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)
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)
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.
Looks more breathable and without the fly-wire, which were 2 main drawbacks of the Pegasus Trail 5 IMO. Hoping the overlays near the arch on the ACG model aren't stiff and blister causing
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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