Saucony Peregrine 6 Ice+

$190 Men’s 272 g (9.6 oz.); Women’s 238 g (8.4 oz.) Drop ratio: 4 mm

Many Canadians opt to go with trail shoes in order to battle the elements during winter. It’s not a terrible idea, as many trail designs translate nicely to ice and snow. With the new Peregrine 6 Ice+, Saucony takes its neutral trail mainstay and winterizes it perfectly. Up top, the Peregrine’s upper is coated in their “Shield” DWR, which, while not quite as breathable as Gore-Tex, does keep the foot dry. Saucony’s Flexfilm design keeps your feet irritation and blister-free, and is indeed quite flexible. The game-changer for Saucony is the addition of Vibram’s new Arctic Grip outsole. Saucony and Merrell have exclusive rights to the material, and it’s an incredible innovation for Canadian runners unintimidated by winter outdoor running. The grip pads feel like a fine grain sandpaper, and grab onto black ice like it’s dry tarmac. If you want to run without fear this winter, consider the Saucony Peregrine 6 Ice+, or its more heavy-duty sibling, the Razor Ice+.— CR