Nike - Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX

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)

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

I do a lot of hybrid runs and have never really found a hybrid shoe that I love (I liked the Altra outroads a lot but their durability was pretty bad, although to be fair, I haven't tried the newer model) but the Pegasus trails hit the sweet spot for me. They are definitely sufficient for moderate trails and can be pushed if you're just a little careful to handle some relativity technical stuff and handle Road well enough. They really excel on gravel.

I got the Peg Trail 5 GTX for travel and it has the added bonus of being a good option for really sloppy winter days in New England. Nice looking shoe.

Nike Pegasus trail 5 GTX is amazing

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.

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

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

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.

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.

I love these compared to the Peg Trail 4s!

I’m training in a region with many muddy, rocky and steep sections in between paths of gravel and asphalt. I’m using the Nike Pegasus trail 5 gtx for trails with more than 30% of gravel/asphalt and asics gel trabuco 12 gtx for paths less than 30% gravel and asphalt. I’m really happy with the all terrain compound of the Nike trail shoes. The grip on muddy paths of the ASICS is amazing but for mixed trails the Nike safes you a lot of energy in my opinion.

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.

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 got the ZoomX Zegama (v1) as an all purpose one , bit of running , Cricket in the local park, walks in general. In the long run I found the Zegama's a bit off. Apparently the Zegama's (v 1&2 ) both have a 4.5mm Heel To Toe Drop, and Given that I'm fairly flat footed , apparently the sweet spot for me is 8.5-9 mm (Evident with the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 & NB 860v12 GTX). Recently, I got my wife the all black Pegasus 41s and she swears by them and has been nudging me to get an all black pair. I've tried the PT5 GTX (TTS for all my Nikes) and found them great. The only bummer is the price tag of £145 which is holding me back !!!

I have around 250km on the Pegasus Trail 5 so far. It's great for daily training on mixed terrains. Can't speak for Gore-Tex version as I like my feet to get some fresh air when running. I've bought a second pair to use after these are worn out. Topo may be better for more technical terrains, as it's lower drop, I think the midsole will be a bit firmer and it has a Vibram outsole. However, it's a Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole, so won't be as grippy on wet rock/roots as Vibram Megagrip (from my experience). Based on your use case, and because you can get them cheaper usually, Peg Trail 5

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)

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

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

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

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

Don't recommend GTX or your feet will just sweat and stink out the shoe. Peg trail 5 is excellent, but also look at the Salomon Aero Glide and Blaze GRVL models.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

\+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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 and Zegama series.

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

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

I have very flat feet and have some peg trails and ASICS Trabuco max 2

I use trail running shoes for trail hiking and for golf… I have two pairs of HOKA trail running shoes that I have moved to every day shoes because I also wasn’t able to get them in Gore Tex. I alternate two pairs of Nike Pegasus with Gore Tex and love the water proof and thus will not buy another trail runner that isn’t water PROOF!

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!

How wide are we talking? I know it sounds crazy because of the brand but I love my nike pegasus trails. (But I also focus much more on wide toe box than actual width)

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

I have Gore Tex Nike Pegasus trail runners, and the are awesome for wet grass and rain. I find they dry out fine being exposed to those conditions. I have never waded in them or had my feet thoroughly soaked on the inside of the shoe.

If Nikes work for your feet the Pegasus trails are a nice option, they have a goretex model that is my favorite.

When I started trail running I did it in road shoes and I did well. Unless if you'll run in very steep climbs or in muddy places road shoes are ok. I run both and I have many different trail and road shoes but sometimes I go for a road run and I decide halfway to do some trails and I do well. For example, the Nike Pegasus (39 in my case) are pretty fine for trail running, the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 are also decent. As long as you won't choose road shoes that are too soft or if the outsole is "flat", you should do fine. The Cliftons or the Cloudmonsters aren't what I would use to run on trails but if that's what you have, go with the Clifton's. Far from being versatile but don't use the Cloudmonster on trails because you might roll an ankle. About trail running being harder, that's because you aren't used to run uphill or maybe because you're running at road running paces. You use a lot more your quads when you're running uphill, that's the biggest difference for me.

Been using the gore tex versions for almost 2 years now and have been loving them!

Best shoes for the pnw! What I use as well

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.

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.

I wear Nike Trail Goretex runners all seasons. In the PNW there's usually a chance we find some kind of moisture all year, and my game is thrown off of I make big shoe adjustments between games.

altras suck. the tread got destroyed in like 2 months and the only time i've felt more like i can slide off of shit is when i wore xero's 360's with literally flat soles. to boot, the tread started separating from the foam lowers within a month because my form sucked at the time and i was rotating over the outside front of my foot. anyway, the shoe shouldn't have failed when it cost so much. horrible. the nike goretex trail runners were wayyyyyyyyy better than altras. but the zero drop was really comfortable so i bought the xeros after the altras, but those were only good for PERFECT conditions because they lacked tread. for winter, i got the insulated van hiking boots (MTE sk8-hi) that are waterproof for winter and those were sick, but really too heavy to play with during anything but the shittiest of new england weather. shoes never got wet from water, but def got wet from sweat because they're thinsulate lined. for this season, i just got a pair of vivo magna forest esc and its like the best of all of it. the michelin soles are fucking INCREDIBLE, i feel like a mountain goat but still have the xero feel i liked. the only downside is now that i actually have grippy bois is that they actually transport moist soil back into the house. this is normal for good shoes that give traction, so i leave a thick bristle brush by the door and clean em out before i walk inside. long story short, if you think altras are durable, you're probably noodle arming and not committing, and then walking around a grass course. i've heard the OG varients were good, but the pair i bought, the pair my boss bought, and the pair the other dude in my league bought are all dogshit and they're from the last year and a half.

Well, they’re meant for trail running. Not spinning on concrete. I’ve had two different pairs I’ve put around 400 miles on trail running and they’ve held up extremely well. I will agree with you on the Nike goretex trail runners. They were awesome to play disc golf in, but terrible for running.

I wear nike goretex trails. Typically get them for around £45 in the Nike outlets.

Yeah I have been playing in these for years. Liked them so much I have a pair for regular stuff outside and a pair for disc golfing

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