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.

I have these in all black. Can pass as business casual as well. Lol

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.

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

Nice, I think you've pushed me to pick up a pair. I'm not much of a trail runner, but just came back from a 10-day Bali trip where I got out 6 times, including a lot of mixed terrain (compacted sand, sandy sidewalks, gravel/dirt roads, stone steps and village lanes with holes and cow dung) and thought the PT5 would be the ideal shoe. I'd imagine doing 75% road running, but for the 25% off-road, the more trail oriented tread makes sense. I took Endorphin Shift 3s with me, which were definitely a bit high stack and low tread, but I managed to not slip. PT5 also have a good look (like you don't look insane at the airport or even on a city street). Endorphin Shifts did that for me, which is why I took them. What other shoes would folks put in the 'cool' yet wide use range (mostly road) category? I thought On Cloudeclipse looks very cool and can handle some gravel, but I've heard the foam dies very quickly.

I second (or third or fourth) Nike Peg Trail 5, but this is a comment worth sitting with. Running shoes are very light and easy to pack in a suitcase. If you’re really using shoes everyday for 8 months and can pick up something suitable on your trip, I’d highly recommend a 2 shoe mix. A walk around shoe plus a running shoe. Then, the decision is do you use one shoe for all hiking/running, or a hiking/trail running/walking crossover plus a dedicated road shoe.

Depending on how much moisture you’re talking about you could try the Nike Pegasus Trail 5. There is a Goretex version if you’re getting significantly wet on a regular basis. Definitely a light duty road to trail shoe. I’m also training for a half and this is my main shoe. Running on 90% pavement. Lugs aren’t super aggressive. Extremely comfortable. Good cushion but not so much that you can’t feel the road/terrain. Wide toe box if you need it. Great lock down. I haven’t had any traction issues with them.

Just got back from a trip and did the same thing. These worked great on road, trail, casual, etc.

Just ran a 50K this weekend in these and they were great. I have what is called a "high volume" foot (i.e. fat foot) and these fit well. Surprising for a Nike. Foam is comfortable. Traction is fine but trail was mostly dry. If only my quads felt as good as my feet.

I have the same colorway too! They grew on me. As far as performance, it’s great. Little too cushioned, but I’ve even taken this up some 14ers and they’ve done fine besides the occasional roll. 

You might have a high instep like I do. Their website says they run small and consider sizing up. Could help if you didn’t try that.

I recently got a pair and love them. I ran a 14 mile trail race in them two weeks ago and they performed great. However the race wasn’t technical it was mainly on single track that’s mainly used for mountain biking. The race also had a few sections of road before getting on the trail and I feel like the Pegasus preforms well as a road to trail shoe. They are way lighter than the brooks cascadias i used to run in and more cushioned. It did take about 15-20 miles to break in. Before they were broke in I noticed a little heel slip but they may have just been my foot. I used the runners loop to lock them down and was good to go.

Hard agree. These shoes are amazing. I brought them and only them on a 8 night trip to Sweden in June and wore them for everything - running walking trail running airport walking. They’re such a great shoe. I have them in black

I’ll third the Pegasus trail. Outsole not so great for wet rocky terrain but great all rounder for easy runs (also in mud), trekking, walking around and looks great for daily wear. I must add that I find them limiting for threshold paces or speed workouts but I don’t do that while travelling. Have a great trip. Sri Lanka is beautiful

The 4's had a thinner bottom cushion than the 5 (and the prior 3s), I think you might like the 5's more.

Do not sleep on the Pegasus Trail 5. They might fall just short of your specs but I absolutely love them for trails. 

I have a wide midfoot. I have 2E - US 9.5 NB 1080 v12 and brooks D - US 10, both fit nice. I have tried the PT5 and the PT5 GTX. But not tried the peg 41. PT 5 US size 10.5 is still not enough for me, while size 11 is okay but with heel slip. PT5 GTX is less wide so i just skip it.

Ask in r/trailrunning That said, my Pegasus Trail 5 has been great for mixed runs. Even long ones.

I love these compared to the Peg Trail 4s!

Just put 5.5mi on my new Peg Trail 5s. I think GTC would be too hot for multi season use. I’d stick to regulars

The Pegasus Trail 5 with ReactX foam is an outstanding hybrid shoe extremely durable and comfortable. You can log hundreds of kilometers without any noticeable wear.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5. I have been using Pegasus Trail 4 extensively and it was one of the best if not the best hybrid shoe out there. Had two pairs, ran over 1400 km with them. Now got the new version Trail 5. It seems great too. I tried Challenger 7 and 8 on but I didnt like their heaviness and they didnt seem so much hybrid, they were more robust and bulkier into more technical hybrid terrain.

Pegasus trail 5s are great. Lots of cushioning and very comfortable to run in. Ran 23k recently to break them in and they didn't damage my feet. Ran through wet grass and down wet trails and stayed dry. Good grip but I imagine the grip will wear relatively fast

Got a pair after seeing great reviews, funnily, they seemed really comfy at the store, but once I got home and started using them, the top of feet hurt, not sure what could be the cause.

I love my peg 5 tr but I don’t run roads so can’t really speak to that.

Look into Nike’s offerings. Very underrated. Peegasus Trail is awesome. Not a fan of HOKAs narrow toebox myself

[Happy with fabric durability - although it does absorb the mud particles into the mesh easily. ](https://preview.redd.it/j6z2m0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6cfa9311798ce04f38551794c30d81fe5052378) Used the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at a pretty crazy hike up Mt Marcy, along with carrying a pack. Conditions were pure mud and wet rock, just endless wet rock. Lots of elevation, lots of downhills, all on wet rock. I size 8.5 on running shoes, and I went up a size with 9.5 on these Nikes Pros ++++ Comfortable. The toebox, while not Altra wide, is honestly really nice and **decently wide**. Not once did I thought about my toes the entire time. The mesh has a slight stretch that makes it feel "sweatpants" comfort. Nothing like the restrictive mesh on Altra Lone Peak or the steel toe feeling of Speedgoat. ++ React foam feels great. I didn't have sore feet despite really really stepping on so many rocks, some jagged even. ++ High quality. I don't worry about the outer mesh at all, and even through mud and rock scrapes the fabric has held up perfectly. And the outsole is also quite durable as well. I'm just really happy with the quality of this shoe overall and would not be remotely afraid to abuse it. ++ Looks. It's a great looking shoe. What more can I say. Nike knocked the design out of the park here and their colorways are fresh. Can totally be used as a travel shoe after outsoles wear out. I also like that it doesn't start looking bad when it's caked with dirt. Cons ---- Not good at wet rock. At all. I was slipping a lot honestly and I didn't feel the confidence to step on any wet rock, I would always feel a bit skittish that I would slip. Now, this could just be an Adirondacks thing because every rock there was coated with mud from other people trying to avoid mud as well so, but I don't have other shoes to compare with unfortunately. But again, wet rock kinda renders this shoe useless. Would love to see this fixed in future Pegasus trial. --- No tongue keeper. They need to add a tongue keeper, as first time use and the tongue falling to the side is unacceptable imo. Just makes it look sloppy. -- Logo on the insole is falling apart. Very disappointed at this as this introduces microplastics onto the trail. COMPARED TO OTHER SHOES (these are the ones I tried in store) VS Altra Lone Peak, Timp - Altras have this weird narrowness in the middle section of their uppers (why... you have a wide toebox, why ruin it with a narrow as fuck middle section???). Timps, Lone Peak, all narrow in the middle. Nike doesn't have this problems. Also, Nike quality >>>>>> Altra quality and it's not even close. VS Altra Experience Wild - Altra Experience Wild comfort is a step up from Nike, again I have no comfort issues on Nike but Experience Wild takes it to the next level. However, the low padded heel is weird as fuck, and Altra quality just feels terrible in person. They really just look like $50 Wal-Mart shoes, is the best way I would describe it. The foam on Altras are a joke compared to the dense Nike React foam. Like pool noodle foam quality almost. VS HOKA Speedgoat - Speedgoat 6 is a joke. Just, dont even consider it. It's way too narrow everywhere, like Hoka really hates width for some reason. Speedgoat 5 - eh. Not a fan. Nikes are way more comfortable. VS HOKA Challenger - Again, HOKA hates width. Expect it to be narrow compared to Nikes. Nike wins hands down. VS Nike Zegama 2 - idk but Zegama 2 feels bad to me. The stack height on Zegamas is way too high for stability and the Zegama 2 are just really stiff. Pegasus comfort >>> Zegama SO YES, Pegasus is GREAT. The main flaw is just it's bad on wet rock. If Nike solves this problem of the outsole being bad on wet rock, I think Pegasus might be the perfect trail runner. [Tongues going to the sides is a big issue. They need to add some sort of tongue keeper.](https://preview.redd.it/8rqij0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50294ddf4cd4b169236b2d8fb1def46b09b9fee8) [Really like the React foam, but stack height feels a tad too tall for stability](https://preview.redd.it/v926a0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f978671b10b66555d52e9ec9a1133644d5e8995f) [Outsole durability. Only lost its sharp edges but not really any lost to actual outside height. I was stepping on rock the entire time.](https://preview.redd.it/og6n80kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bba541aa8cc1ebe53c918798b1475e4763493b67) https://preview.redd.it/etfj64kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91069effd29b93ba58c23d5fe98a081dff26c950

They have better cushioning and are more comfy on the road or firm trail. The lugs seem less aggressive…however, I haven’t had any issues w grip. The outer fabric is, as the reviewer stated, more prone to get dirty and pick up dirt/mud. Like the improved toe protection vs the 4s.. I like them but time will have to tell if I like them as much as the 4s. So far, I have like 5 runs and 40mi in them. Haven’t done a long run in them yet. Half of that mileage is on road or dirt road. I typically use the Zegamas on my long trail runs on the weekends and 4s (now 5s) on my weekday mixed surface runs closer to home.

I just got a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 5 (there’s a GTX version too) and after about 50km of running I have no complaints. Like you I run a fair amount of trail, nothing incredibly technical, but need to cover pavements and roads to get there. I also need a wider shoe and these seem to do the job. Asphalt - they’re comfortable and do well on wet leaves due to the lugs on the sole. Mild/easy trail - Comfortable and grippy enough for my needs. They’re sturdy too but I do wish I had got the GTX version - wet and boggy feet isn’t great. Overall they seem to be a good blend to meet requirements for both terrain types. If you plan on doing much more trail than you currently do you might consider something more specialised - you could look at the Zegama range.

Motiva is designed for walking; Pegasus/Trail are general purpose entry level runners; Zegama are for low-drop (avoid if you are a heel striker) and ZoomX foam (more responsive); Juniper are brick-hard trail "runner" (makes for good walking/hiking shoes though, Juniper 2 Gore-Tex is my go-to wet weather walker); dunno much about Winflo GTX, but it is a budget shoes, so worse foam, but it looks very well insulated, so probably great for cold weather. All and all, sounds like Peg/Trail GTX are your best bet, which to choose depends on you needing the lugs or not, also which feels more comfortable for you (Trail 5's sizing is a bit odd, extremely narrow midfoot, it's the first Pegasus I couldn't wear TTS for). Unless you don't intend to run with them, in which case Juniper Trail 2 GTX will be very good value for money, they are heavily discounted in outlets these day.

I have about 10 running shoes. 4 trail; 3 road-to-trail hybrids which are Nike Pegasus 5 and NB heirro 8. The NB has more cushioning and good to less technical trail, the Pegasus handles wet, mud better and speed work. NB better for longer distance, say 20-40k. Hoka challenger also great for hybrid if you like cushioning. Then all trials I have Hoka mofate speed 4. Testing these ahead of my first ultra (52) in May. Uk based and this race could be mega boggy, wet, slippery with hills, or dry. So I may use a hybrid if dry the week before. So far the Hoka seem great, so much grip from the vibram sole, but good cushioning (I’m 95kg so I pound the trail lol). Doing 30k tomorrow so will see if they hold up with the cushioning! I tried the Nike Ultrafly too which were good but not worth the money so i returned them.

It it’s a wide toe-box/ball of the foot, Nike trail shoes are wide enough for me. My feet are super wide at the front, I can’t wear adidas, salomon or hoka due to toes getting squeezed, but seem to do well with Nike (wildhorse, Pegasus trail, kiger are good but wouldn’t suggest Juniper trail)

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 (squishy reactx good for road and light trail, often on sale) or Zegama 2 (better vibram mega grip lugs). ASICS Trabuco Max 4, NB Hierro 9. Just some ideas if you want to try some out

Just got them and ran a trial 5k this morning. Loved them, gotta try them more

I have the GTX peg 4’s, before that the regular Peg Trail 3. The React foam was such an upgrade with the GTX 4’s, that I immediately got the Peg Trail 5 now that they have React as well. Ran a Rocky, muddy half last weekend and pretty much same experience as OP. Pretty great shoe overall, not a lot of complaints especially since I got my pair for less than $100

Peg Trail 100%. If I go on a trip that will involve visiting cities as well as hiking trails, these are my go to. They handle everything you throw at them reasonably well. They aren't the best hiking or trail run shoes (grip can be less than desired) and they aren't the best city show(because sidewalks not ideal for wearing down grip lugs) but they aren't "bad" at either city or trail. They're a jack of all trades shoe for when you're doing a bit of everything. Plus as Nikes, they look like normal street wear and not like REI speciality outdoors granola hiking boots. Also, ReactX foam is pretty comfortable underfoot for long walking or standing stretches.

Peg Trail 4 or 5 would work for that terrain.

I wrote a post in a different Reddit community about the ultimate travel shoe and found it to be the Nike Pegasus Trail 5: the only shoes you’ll need on vacation! I’m pasting the post below for those interested. I was planning to go on vacation to the mountains for 10 days and decided to purchase my first trail shoe. While I run exclusively on roads at home, I was interested in trying out trail running. I decided to buy a multi-purpose shoe for trail running, road running, and everything else.  I wanted to take just one pair of shoes for everything and decided to purchase Nike’s Pegasus Trail 5.   My first impression while walking around the airport was that they were nicely cushioned and immediately comfortable.  They looked pretty good too--I liked the fact that the tongue in right shoe was a different color than the one on the left.  I’m not a fan of green shoes in general, but picked this colorway because it was cheaper than others.   I first tried it out for a run on roads. It was very cushioned, nicely responsive, and very comfortable. The only thing I noted was that the ventilation wasn’t great. While it wasn’t very hot up in the mountains, I did feel that my feet became somewhat warm during the run. It was not something that negatively affected me, but I would be somewhat concerned running in warmer weather. I then took it on hikes with the family.  While everyone else was slipping and sliding up and down the mountain, I didn’t slip once.  The new soles on these shoes had an awesome grip on the mountain. I felt very secure. Then, I finally got to try them for their intended use: trail running.  Again, I’m not an expert in this field and cannot compare it to other trail shoes, but the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable.  I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed.  Granted, it wasn’t very technical terrain, mostly dirt roads, but some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully.   Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase. It was a great shoe for walking around town, going to restaurants, running on roads or trails, and hiking the mountains. As I mentioned, ventilation wasn’t great, though it didn’t bother me much as the weather was quite cool. The green colorway wasn’t my favorite, but I appreciated the design and especially the different colors in the tongue of each shoe.   So yes, I think the Pegasus Trail 5 is a fantastic do-it-all shoe for vacation. Happy to answer any other questions!

I bought Nike pegasus trail 5 and they are narrow from the top, after five minutes of walking I feel pressure from the top, I don't know why, but I always feel pressure on the right leg, then they are too narrow, not wide enough from the top,not enuf space even i have bigger number,i am not shore but that never happend with nike before

Thanks guys. I ended up going with the Nike Pegasus 5's as they were a good deal at £100. I've been managing with cheap road shoes anyway but looking forward to my first trail shoes! Going to Machu Picchu in a few weeks so looking forward to that 3 day hike.

One of the best shoes i ever had, and a great replacement for my Hoka Clifton 9. Nike nailed it again. And super vfm.

Nike Peg Trail 5, has the added advantage that, if you pick the right colour, they look fine for casual wear too.

Nike Pegasus Trail, loads of colours and at least some of them are fine for casual use. They’re a great travel shoe.

I really like the Peg Trail 5 for your use case, it’s super comfy, not too soft and the grip is fine too. I struggled with the Zegama, it’s a big, cumbersome beast and it started to hurt my feet from mile 18 ish and I couldn’t work out why. The Tomir I really liked the look off but they go up to a UK 12 in size and I needed bigger. The outsole on them is brilliant as I have it on another pair of shoes.

Peg Trail 5’s are great for this.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5. Work fine for everything you mention and if you pick the right colour, look fine for casual use too.

Have a look at Nike Pegasus Trail 5’s. They’re a trail shoe but not aggressive and fine in the road too. They’ll be perfect for that kind of terrain. Or look at Puma road shoes, maybe the Velocity Nitro 3 or 4, they have a really good outsole that’s also work.

Nike Peg Trail 5, it’ll do all those things easily, plus if you pick the right colour they look OK to wear casually too.

I have had them now for a couple of months, probably \~80 miles on them (trails, gravel tracks, pavement). Overall I'd say they're good all around shoes. They do good up to moderate level trails, anything more technical and I feel like the treads aren't aggressive enough. I've used them on more technical stuff and they work, just can't let it rip like with something more aggressive. Compared to my road shoes (Nike Vomeros) they are way less cushioned, you feel a lot more in contact with the ground. I feel like it took a solid 20-25 miles to get them broken in. Fit is solid and I think the tongue is comfortable. You could race in them on the right terrain, but I would likely use them as trainers and have something else for races/long distance.

I wore pegasus trail 5s and would recommend. Comfortable and stable. If you have tried regular pegasus runners, the trail version is wider at the toe and has deeper grip but otherwise quite similar. I have the non-goretex version. Dried well, too.

No. Currently my main shoe is air Pegasus trail 5. Foot is wide so sized half step up. It’s an awesome shoe for not too technical super long trail runs.

Ive run in the Nike Pegasus Trail 4/5s and loved both. I also love the different iterations of the Merrell Trail Glove that I've had.

There's a third option which is hybrid aka "road to trail" shoes. The Nike Pegasus Trail series is one example. It's good on both road and trail. If the trails aren't technical at all you can also buy TR versions of road shoes like the Novablast 4 TR which are the same shoe but with an outsole that is slightly more geared towards trails.

I ❤️ Pegasus Trails and Zegamas.

Sweden you have lots of wet slippery rocks. I love Nike peg trails and Zegamas but hey are not the best for wet rock. I have a trail running friend in Norway who has tried almost every shoe and he says the best are the Finnish brand VJ. He said it feels like they are glued to the rocks.

I like the Pegasus Trail series.

Look for a “light” trail shoe or “road-to-trail” shoe. Meaning a “trail” shoe that doesn’t have super aggressive tread or a rock plate. Something like the Nike Pegasus Trail would be perfect—they are pretty stylish too so would work for more casual situations. ASICS Novablast TR or Hoka Challenger are more. I think Brooks Divide is another example. Depending on the trails you’re talking about, a regular road running shoe would probably work also.

Merrell Moab shoes were definitely comfortable and durable. But heavy and bulky for me. I just bought Nike Pegasus to try out after the Moabs heels died on me.

Yes they are awesome shoes. But I’m a toe dragger and my right toe sole tore up so bad they are unusable. They are so comfortable though. I switched to adidas terrex hiking shoes (they have a gore-Tex version.) they are a little better imo. A little wider toe box and the ankle support is great for rocky paths.

Honestly, for so cal hiking, as many mentioned, trail runners suffice. I have a pair of Nike Pegasus trails that I got on sale that do just fine. However, I do like having gtx/waterproof sneaker/boot hybrids when I’m actually backpacking, esp in the sierra. My previous go tos were salomon x mid ultras. I recently switched to hoka gtx boots

Great options! Pegasus Trail for road to trail and back.

Nike Pegasus Trail shoes are awesome- they have a Gore Tex option that are waterproof. You can find good deals on them online

I adore my Hoka speedgoats - have worn them for many years, but prefer to travel with an all-in-one shoe that's a bit lighter unless I'm running in actual mountains with tougher terrain. I just got a pair of the Nike pegasus trail and liking them so far!

I can easily recommend Nike trail shoes. I had the Pegasus trails last year and got a pair of wildhorses this year. It might be the most comfortable (for me) shoe from Nike I’ve worn. The kigers are great too

Peg trails and the wild horses are my favorites right now. Terra Kigers are good too but I’ve just gone through 3-4 pairs of those.

The Nike Pegasus may work, depends on your fitness and the terrain. They are my backup on long trips if my feet need a break. They are light and have a good grip. I prefer higher tops, but when I get to 15 miles or so my feet often need a change. They work great for that. You know your feet better than any of us.

I like my Nike pegasus trails, but I usually just use them on not so technical trails and in the winter on roads when there's snow everywhere. For really technical terrain maybe a shoe with a harder sole would suit you better, but I like the shoe for beginner friendly trails!

Nike Pegasus trail shoes are good. The cushion is pretty solid.

I've run ultras in pegasus trails.

\+1! had them in black, and in blue. Great shoes for hiking also. heck, even for running I like them better than the regular Pegasus.

Nike Pegasus Trail it almost the perfect use case it kind of that hybrid road/trail shoe.

It's now at the 5 and has gone through a few improvements

I love the Pegasus trail, but know that the grip on it is indeed less than stellar. I’m used to it and I just kind of glide from time to time. But the ride is nice on both trail and pavement for me. I even wear them to the gym sometimes. It’s been a good all around shoe for me and the bad reviews have allowed me to get them on clearance pretty easily.

Nike Pegasus Trail. Excellent light trail to road shoes.

I wear Topos for my trail shoes and Brooks for road usually, but my go-to road to trail shoe for a bit has been the Nike Pegasus Trail. Really comfortable on pavement and I find sizing up about 1/2 size from my usual works well. I don’t typically look at Nikes since they tend to run narrow but these work for me

Second the Nike Pegasus Trail. Its a good all rounder that looks good for everyday wear. Just that for your winter muddy runs, it's a decent option but perhaps not as aggressive as a Speedcross. FWIW, I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for trail runners. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful [https://redditrecs.com/trail-running-shoes/](https://redditrecs.com/trail-running-shoes/) You can filter by price, suitability for wet or muddy trails, or technical trails (rocky, rooty, uneven) and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

Just got a new pair of Nike Pegasus today. Old ones lasted right at a year with almost daily rounds.

Crazy to see that you're using your Nike Pegasus trail running shoes! That's exactly what I'm going to be using to do the timberline Trail at the end of August. They're great for me and so much lighter than the clunky boots I used to use. I recommend getting gaiters though. I got mine from REI if you want the link, because you really don't want rocks and dust in your shoe .

Like any surface change, mix trail runs in gradually, starting at shorter distances/whatever you're doing now. Your ankles will thank you, and it'll give you some time to build the stabilizing muscles that don't get as much work on pavement. (Though I guess this partially depends on what gravel you're running on, too.) And, what u/medicore_remnants said about hiking, though I'd add that the goal is \*often\* to keep perceived effort mostly even across uphill/flat/downhill segments. That can mean hiking uphills, but doesn't have to be. (I also know trail runners who are very specific about uphill hiking form for efficiency — long strides and a solid hip bend for loading. I wouldn't sweat it.) I run in Nike Kiger/Pegasus Trail (with extra love for the Kigers — they're an amazing shoe and everyone I know who wears them swears by them, but that's also selecting for folks who liked the feel). Beyond that, I'll let other folks take over on shoe & preparation recs (and assume you'll be wise about HM training). For finding trails: whatever you use for hiking. AllTrails, Gaia, Avenza, Hiking Project, Google Maps, Strava, etc. It's all good. TBH sometimes I'll just look at a topo and pick a place that looks like it'd be fun/has trails. >I really want to do a half marathon at a national park. Lastly, and taking unsolicited advice as usual, I suspect I won't be the only one to say: consider setting some intermediate goals along the way. It's easy to get excited about a long race somewhere amazing (and I have done so!!), and just as easy to lose momentum when it feels too far away, either by date or by fitness. Having ways to celebrate milestones along the way (longest/furthest runs, most elevation, fastest split of a given distance) or to be in community with runners (run clubs, running shorter trail races, volunteering for the longer ones, etc.) is a great way to feed that joy and build momentum.

I have had 10+ pairs of Pegasus trails over the past ~ 8 years. I trail run, hike, backpack, walk in the rain, everything - in them. I don’t know the last time they weren’t one pair of Pegasus’s with me in my life lol. Absolutely couldn’t recommend them enough.

Maybe try entry level shoes, “road to trail” shoes like the nike pegasus trail

Yeah, I don’t know why I use that terminology thinking back, I actually run 65k in pegasus trail once, and have run marathons with 30$ new balance and saucony 🤣

If you are referring to “entry level” I don’t know why I called it that, thinking twice I shouldn’t have

I’ve tried others, always come back to pegasus, and now, also zegama, after I did the tour du mont blanc with them as my only shoe

They are great. Probably all you would ever realistically need from a trail shoe. They're for sure not the fastest but you can get going in them. Very good durability and protection. My other shoe in the rotation is the Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra. That's for really trying to go fast and has little protection, so most of the mileage gets done in the Tomir. Before the Tomir I had older Nike Pegasus Trails. The Tomir is better is every category.

Never tried the v1. Found the v2 on sale on Backcountry, I think in June of 2024. Replaced an old pair of Pegasus Trails

I really like my Pegasus trail for road to trail and non technical trails

Haven't back packed in mine yet... No twisted ankles? That's my main fear

Yup Love my Pegasus. Think they're for narrower feet though? Either way. Perfect for me.

When it’s as hot as it looks like being, I won’t wear the same shoes two days running - it lets them completely dry after sweaty days. Current thinking is Nike Pegasus Trail running (non-waterproof so more breathable) shoes for arrival and then I’ll prob have about a dozen pairs of shoes in the car. Prob the Pegasus and Keen walking shoes for rotation and maybe my Inov8 walking boots if my ankles start screaming that they need a bit more support as the weekend wears on. If it’s completely rock-hard ground for the duration then I may just go with cushioned running shoes every day. Nike Vomero, Pegasus and Asics Nimbus.

Nike Pegasus trail. It’s the middle ground I needed

Pegasus trail! Not my favorite running shoe but I just got back from a trip with tons of walking and running from the Airbnb on roads to trails and the pegs were the perfect do it all shoe. Plus I don’t feel bad wearing the lugs down quickly on pavement because they’re relatively inexpensive.

The thing with trail shoes is they have lugs that make them grippy off road but wear down quickly if walking on tarmac. Look for something less aggressive on the grip think nike pegasus trail type

I really rate them. I also had Nike Pegasus Trail for hiking but although they have more cushion, they lack a plate and per more uncomfortable on scree (small loose rocks) and being higher stack, more unstable. So I ended up having the Evadict race-light for duel duty of hiking and running on holidays which was good for carry-on luggage space. The only negative is that the rub my heel. I don't know if newer versions have this. I typically just put a plaster on before using them. [https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kiprun-race-light-men-s-trail-running-competition-shoes-mango/\_/R-p-312132?mc=8737404&c=kumquat%20orange](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kiprun-race-light-men-s-trail-running-competition-shoes-mango/_/R-p-312132?mc=8737404&c=kumquat%20orange) I know some people might be brand snobs but I think this stuff is very good. They also have a pro team using the kit. I also find Decathlon's Evadict trail shorts very good. Very thin, lots of storage and more affordable that competitors. Tops I don't rate and prefer Nike Aeroswift or Soar depending the race (my club top is made my Soar).

I’m going to a completely different direction. I’ve done a one day 100km event and another multi day 100km event. Both in Nike vomeros. The trail had only a small section of loose hilly gravel, the balance was fairly well compacted and no major mud pits or rock climbs. I don’t normally use “runners” for trail hikes but I think it’s important not to forget them as an option. Some can be more comfortable. I do caution against runners with a high heel back on them, they give me blisters. Some models of the vomero (and Pegasus) have high backs.

Depends on the trails. They fit similar to the peg roads. However Nike peg trails aren't the best grip, the lugs are small so terrible in mud, they don't grip well on wet rock. They don't have a rock plate so can be uncomfortable on sharper rocky paths where it pushes through. Nike pegs are great as a road to trail hybrid and light trail such as forestry tracks/bridleways. I wouldn't rate them for mountain trails. However some people do manage that terrain in them. I did my first lakes 50k in them, my feet were just trashed at the end and I fell a lot. (If the event you're doing in September is the 2 valleys they'll most likely be fine for pretty much all that course as it's not technical at all)

Toe boxes on their Pegasus Trail are good and wide, have had them for multiple seasons 

Nike Pegasus Trail lover for the last 8 years. Wide toe box but narrower at heel which works for me. Fun colour ways too!

I like my nike pegasus trail shoes. Might be too much lug if you are majority road, but it's great at both and transitions feel easy

I have haglunds, but it's rarely an issue for my trail shoes (apart from the heel being the main point of wear!). I've almost exclusively run in the Nike trail lineup (terra kiger, pegasus trail) which have softer heel counters, and have also tried Hoka SG 5s with no issues. Having said that, while they have always been fine for my use cases, I don't know if these would be quite aggressive enough for you.

Road to trail shoes have been a super important part of my stable of shoes for awhile, I really love making routes that go from road to trail and back again.  The problem with any good hybrid shoe is that it will not be amazing at either road or trail.  The Pegasus trail l, as others have mentioned here, is probably the best one.  Yes, the grip isn't as good as some other trail shoes but it's not supposed to be. Craft shoes are good, the Xplor has an amazing outsole but the upper is the sloppiest I've ever tried.  I haven't tried Hoka Challenger so I can't speak to that.  Unfortunately some companies have sort of given up on the hybrid shoe, Saucony, New Balance and Altra have all discontinued their hybrid offerings.  Ultimately you have to sort of experiment with different ones to see what works best for both surfaces, personally I'd go with the Pegasus trail but try some others if you get the chance.

Nike Wild horse and Pegasus Trail both have a 9.5mm drop. I can vouch for the Currex insole recommendation, they are good. I like these insoles because they are not completely rigid like a power step or Super feet insole. Rigid insoles are ankle breakers for me on the trails, I need some flex which Currex provides.

I love my Nike Pegasus Trail shoes. Whilst they are the best trail shoe to use on the roads, they’ve also fared me well on wet loosened rinds and on dry coast paths.

I feel like my Glycerin's fit similarly to the Caldera, but the Caldera feels too soft and bulky for the rocky technical trails that I mostly run on. If you are on smoother graded paths, it might be excellent. I'll probably end up with a pair next year just to have them. The Catamount is a much sleeker shoe than the glycerin, but the upper fits me about the same. The foam seems similar, but it's not a plush shoe. It will be a great shoe for a shorter race like a 10k, but for a lot of longer slower runs, maybe you want something else. Watch some YouTube reviews and see what you think. I just got the version 3 on clearance for $50 and I like it a lot. I'll probably wear it for my next half marathon. I don't like the Cascadia, so no advice there. Both the catamount and caldera are 6mm drop, which will feel different from the 10mm drop of the glycerin, if that matters. As for other brands, the options are endless so I'm just talking Brooks here. Nike Pegasus Trail is a soft shoe with 10mm drop, so that's just a start for something more similar.

What trail runners do you have? The “road to trail” category of shoes truly make a difference in this realm if your hikes aren’t 10+ miles. I use the Nike Pegasus Trail but other brands have models in the category.

That's weird, I'm getting miles out of my Pegasus and trail Nikes. But as other's have suggested Hoka is solid.

I’ll second my Nike Pegasus for not-so-technical trails. There is a gore-tex version if there really is a lot of mud/water and you want to trade breathability for dry socks. I’m thinking I’ll probably get that version once temps fall and snows come in my area.

I’ve got insertional Achilles tendinitis too. I’m now using orthotics but have had some success with shockwave therapy right on that spot where it gets tender. Shoe wise I only wear Nike Pegasus Trail at the moment, tried other brands but keep coming back to these.

Can confirm toe drag kills Nike Pegasus faster than heel turn lol. 1 year in for me and I've got a ton of wear on my left toe but the heel is still very much intact.

I’ve been pretty happy with peg trails for non technical ultras.

I second this. I have some NB 1080 v14 which the shop said would be fine on our local maintained trail. The pads are fine but all the exposed foam is getting wrecked so I stopped using them. Nike Pegasus Trail have been great for Road/trail.

Pegasus Trail as long as the trail isn't too muddy

Just finished a 100 miler where the Nike pegs were used for a good 75 miles of the race over zegama 2’s and novablast 4’s. Couldn’t endorse that shoe more!

I use a pair of Trail Pegs for daily use, and commuting. I still have other pairs reserved for running but I’ve been able to get 8 months to a year out of each pair. They’re on sale a lot on Nike’s website for <100$ too!

I’ve had both the Pegasus Trails and the Hoka Speedgoats with the Vibram sole and the difference in massive. Have no confidence in the peggys but o bought a second pair of hokas as they’re super grippy. I live in the UK so for almost the whole year you’re running on wet slippy rocks on the trails

Consider the Nike Pegadus Trail for a good road-to-trail shoe. They've been great for me! And yes, do recommend rotating through pairs if you are running regularly!

Surprisingly the Nike peg trail fits great. Nike has the best foam too imo

Controversial take, but I really like the Nike peg trails. Big toe box, great foam, stable, decent traction

Having just completed a trip to Europe with needing to hike, run, and tour cities… I brought three pairs of shoes to test out. Ended up being able to do the whole trip with white Pegasus Trail runners - they styled well with all my chinos and jeans, were incredibly comfortable, great traction, lightweight and truly look better than they should have. Yeah they showed dirt - might choose another color next time due to mud - but I won’t ever bring multiple pairs again.

I actually love my nike trail shoes! I have a normal nike Pegasus running sneaker, and a trail pegasus sneaker. I can hardly tell the difference except maybe the fabric, and how it's stiffer and more water resistant and wind resistant than my normal running shoes.

Nike peg trail had a surprisingly wide toe box. I had a massive bunion that required cutting open many of my running shoes and had surgery last year.

I love the Nike peg trail for running and agree they are some of the best looking trail shoes available. However I hate walking in them. Far too soft.

I just wore my 001s last weekend for the first time for two back to back trail long runs in Quebec. My initial reaction was “wow, these are worth every penny”. Incredibly comfortable from the first wear, although many people say they need a break in period. The outsole was so grippy I had tons of confidence on technical downhills and they fit my foot perfectly at a half size up. I do about 70-80mpw and just recently transitioned to about 50% of those being trail miles, so my only other trail shoe experience is Hoka Speedgoat 5 and Nike Peg Trail. However, I have about 15 pairs of road running shoes and I prefer these over all of them. Again, YMMV, but I absolutely love them after ~40 miles and I hear they get 500+ miles of use for most people. Also you have to get a .5 size up. 12.5 fit me perfectly and I’m a 12 in every other shoe. Lmk if you have more specific questions but I think the consensus on 001 is that if you have the money and want to spend it on a nice trail shoe, they are worth it!

Neutral shoes are fine because the terrain is so varied when trail running. Stability shoes on trails are a recipe for rolled ankles (have flat feet, run in Nike Peg Trails, Nike Terra Kigers, and Saucony Peregrines just fine)

Local trails. Have ran the 50k. Minimal climbs and lots of sand. You can wear road shoes if you want. But if the construction is thin, it might tear up quicker than normal from sharp rocks. Grip will be no issue as it’s fairly flat. Highly recommended gaiters as you will fill your shoes with sand etc. My usual shoe of choice, Nike peg trail (recent - Nnormal Kerajg).

I have a a number of miles on the lights trails with a fewer versions of the Pegasus. Worked out well for me.

Happy to see I own three shoes featured on this list. \- Nike Peg Trail: A perfect door to trail shoe. Light, snappy, and can easily log long miles. Advised only for light trail terrain, think California carpet. \- HOKA Mafate Speed: Will just eat any type of terrain. Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet. \- Nike Zegama 2: Have a pair stashed in the closet, ready for use.

The earlier range of Nike Trail shoes were not good. I had a pair of Nike Peg Trail 36s and while light and snappy, were brutal on technical terrain. I've got three different models of Nike's now, and IMO are some of the most underrated trail lines currently out there. \- Peg Trails - Are the best Door-to-Trail shoe out there. Somehow light and snappy enough for road while being rugged enough for trail terrain. \- Wildhorse 8s - When it gets muddy here in the PNW, I switch to these. Chunky lugs, and great grip for wet days on the trail. They're pretty damn heavy, but are very comfortable. \- Zegama 2s: I've heard them compared to the HOKA Mafate's and I tend to agree. All day trail eaters. \*Big caveat being that I have a very narrow foot and tend to like more aggressive trail running shoes.

I like the Peg Trail for soaking up junk miles, but the prospect of doing a 100 in them makes me feel queasy. (I did do a 50 miler in them once, but wouldn't rush to repeat the experience)

Any recent Pegasus has a decent outsole that works on trails, as do a lot of Puma shoes with the PumaGrip outsole, namely the Deviate and the Velocity. Craft’s road shoes are all trail capable and I’ve been a fan of the CTM Ultra lineup as a trail-capable road shoe.

true pegasus was good for 3mos and 100 miles. plenty of friends also only rock boost too.

i really like my Nike trail runner, i bought a few pair of the first iteration of the pegasus goretex trail. Looks like they aren't as wide in the newer iterations, but they have held up really well and the react foam is great.

>... false sense of security so you roll/sprain your ankle worse. This was very true for me :) In my country the "old hiking rule" was that you always need high boots for mountains because they would protect your ankles. But it turns out that with high boots I had a false sense of security and was thus less careful when descending and consequently often twisted my ankle. The high shoe maybe helped a bit and prevented a harder sprain but it still hurt. I then switched to trail runners and I can see that I now walk way more carefully and have a way more precise foot placement than before. Consequently I haven't twisted my ankle ever since the switch. However it must be said that not all trail runners are equal in terms of stability and ground feel... La Sportiva Bushido which I have now are awesome but some Nike trail runners I had in the past were very bad and unstable.

I got nike trail runners and they work great. If theres a nike outlet store you can find them on sale.. I make sure I get just the right size and not too loose so they're not sloppy. Personally I put in the spenco runner gel insoles to reduce impact because I play on turf half the time. I also rock the mcdavid level 3 ankle braces om both feet s. This helps make sure I never roll my ankle. Hope this helps