Nike - Pegasus Trail 5

The outsole is unbelievably slippery on wet rocks on both models, which is a bigger issue for the GTX version (at least for my intended use). If you love the standard version you probably should stick to it.

As far as recommendations go, the Peg Trail 5 is a very popular option, wife uses the gore-tex version and is super happy with it. The only downside is that, at least in her case, the gore-tex membrane only keeps the water out only for a short period, she also has a Merrell Agility Peak 5 Gtx, and that shoe is much better regarding water resistance. Anyway I'm not a fan of gore-tex running shoes, would choose the non-gtx version. The grip on the Peg trail 5 on wet conditions is far from great, but that won't be much of a problem for gravel or dirt roads. Have no experience with the Ultraventure 4, but it's quite a different shoe, lower drop, wide toebox, most likely better grip. On paper for the type of terrain you described, I would go with the Peg trail 5.

2nd the Pegasus Trail. Have both the regular & GTX version. Versatile shoe.

Overall love these shoes - amazing comfort and great as a daily trainer for forest trails. However, they are limited by the high drop and the softness of the heel in more technical terrain.

Peg trail 5 is probably a great 1:1 replacement to the Sense Ride 5. Nike and Salomon cater to similar foot shapes and it's an upgrade in cushioning and bounce.

>I’ve heard trail runners are more suited for 100km treks? Probably what you are thinking about are through-hikers like Topo MTN racer. Those are more for hiking in rough terrain over multiple days with room to allow for toe splay and foot swelling. A good option if you have a technical course, but maybe you want more cushion if there is a lot of road. And these shoes are usually low drop so you will need to be used to that. I like the Peg trail 5 for walking, but the heel is unstable in hiking terrain. Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL similar type shoe. Prodigio Pro is a super nice shoe, I haven't tried it for walking (it's expensive so i use only for running), but I get the feeling they will be good as it's cushioned, rockered and stable.

Grip on the Peg trail 5 is totally fine - it's quite not on Vibram levels, but it's not a deal breaker like on the 4's. The real reason I wouldn't recommend them is because of the high drop and high heel + soft ReactX makes them too unstable for hiking. Light hikes are fine though and it's really good on road. Zegama 2 is really a long distance cruiser shoe, it's too bulky and soft for hiking and has a huge protruding heel. But maybe not that bad if you are used to Speedboats. Tomir 2 is way better as a hiking shoe and performs well on technical terrain, but road running would suck on it and has pretty aggressive lugs. Arc'teryx Norvan LD4 might be another option as it's a good hiking shoe, vibram, but it's not too cumbersome and outsole is not too aggressive for some road. Maybe new Nike Kiger 10 is an option as it's now Vibram.

Trail 5 is the one you want

Using the Peg Trail 5 and can highly recommend.

Peg trail 5 is great, and lugs are not high enough to be comparable to dedicated trail shoes. Wear is a faster due to the softer compound than my RN4s, but it's fine as a casual shoe.

Peg trail 5 runs well on both surfaces. Nike and Salomon fit quite similarly. I would recommend the Agravic speeds, but the fit is horrible - it's very narrow.

I think something like Prodigio Pro or (Salomon S/LAB genesis) could complement the Ultrafly for training as well as tougher terrain. Otherwise if you have mild terrain, the Peg trail 5 is amazingly comfortable and it's what I use to train.

I love this shoe too, but it's limited by the high 10 mm drop and soft heel on more technical terrain. A 4 mm drop version of this shoe would be so awesome since they ruined the Kiger 10.

I would never buy GTX unless you run in wet snow. Anyway GTX invisible fit wears down fast as it's on the inside from toenail rubbing. I have the opposite to you - I have the Peg Trail 4 GTX and the Peg Trail 5 regular. It's a great shoe, just get the regular. One problem with the GTX is the tongue is sewn in so can be tight over the top of the foot.

I have trail 4 gtx and 5 non-gtx. 5 is more comfortable, more toebox room, more cushioned, better transition, more fun to run in, better energy return, slightly less stable.

Would not recommend a carbon shoe for lots of walking. Peg trail heel is quite squishy so not very stable i found.

I had the Goretex ones before, but switched to the non-goretex this year. They’re more breathable but IMO aesthetically they look cheaper. The goretex material has a kind of matte finish that looks nicer. But you can’t completely customise the colours of the goretex shoes which sucks because the default colour schemes are a bit meh

Trail 5 as well.

Anyone have experience to share with the Salomon S/Lab Genesis? Thinking of getting these for my first 50k later this year since I do better with the 6-8mm drop range Currently have all of Salomon Thundercross and Ultra Glide, Nike Pegasus Trail 5, Altra Lone Peak 8, and Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX (my go to during this snowy training period)

Though I don't run in my Peg Trail 5s, I wear them everyday as my "everyday shoe" as I love how comfortable the ReactX foam is. I've been wearing Peg Trail shoes as everyday shoes for 3-4 years now with no issues. I wear Speedboat 5s for running trails.

lol I definitely had some pain with the right shoe. Seemed like something was sown right on the top left of the shoe so I made some incisions. Feels fine now but wtf 😅.

I’m going on the Camino in 4 weeks and planning to wear Pegasus Trail 5s. I have the gore tex ones atm and I’m wondering whether to get the normal ones, in case my feet overheat. 😬 They are comfortable and work for me on 5 mile hikes, so hopefully should be fine for the 10-15 mile days on the Camino