expect a very forgiving toe box where my toes were splayed throughout my entire 28 hours out at the highlands. No hot spots, no blisters, no chaffing and very quick drying was what I can say about it. And to hold up the shoe’s upper by giving it a little structure without compromising on durability was the usage of FlexFilm, a thin but strong layer of synthetic material which offers fewer layers on the upper for a seamless and flexible feel.

A completely new engineered stretch mesh with a 
reinforced toe cap to withstand any accidental kicks..

The external heel counter has a semi rigid but yet flexible plastic cupping built into it to give better stability to the ankle. Cosmetically and personally, I find it very good looking with not only the Peregrine insignia on it, but a set of coordinates which if you are interested, will bring you the banks of Saucony Creek at Kuztown where the Saucony was first founded. The collar is then rounded off with the RunDry lining to keep sweat out of the shoe while giving a plush feel.

External heel counter with coordinates.

Padded RunDry collar.

The toe cap is reinforced by a durable and rugged looking rubber piece. Despite having trip over some rocks and also kicking my foot over it, the toe cap does it job very well, that’s it to shield and protect my toes. And not only that, it held up very well too. No chipping off or rubber coming undone especially with much exposure to different elements such as heat, water crossing and yes, even cow dung too (who wants to steal my shoe better think twice now).

With a gusseted tongue, any unwanted debris that may find its way into the shoe is minimized. And not only that, it gave a much better fit as it wraps around the feet nicely and snugly. Not as plush as the ISOFit found in the Zealot, but it does its job well here. And with a gaiter clip found at the front, a secondary protection can be added, especially when one is running through dirty terrains where debris may enter through the collar area. And the laces, unlike previous generations has been shorten which now fits better. And yes, it’s still made of the same durable material and it stays put to its place without coming undone easily. No worries about stepping over it.

The gusseted tongue.

The gaiter clip and the awesome lace.

The midsole saw some minor changes especially on the heel insert. Gone is the PowerGrid foam there being replaced with a new continuous cushioning foam call EVERUN which offers 83% energy return and 3 times the durability. It started off pretty firm but after a few runs, the foam will be “broken in” and I could feel a slight difference. Honestly speaking, not a huge world of difference compared to the already good PowerGrid in the “Feel” department, but I believe it’s for the better as Saucony continue to evolve it. Besides, I could see it holding up pretty well despite my shoe having gone through over 300KM in distance in various conditions. That’s really 2 thumbs and 2 big toes up for me!

Breakthrough in cushioning where EVERUN replaces 
PowerGrid at the heel insert of the Peregrine 6.

Most previous Peregrine users had asked for a higher stack height and Saucony had listened and responded for the next midsole upgrade saw an additional 1MM of stack height bringing the P6 up to 21.5MM on the heel and 17.5MM on the forefoot and hence still retaining the sweet 4MM offset. Although thicker now to try numb any ground feel, the P6’s ride is still pretty low to ground and hence one can still feel very stable in it.

Over at the forefoot encased within Saucony’s SSL (Saucony Super Lite) EVA is the EBO (External Bedrock Outsole), a protective rockplate made of flexible but yet strong nylon fiber to shield and protect from sharp rocks or rugged terrains. It’s generally lighter in weight compared to traditional thick rubber and more versatile compared to carbon fiber.

The EBO rockplate as seen in grey/black "zebra" line embedded into the midsole at the front.

For those who remember the outsole design of previous Peregrines where it utilizes multi directional lugs and 2 different rubber compounds to achieve excellent traction in both rocky and muddy conditions, the P6’s new outsole, achieved not only what it predecessor’s did but improves over it. Now with a 1 piece design and new carbon rubber compound call PWRTRAC offering an even tackier ride and 3 times more durable compared to traditional carbon rubber, it together with a newly redesigned multi directional thread with deep angled lugs that resembles mini falcon talons, gives the P6 an exceptional comfortable and confident ride.

The multi directional lugs of the new PWRTRAC outsole.

That’s all the positive for the P6 but what amazes me is that despite all the changes and upgrades from the above, the P6 still weighs in at 266 Grams for a men’s size US9.0. And that’s 6 Grams shaved off from the P5! Well done Saucony!

There’s many to like about the P6, but like all shoes, gadgets, accessories and others, there will be a few dislikes as none is perfect. First, the ventilation despite being top notch, the upper like P5 still allows super fine debris like sand and ash to enter the shoe. Not really a big deal in this part of the world, but I do hope that Saucony can come up with a cross between ventilation and debris protection for this part of the shoe. But do note that there is a FlexShell version of the P6 releasing soon, where it offers water repellency with a close top upper where it will solved the debris issue at the expense of a few grams and ventilation.

Next will be the EVERUN heel insert. It seems that being only inserted on the heel area, not much difference can be felt. A full length EVERUN insert will be more preferable and hopefully, this can help with impact absorption and also toe-off as footing and landing zones on trails differs much from road.

And finally, at 266 Grams, the P6 is already very light for a trail she of this class. But I believe it can go even lighter with the semi rigid plastic on the heel counter be replaced with some other lighter materials such as those found in the Kinvaras.

Outsole wear and tear of the Peregrine 5 (left) after 468KM and Peregrine 6 after 321KM (right).

I've started wearing the Saucony Peregrines since the fourth generations. It got better at the fifth but the sixth has set a new standards in my very own opinion on trail shoes. The Saucony Peregrine 6 has won numerous awards worldwide but 2 awards stands out most which is the coveted Runners World Editor’s ChoiceAward and OUTSIDE Gear of the Year 2016. Awards are definitely able to market the shoe well, but what most important is the feel and ride from the individual’s wear experience. And after more than 300KM worth of trail adventures especially in the rugged West Highland Way, all I can say here, it truly deserves its awards!

The Saucony Peregrine 6 with it's cousin, the Kinvara 7 together with the Comrades Marathon medal and the West Highland Way Race goblet. 2 amazing shoes, 2 amazing races.

The Saucony Peregrine 6 is now available at a recommended selling price of RM429.00 at all Saucony authorized dealers nationwide such as Saucony Concept Store (Queensbay Mall, Penang), Running Lab (Tropicana City Mall, Selangor), Top Man World (Kulai, Johor), Stadium and selected Royal Sport House stores.

This pair of Saucony Peregrine 6 is kindly provided by RSH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the sole authorised distributor of Saucony in Malaysia for test and review purposes and all opinions are based solely on personal takes.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Me And My Saucony...

By Frank

Saucony... Pronouced as "Sock A Knee", a running brand from Boston, US is a brand that I never thought that I will be associated with. To start off with is because I didn't had a pleasant experience with my first pair which is the Saucony FastWitch 3 back in year 2009 where I ran my first ultra marathon with. Suffered cramps badly which at that point of time and being a newbie runner, I blamed the shoe for it due to the extremely soft cushioning. Since then, I stayed away from this brand until another opportunity came in year 2012.

I was really fortunate and lucky to be spotted by the then Saucony brand manager and my friend now Alicia who offered me the opportunity to be representing the brand here in Malaysia. I was skeptical back then due to my first experience but at the same time matured through time that it wasn't the shoe's fault back in year 2009. I shared my concern with Alicia and she fully understood my situation at that time and hence handed me some key models, in this case the Kinvara 3 and Mirage 3 to try out first.

After close to half a year, when I was a free agent again, and being impressed by the Kinvara 3, I finally agreed and put ink on paper as I accepted the Saucony sponsorship. I was grateful to Alicia too for keeping her promise and waiting for my availability patiently. From there, not only I was representing the brand, I was also working closely with her in matters of branding, marketing, ordering, training and more. It was not all smooth sailing for Saucony isn't a brand well known here yet and with tight budget, it makes things more challenging. Understanding the issues we were faced with, both myself and Alicia used whatever resources we could find back then. I didn't push for my sponsorship either and just used whatever gears that was made available. We were working very tightly but at the same time, safely but yet happy. And probably from there, we turned our business relationship into friendship.

Product training.

But we overcame it with the help from a dedicated team and a year down, we made our first media event by launching the Kinvara 4 and at the same time expanding the ambassador team to 3 with Zijill and Jason coming on board. Then came the running clinic where we presented ourselves to the running community here to share our knowledge and experiences.

The launch event of Kinvara 4.

Moving on, as I explored the world, I also met up with the principals of Saucony from various countries being South Africa, Netherlands, United Kingdom and of course Jimmy from Asia's regional office at Hong Kong, the principal we have been working with. I was really touched and grateful for their support in my day to day adventure which eventually helped me a lot in my upcoming race at West Highland Way with gears made available through them.

With Saucony South Africa, whom we meet every year at the Comrades Expo.

With the hilarious guys from Saucony Netherlands.

A pleasure to meet up with Eric, Product Specialist from Saucony Scotland.

As time passes, Alicia had left the company for greener pasture. In fact, most of the team from the first day had eventually left too. I really miss the the original team for their efficiency was well, efficient!. And before Alicia left last year, she was kind enough to arrange the pro team's kit for me which I am forever grateful for. With a new manager and team to work with, we started from where we left off, only at that time, Saucony had already established itself among the runners here. Sales has picked up and awareness is there but there was still a problem, the budget.

In Kinvara I trust.

At a recent outdoor photo shoot.

Studio photo shoot.

Over the years through the Saucony gears, I ran better Comrades each year, clocked my best timings in various distances such as 70KM and 100KM, did my first 100KM trail with it and also ran my second fastest marathon with it. And next will be my half decade of Comrades and my first longest trail run with it. With the accomplishment I had with the brand and the budget problem still persisting, I thought through it and decided that for the brand to grow further, I will step down as the ambassador to allow the budget to loosen and flow, and also for new talents to carry the brand. That explains the number of Saucony related photos I've been uploading on my Facebook lately, for those who suddenly felt there was an sudden overflow of it. Yes, I have a soft spot for this brand and it's not an easy decision especially when I was sincerely asked to stay on. But I guess new faces are needed and with that decision mutually agreed, Zijill remained and I hooked Jamie and Nick up for the new team.

When the outgoing ambassador meets the new ambassadors.

I will have 2 more races under the ambassadorship program before my contract ends officially. My fifth Comrades at South Africa and the 95 Miles West Highland Way Race over the mountain of Scotland. For the final 2 times and for the first time ever, I will be in racing in full Saucony kit. It is certainly a pleasure to be in it and I will race proudly and confidently in them.

One final race at the highlands in the colours of Saucony.

Hence at the end of this entry, I would like to thank everyone from past and present of Saucony Malaysia from Alicia, Razi, Cheryll, Khiem Khiem, Amy, Alice, Yi Xuan, Kiki and many more from the retail team for their gracious support and understanding through these 3.5 years. A new chapter awaits for me with this brand and I know it will be a great one ahead. As for Saucony in Malaysia, I hope the new team including the ambassadors will take good care of it as a new era will begin soon as we all continue to "Find Your Strong" together!

Thank you for the 3.5 years.


Always part of Saucony.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Saucony Kinvara 7...

By Frank

My to go road shoe, the Saucony Kinvara which I have been relying since the third generation till the sixth has been serving me very well from short distances up till 161KM to multi stages event, in my training and also races. It has been the shoe that had allowed me to run from strength to strength at the Comrades Marathon and I believe it will continue to do so. I really like the fact that Saucony only gave the Kinvaras some minor tweaks and changes for the past sixth generations with the third and fifth being the biggest overhaul but yet still maintaining its DNA. That's a good thing for me, but I guess to meet market demands in the very challenging running shoes sector now, Saucony needed to up their game and take the risk and challenges in making the Kinvara an even better shoe, or risk a downfall for one of their most successful model.

Enter the Saucony Kinvara 7 (K7).

The Saucony Kinvara 7.

I was lucky enough to be part of the test team for the yet to be launch K7 back in September 2015. First in Malaysia to receive the shoe, I had my big plans back then to run my Comrades qualifier with it after just a few runs in them. The reason was simple, the shoe is awesome!

Lateral view of the Kinvara 7.

Medial view of the Kinvara 7.

While most of the K7 upper looks pretty much the same to the naked eye, one will notice the big change when they look closer and feel the "foam" texture on the lateral heel and also by turning the shoe upside down paying attention to the outsole. The big overhaul are there!

Same but not same? Kinvara 7 on the left vs. Kinvara 6 on the right.

So let's start with the outsole. From triangular pods at the forefoot section that acted like trampolines in the previous generations of the Kinvaras, the K7 now see a design call Tri-Flex reinforced with XT900 carbon rubber for extra durability. It basically are flex grooves designed like some jagged arrows in allowing for more flex. And according to Saucony, this new design will also allow more impact absorption but yet still providing one of the industries highest rebound rate when worked together with it's new midsole material which I will explain shortly. Honestly speaking, I wasn't really convince on it upon first seeing it back at the trade show in June 2015 as it I felt traction will be compromise. However, my runs in them had proved me wrong. Not only the shoe feels more lively with a slight increase in flex, it's actually more tacky too. Traction has been improved, most noticeable on smooth pavements such as cements and those red inter-lockable bricks.

New Tri-Flex outsole.

Next, the main highlight of the K7, the midsole material. Gone is PowerGrid which had been the driving force since the 4th generation. Introducing EVERUN, a foam like TPU material which is not only more durable, but more efficient in absorbing impact but yet at the same time, lively in giving back with up to 83% of rebound rate from the impact it absorb. However unlike the plushier models such as the Hurricane ISO 2, Triumph ISO 2 and Guide 9 which gets a full length EVERUN midsole insert coupled with a EVERUN topsole, the K7 only gets its insert on the heel. This according to Saucony is to give the K7 a fast feel without being over plush. To me, it does make sense. And the rest of the midsole material are made out of Saucony's SSL (Saucony SuperLite) EVA rubber, the same as its predecessors.

Different setup of the EVERUN insert across its models. 
Kinvara 7 setup shown on the lower far right which is the same setup as the new Peregrine 6 in the heel.

"Foam" like texture on the heel indicating where the new EVERUN material is. 
It's hidden inside though.

Now moving to the upper. Again, first time impression upon seeing the K7's upper was not exactly promising.  It gets a new open mesh looks which looks rather weak. It looked pretty much from the good old days of the Triumph and Hurricane series which has toes busting out from the top and side. However, upon a closer inspection, it actually has the quality from the same mesh of the Triumph ISO. And together with FlexFilm, a light weight synthetic film that replaces stitches and to give the shoe some lock down and structure, the K7's upper is indeed a different class from its predecessors.

Close up on the new open mesh.
Yellow and Green pair are Kinvara 7. Grey is of another shoe.

The mid foot locking mechanism call Pro-Lock which was introduced back in Kinvara 5 sees a slight upgrade. It doesn't look like much of it but it does feels shorter especially from the forefoot point of view. This means less irritation with the correct wrap location around the mid foot area. And for the collar, the moderately padded RunDry collar has been retained to soak up and wick away moisture such as sweat flowing down from the shin and calves.

Pro-Lock.

The RunDry collar.

So with all the mumbo jumbo technical aspects of the shoe explained, the most important question right now will be its ride. The initial testing phase was primarily all done at the dirt road at the Old Deeside Way at Aberdeen, Scotland during the end of autumn and I must say that the first few ride was rather firm. It was firm enough for me to be comparing it with the Type A6. However, after covering about 50KM in it, the shoe felt ready. With the shoe broken in especially the EVERUN TPU foam at the heel, the cushioning of the K7 felt like no other and it was noticeable different from its predecessors, for a good reason. Good protection for heel strikers but yet still bouncy, that is what the EVERUN is all about I guess.

The toe box built with the new upper mesh was roomy and stretchy, even better than the fifth and sixth generations I must say which was already very good. The only downside, it was hard to clean especially when you have dirt and mud sticking to it as I was running on the dirt road of the Old Deeside Way which is always affected by the typical wet Scottish weather.

Dirt on the yellow Kinvara 7's mesh is tougher to clean compared to its predecessor.

The lock down of the shoe provided by the Pro-Lock felt a bit more comfortable compared to the sixth which I had some issues during my fourth Comrades Marathon. On the K7, I did not feel any rubbing at all and it's double thumbs up for this for it felt much more like the setup on the K5. If I had one complain for the K7, it will be the collar which I felt it was built a little too high. My ankle ball was rubbing on it a little, a sensation that I do not feel on previous generations except the K3. I managed to minimise the sensation by wearing mini crew socks though. Oh and yes, the laces on the K7 remains the same as its predecessor which comes undone easily. I can't seem to understand on why Saucony can't change them to flat elastic laces found on their other models. Sigh...

My ultimate test was done at my Comrades qualifier at Istanbul Marathon last year. The K7 performed so well that I ran my second career best marathon time with it and hence the shoe easily gets a 5 star rating from me! And today, at time of writing this, my K7 has covered approximately 350KM and durability is definitely holding up. Overall, I felt the K7 will show its full potential at fast pace while still providing enough protection at slower pace and hence, my second pair will take on this year's Comrades!

Kinvara 6 (400KM) vs. Kinvara 7 (350KM) wear and tear.

With all these upgrades, the K7 still remains at it's legendary light weight of 218 Grams offering at the same stack height of 22MM at the heel and 18MM at the forefoot, a sweet 4MM off set. That's the same over 7 generations of Kinvaras. And the Kinvara series has gone from strength to strength as I continue to improve on my runs at the same time. So by overhauling an already great shoe, is this gamble worth it from Saucony? I bet it is and I am already very excited to see how much the Kinvara can still be evolve into. Amazing work there Saucony.

The Saucony Kinvara 7 will retail at a recommended selling price of RM429.00 and will be available nationwide at Running Lab - Tropicana City Mall, Stadium and selected Royal Sporting House outlets this April 2016 in 3 colourways for the men and 2 for the ladies. Like Max ad Miles from Saucony says, "You should get your feet on this stuff!".

This pair of the Saucony Kinvara 7 is kindly provided by RSH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributor of Saucony in Malaysia for test and review purposes and all opinion are based solely on personal takes.

Monday, September 07, 2015

Saucony Peregrine 5...

By Frank

My first experience with Saucony’s trail shoe was back in year 2012 when I laid my hands of the now discontinued Kinvara TR which I bought from Johannesburg. While it worked well on rocky trails, it failed pretty badly on wet and muddy surfaces. And though I knew a lot of the Peregrine (named after a falcon) model, I did not had the chance to get my hands on it due to the demands of the minimum order quantity set and also the very niche trail market a few years back. But things started to change when Saucony Malaysia tried to bring the fourth generation in which although they didn’t manage to, they did however successfully present to me a pair of Peregrine 4 sample. And that changed how I ran trail.

If the Saucony Kinvara was to be my “To Go” road shoe, the Peregrine will be of course my “To Go” trail shoe. Part of the Run Anywhere series by Saucony and probably the most well-known, it also the most versatile in its stable alongside with its brothers (and sisters) of the Xodus and now the all new Nomad TR. 

The Saucony Peregrine 5 (middle) flanked by the Peregrine 4 by its side.

The Peregrine 4 which has won many awards including year 2014 trail shoe of the year has followed me to a few trails locally and of course internationally for the past 2 years. Conquering with it the world’s oldest desert, Namib desert, the  Three Peaks Ultra 38 Miler and Glen Ogle 33 Miler at Scotland last year, and not forgetting my first ever 100KM trail ultra at Hong Kong 100 early this year, it also experienced the shorter distance but very muddy Janda Baik race and also the Gunung Nuang Ultra back home. And I am proud to say, that the shoe fared awfully great in all the trail races I’ve participated in with it.

The Saucony Peregrine 5.

And now, after 2 years of trying, Saucony Malaysia successfully managed to bring in the fifth generation of this very popular trail shoe. Enter the Saucony Peregrine 5 (P5). 

Lateral view of the Peregrine 5.

Medial view of the Peregrine 5.

Nothing much has changed from the fourth to the now P5. Like the Kinvara series,this shoe has retained much of its DNA since it was first release to the market. Only minor changes to make the shoe lighter like stripping off layers, upgrades of cushioning and replacing stitching with FlexFilm, the feel and ride of the shoe remained almost identical at least for me from the fourth to the fifth generation. The aggressive outsole has remained the same!

Same awesome outsole on the P4 and P5. No change s or tweaks needed.

The P5 weights in a 272 Grams on a men size US9.0 making it one of the lightest trail shoes in the market currently. It is built on a stack height of 21.5MM on the heel and 17.5MM forefoot, giving the shoe a 4MM offset. And since we are now talking about the outsole, let’s just start with it. Multi directional lugs where its internal tread is built upon the XT-900 carbon rubber has proven to work well on different surfaces from rocky to muddy. A nifty trick by Saucony is where the perimeter tread is instead built on another variant of sticky high traction rubber which creates great traction at the places where you need it most. The P5 may not be the master of all terrains here, but its outsoles remain the jack of all trades. And yes, they are not prone to becoming a mud cake with the exception of the heel area during my experience at the Janda Baik race last year. Otherwise, it provides exceptionally good traction for both up and down hills, rocky or muddy.

On the midsole, the cushion is provided by a PowerGrid heel insert accompanied by a nylon rockplate on the midfoot and forefoot area to provide protection against jagged and sharp rocks without sacrificing flexibility.  The nylon rockplate certainly work well as a protective barrier as my experience at the very rocky Mount Eldons at Jedburgh, Scotland didn’t involve too much “OUCH”.


The nylon rock plate distinguish by the white/black pattern.
(internal blue rubber built on XT900 carbon rubber while outer orange tread on sticky high traction rubber)

The upper is made of light weight breathable mesh with FlexFilm overlays to hold the shoe together. The mesh is extremely soft and comfortable with it’s excellent ventilation. In fact, the ventilation is so good that I found my shoe full of Namib desert sand! Hence therefore, the internals is going to get wet when you bring it through river crossing, but it will also mean, quick drying! However, for larger debris, it will be kept out as the tongue is gusseted which allows a sock-like feel. Oh and yes, it is gaiter compatible too together with the RunDry collar to keep moisture at bay.

Readjusted FlexFilm for better foot lockdown.

Gaiter compatibility.

Padded collar on the RunDry system.

If there is one change that is worth the mentioned, will be the upgrade of the toe cap from nylon to rubber for better durability and also the “reduction” of pain should you accidentally kick a hard rock. As for the toebox, although not a 2E width, it's surprisingly reasonably roomy allowing my toes to "claw up" for that extra traction.

Upgraded nylon toe cap from the P4 to rubber on P5.

There are a few dislikes for me though. First the shoe lace has been changed to a thicker version from the flat elastic lace from the fourth. It comes undone pretty easily and I believe it's slightly heavier too. And I seriously do not know why is it so long! And I personally feel the mid foot area to be to be slightly roomy considering the adjustment of the FlexFilm. Perhaps A ProLock system to hold the foot down? And yes, a water repellent version maybe, such as the RunShield on the Kinvara 5 and 6. This may also help with keeping the smaller debris like sand out. As long it's not GoreTex.

Huge reflective on the rear with the Peregrine insignia.

The Saucony Peregrine 5 following the footsteps of its predecessor is an excellent pair of trail shoes. It has come a long way with me through trail races even before it is officially made available locally, many thanks to Saucony Malaysia. Although I’ve opt to test out the all new Saucony Nomad TR (stay tune for review) for my upcoming 70KM Vietnam Mountain Marathon, the Peregrine 5 will  take on the Three Peaks Ultra, Glen Ogle 33 and of course the Hong Kong 100 next year should I get the ballot in. And for my big one next year, maybe the Peregine 6?

The Saucony Peregrine 5 will retail at a recommended selling price of RM429 and is now available at Running Lab – Tropicana City Mall, Stadium and selected Royal Sporting House nationwide.

Run AnyWhere!

This pair of Saucony Peregrine 5 is kindly provided by RSH (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Saucony in Malaysia as part of my ambassador program.