Nike Zegama 2

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Reddit Icona_b1rd
2 months ago

I know lots of people that run in Nikes, myself included. I’m seeing them more and more at races, too. The Zegama 2 and ACG Ultrafly are pretty solid shoes.

3 months ago

I migrated to the Nike Zegama 2 when I got fed up with Speedgoats when the 6 came out. Really didn't like the shoe very much at all after running in it for a few weeks. Been pretty happy with the Nike lineup since then.

11 months ago

Topo Ultraventure is a solid alternative. Nike Zegama also similar.

11 months ago

I've had fairly good luck with them, they usually crap out for me around 500-600 miles. I feel like that ZoomX midsole starts to get pretty lifeless around 500 miles. Uppers also start to tear for me, but that could just be due to the heaps of sweat and dirt that dry them out. Really great shoe overall, been my go-to for the last few thousand miles of trail running. Wish it was maybe just a touch lighter though, but nothing's ever going to be perfect.

Reddit IconAlpineice23
3 months ago

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

Reddit Iconamazhion
7 months ago

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

Reddit IconAny_Coconut_9107
10 months ago

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

Reddit IconApprehensiveCat544
10 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAppropriate-Affect-6
9 months ago

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

8 months ago

Zegama Trail 2. Comfy, grippy, sturdy

Reddit IconAraldor
5 months ago

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)

Reddit IconAvgDownhiller1
11 months ago

Check out the Nike Zegama 2. I’ve really enjoyed them for longer stuff. Super durable too.

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