Zegama 2

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

I avoid asphalt as much as I can and I don’t think I shuffle too much. I’ve put a decent amount of miles into my Zegama 2s, north face vectivs, Salomon’s, and ultrafly before retiring them and they held up pretty well. This is the first pair of trail shoes that looks like they took a beating early on. It is a great shoe though

Plug for Zegama 2s. I’m only 180 lbs but find the performance and the amount of wear I put on shoes differs greatly from my lighter friends. The Zegamas snappy mid and rugged outsole has held up amazingly well (just replacing them after >600 hard miles). They’re high and not super wide and some complain they’re not stable but they work for me, size 15 probably lending some stability. 

Hi op, fellow 200 pound runner here, I’ve been using a mix of my nike zegama trail 2s and on cloudsurfer trail 2s, I will say the trails near me aren’t the most technical in the world so that may be where they fall short if you decide to try them. Just know the ride on the zegamas is kind of insane

Hi all, Did Scafell Pike in the Lake District today, my first mountain run in 5+ years. Came down the Mickledore path, which is loose scree and relatively steep. I wore my Nike Zegama 2, which whilst ok for the trails I usually do, were hopeless on the wet, slippery rock and scree on the mountain, and I lost footing many times. I’m looking for a trail shoe with excellent wet rock grip for steep mountain trails. Preferably Salomon as I can access stores to try them on, but would consider other mainstream running brands. Any help appreciated.

For what you’re describing, the Zegama Trail 2 are amazing. I just can’t find anything wrong with them, which I find annoying because I prefer smaller/niche brands… They’ve accompanied me on OCC last year, three weeks hiking in Bolivia this spring, and regular training and hiking in Austrian and French alps… Maybe they could shave off some unnecessary weight but I’m never thought « oh these are heavy » For shorter distances and less technical terrain I choose other shoes though

Zegama Trail 2. Comfy, grippy, sturdy

I've the Speedgoat 5 and Zegama 2. The Zegama are way better for me, in particular for long runs 20k+, as I'm getting blisters with the SG5s. Zegama's are so much more comfortable and better fitting and they work very well on tarmac too. Due to the stack height, they are not the most stable, so I wouldn't recommend them for highly technical trails or muddy stuff (but I'd say that's true for the SG5s too). Next trail shoe purchase will be Zegama's again, my feet do love them.

11 Road: - Saucony Endorfine Speed 3 (retired) - Adidas Takumi Sen 8 (intervals, ~5k races) - 2x Adidas Evo SL (daily trainer, 3rd pair ready to go) - Adidas Pro 4 (just used for a HM) - ASICS Superblast 2 (used for long runs, ultras, dislike) - Brooks Adrenaline 22 (retired, just for hikes) Trail: - Saucony Peregrine 13 (stiff, only when muddy) - Hoka Speedgoat 5 (have miles left, but Zegama are infinitely more comfortable - sort of retired) - Nike Zegama 2 (daily trail trainer / trail ultras, new pair ready to go) - Adidas Agravic Speed ultra (short trail races, gives me heel blisters)

Zegama 2 is great.

Nike Zegama 2. Vibram sole with excellent grip. Zoom X midsole. This is the shoe I take when I can only have one shoe for both on an off road.

I wear Glys and wear trail runners, if you just like brooks try the catamount 2s or 3s, great beginner trail shoes. If you are looking outside the brand I really like the Nike zegama 2s, I plan to wear those on my next ultra

I ran my first 50k in zegama 2s, complete comfort the entire race, and amazing traction, the only negative I can find is the weight of the shoe, but I’m hoping the acg versions that are coming out soon will fix that a bit. I’ve purchased multiple trail shoes since but whenever I’m doing a long effort I go back to my zegamas

Yuuuup! Little heave but they have good support and that zoomx foam. I’m wearing them for my 50k coming up

For padding do the brooks calderas or Nike zegamas. I really like my Nikes.

The nikes, They have a pretty high ankle support compared to most shoes I’ve worn, they have really great traction with the vibram rubber soles. I wore them on my recent 50k and that course has some really technical sections with volcanic rock, I rolled my ankles a few times but that was due to fatigue and not paying attention

My Nike Zegamas 2s are like platform running shoes? They have a lowish drop (4 mm) but the actual base (stack height?) feels like it is 4 inches. The last pair I had, a stick went through the fake carbon plate and into my foot. I think the platform vibe (stack height?) is meant to lessen the puncture risk? But also, kind of nice for (more likely) dry feet during a creek crossing. They really are a good fit for my narrow heel and high arch. I stopped slamming my toes into the front like I was previously doing with my Saucony Peregrine. The extra little liner sock does it's job to keep my feet in place. I will say the other pair had insanely good "stickiness" way past when I thought the tread was gone. They remain walking trail shoes for this alone.