Try pick up a pair of Kiger 9s for like $80. Solid heel and it's 4 mm drop similar stack to peregrine, and toebox is wider than you might expect from a Nike.
Peg Trail 5 another option, although the heel foam is quite soft and high drop so it's not really for technical terrain. But it handles road and fireroads well.
ACG Pegasus Trail looks more breathable as it's an open mesh (similar to the Kiger 9 which I good).
Aero Blaze 3 GRVL is a great shoe, but breathability is low.
Most importantly - get some quality merino socks like Smartwool.
It's 4 mm. But honestly the Z2 didn't feel low like the Kiger 9's did. It's softer and with more rocker.
I prefer lower drop = more forefoot cushion and a more stable heel. Peg Trail 5 did suffer from a tall unstable heel. That limited it to less technical use.
Only comparing to the Z2 here, but the Prodigio Pro is more a race shoe - more rocker, better lockdown, lighter weight, but maybe not the best comfort due the bootie upper and doesn't accommodate swelling well. I'm glad to take them off my feet at the end of a race.
Zegama 2 is more a comfort cruiser. Deeper cushion and more comfortable upper. It's a shoe where you prioritize foot comfort over pure performance. That might sound dumb, but foot comfort is often a priority in long Ultras.
It depends imo of your weight and walking style. I have already 3 years old Nike Kiger, no holes, still bouncing well, just tired of them. I used them daily for 1.5 years. Now I have some Nike Terra trail, using 1 years, almost every day, run once per week (asphalt), bottom part wear less than 50%.
It depends imo of your weight and walking style. I have already 3 years old Nike Kiger, no holes, still bouncing well, just tired of them. I used them daily for 1.5 years. Now I have some Nike Terra trail, using 1 years, almost every day, run once per week (asphalt), bottom part wear less than 50%.
Altra escalante racers for all distances on road and nike kigers for trails. I actually prefer a slightly tighter shoe for trails bc it feels more secure on the technical stuff.
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