Nike Pegasus Trail 5

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Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

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Reddit IconAdept_Spirit1753
3 months ago

I have non gtx and they are properly good

Reddit Iconseoulfood
7 months ago

If you don’t mind looking at other brands, Nike Pegasus trail 5 (not goretex version) are quite good all-around shoes. Ive just bought the all black version for a holiday where I’ll be doing a lot of walking and road running, plus some trail running and hiking. It’ll be my 3rd pair as I always seem to find them cheap (around 50% off)

10 months ago

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

7 months ago

Pegasus trail 5 may not give enough protection under the forefoot when compared with Zegama 2. Better as a daily trainer. Zegama 2 is best IMO. I personally feel it needs a little break in period. The ZoomX is not squishy like in invincible or race shoes. I didn’t like it for the first 50km but now enjoy it a lot more as I put more distance. Good news is that it’s stable due to firmness. One bad thing is the toebox tapers in a bit. Really overkill but you could look at the Nike Ultrafly too if you can get it for a good price (like Zegama 2 price)

5 months ago

Pegasus Trail 5 has been great for me as a daily trainer through all seasons. Super comfortable. Has lugs for grip on light trails, but it is absolutely fine for majority road running. I'm on my 3rd pair now.

Reddit Iconsssebi
12 months ago

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.

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8 months ago

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.

12 months ago

>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.

7 months ago

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

2 months ago

They are both true-to-size, but the shapes are different. Zegama 2 has a straighter last and is lower over the instep. I had to do box lacing to get enough room. Peg trails are more generous, one of the best fitting uppers I've experienced.

2 months ago

They do wear out fast - this is a new rubber compound from Nike. Better wet grip but it's not durable.

5 months ago

Aero Glide 3 GRVL maybe? I use Peg trail 5's, they're OK but they run like a Pegasus so a bit boring if most of your miles are on the road. Same with the Aero BLAZE GRVL.

9 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAlpineice23
8 months ago

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.

3 months ago

I own Zegama 2 and Peg Trail 5 - Zegama definite fitting smaller, shallower in the toe box vs. the Pegs.

Reddit Iconbaptizedbycobalt
8 months ago

I took a pair of all black Nike Pegasus Trail 5 on my recent trip to Switzerland and they worked well. Subtle enough that they don’t stand out, rugged enough to do well on hikes. They got pretty soaked one day (caught in a thunderstorm during a hike in the alps) and they dried out well overnight, with a little hairdryer encouragement. They’re not super fashionable—I would consider a second pair if that’s critical—but they blend into the background well.

Reddit Iconbekmoto
4 months ago

Same, they are indestructible.

Reddit IconBillyBobGTS
3 months ago

Altra Olympus are great shoes, but it's worth noting that theyre zero drop, which if you're not used to it will feel really strange and likely give you pain in your calves due to them putting more pressure on your lower legs. If you want that Altra feel but aren't used to zero drop it's worth looking at the Altra Experience Wild which have a 4mm drop Personally, I love my New Balance Hierro v8 and my Nike Pegasus Trail 5, which are very do everything shoes and are really comfortable

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