Nike - Pegasus Trail Series

The wife and I are in Nike Trail Peg 4's

For dirt roads I picked up some Nike Ultrafly. Retired a pair at 615 miles and am about 400 miles into a second pair. Tried a pair of Nike peg trail 4’s in between, but they were a let down after the ultraflys. Most of my real running is on steep, rocky trails in the mountains, though, where I switch between Arcteryx Norvan SL3 for really fast efforts and VJ Maxx2 as my all arounder. Love both of these shoes. Edit: rocky trails in the mountains, not “Rocky Mountain” trails.

VJ Maxx2 for all around trail running Arcteryx Norvan SL3 for short fast steep rocky climbs Nike Pegasus Trail 4 (just replaced Ultrafly) for fire roads, gravel roads and any paved road running I might do. VJ Bold Race (carbide studs) for snow & icy trails. I run primarily on hills and mountains in New England. Usually getting over 1000’ of elevation gain every day on rocky technical trails. I do my recovery runs on fire roads where I still rack up similar elevation, just with less intensity

I have no experience with the peg5, but I did grab some peg4 trails after putting over 600mi into a pair of ultraflys. Took only a few runs (~40mi) to decide I much preferred another pair of ultraflys. Got them for less than $100 at that point. I have about 500mi on them now and hoping to see what/when the ultrafly2 will be. The peg4’s felt kind of stiff and boring by comparison. And I’m a person that typically runs in very low stack shoes on actual trails. Ultraflys and peg4 were for paved, dirt, and gravel roads. Hate the ultraflys on actual east coast trails.

Yeah. Couple factors in that mileage. For one, you are a lot heavier than me, so that would likely accelerate the wear rate. A second factor is that the running I really like to do is technical trails and mountain running where i use very minimally cushioned shoes. So even after pounding on the ultraflys for 500+ miles they still offer significantly more cushion than my typical shoe. Note that I avoid using the ultraflys on technical terrain at almost all costs 😀 In my case I retired them because I had completely worn through the tread and into the midsole in the heels. This is because I use them almost exclusively for runs up and down a local mountain on fire roads and a paved auto road to the top. So they saw a lot of heel striking when descending steep pavement. This is pretty abusive for a trail shoe. Contrast this with my typical technical trail shoes where I wear out the tread under the forefoot long before the heel. Anyway, I’m just starting to wear through the tread into the midsole on my current pair. I can feel the foam being a little dead, squishy, and unresponsive back there now, but still plenty of cushion for me. I will add that I tried out a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 4 shoes between the two pairs of ultraflys, and they really felt like a letdown compared to the ultraflys. They just felt kinda dead by comparison. Ultraflys really do soak up gravel nicely. And they’re a nice wide and stable shoe which has been awesome for recovery runs and such on milder terrain.

I wear Nike Trail Goretex runners all seasons. In the PNW there's usually a chance we find some kind of moisture all year, and my game is thrown off of I make big shoe adjustments between games.

What's your usual sizing in other Nikes? Surprised you had to go up a full size. I went up 0.5 in the Peg Trail 4 GTX

I have both. The 5s looks super sleek/sexy to me. I have the ones in the above picture colorway and they are super handsome, doesn't look like a trail shoe at all! Function wise they're much more cushy at the step in + they're much more narrower than the 4s.

I have both. The 5s looks super sleek/sexy to me. I have the ones in the above picture colorway and they are super handsome, doesn't look like a trail shoe at all! Function wise they're much more cushy at the step in + they're much more narrower than the 4s.

Trail 5 as well.

I absolutely love my pair of Brooks Ghost for running in town and even just daily wear sneakers, but the Cascadia just had a weird fit that wasn’t right for me. Off-road, I wear Nike Pegasus Trail GTX or Topo Terraventure.

Look for a “light” trail shoe or “road-to-trail” shoe. Meaning a “trail” shoe that doesn’t have super aggressive tread or a rock plate. Something like the Nike Pegasus Trail would be perfect—they are pretty stylish too so would work for more casual situations. ASICS Novablast TR or Hoka Challenger are more. I think Brooks Divide is another example. Depending on the trails you’re talking about, a regular road running shoe would probably work also.

Anyone have experience to share with the Salomon S/Lab Genesis? Thinking of getting these for my first 50k later this year since I do better with the 6-8mm drop range Currently have all of Salomon Thundercross and Ultra Glide, Nike Pegasus Trail 5, Altra Lone Peak 8, and Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX (my go to during this snowy training period)

Anyone have experience to share with the Salomon S/Lab Genesis? Thinking of getting these for my first 50k later this year since I do better with the 6-8mm drop range Currently have all of Salomon Thundercross and Ultra Glide, Nike Pegasus Trail 5, Altra Lone Peak 8, and Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX (my go to during this snowy training period)

Merrell Moab shoes were definitely comfortable and durable. But heavy and bulky for me. I just bought Nike Pegasus to try out after the Moabs heels died on me.

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.

i really like my Nike trail runner, i bought a few pair of the first iteration of the pegasus goretex trail. Looks like they aren't as wide in the newer iterations, but they have held up really well and the react foam is great.

i really like my Nike trail runner, i bought a few pair of the first iteration of the pegasus goretex trail. Looks like they aren't as wide in the newer iterations, but they have held up really well and the react foam is great.

The only think I disliked about the PT4 was the durability. The outsole lasted only one winter of light running and walking the dog. Also I had the GTX version and I have high arches so the integrated tongue was quite tight for the first 5 minutes but it never caused any issues and I’d forget about pretty quickly

Has anyone tried or own both? I’ve been wanting to replace my Nike Pegasus Trail 4 which I do like. It fits me well. Is the 5 an improvement of the previous 4? The Pegasus 41 Gore-tex has also caught my eye. I do mostly 50% gravel and 50% road.

I have that! It’s good! I live in a tropical region where sudden short but heavy downpours happen during rainy season so I use the goretex ones during the monsoon season which at least helps to keep my feet dry before I can run to the nearest shelter! I just need to replace my Pegasus trail 4 goretex as the sole is getting bald 😅 Not sure which model would be a better replacement!

lol I definitely had some pain with the right shoe. Seemed like something was sown right on the top left of the shoe so I made some incisions. Feels fine now but wtf 😅.

Yep. My Trail 4 is my everything shoe.

Yes they are awesome shoes. But I’m a toe dragger and my right toe sole tore up so bad they are unusable. They are so comfortable though. I switched to adidas terrex hiking shoes (they have a gore-Tex version.) they are a little better imo. A little wider toe box and the ankle support is great for rocky paths.

+1 for Pegasus trail Gore-tex. Great for those of us with non-narrow feet who need a little more room in the toe box (but not ridiculous width). Comfortable, plenty of cushioning for road use, grip is fine, no complaints at all. Some people love to crap on gore tex trail shoes and prefer to soak their feet through in freezing cold water the second they go outside. Personally, if you live somewhere muddy I very much subscribe to Gore-tex trail shoes being better in the muddier months.  Invisible fit gore-tex means they’re just like normal trail shoes, they don’t have a sock liner like older variants, and they feel great. They do still run warmer so I’ve stopped using them in the summer to avoid sweaty feet though. Bear in mind though that the Gore-tex Pegasus Trail has stickier rubber for better grip, and some people say the grip on the non-GTX isn’t that great. For non gore-tex summer use I’ve been loving the Nike Zegama 2.

Honestly, for so cal hiking, as many mentioned, trail runners suffice. I have a pair of Nike Pegasus trails that I got on sale that do just fine. However, I do like having gtx/waterproof sneaker/boot hybrids when I’m actually backpacking, esp in the sierra. My previous go tos were salomon x mid ultras. I recently switched to hoka gtx boots

Great options! Pegasus Trail for road to trail and back.

Nike Pegasus Trail shoes are awesome- they have a Gore Tex option that are waterproof. You can find good deals on them online

I just bought the Nike Pegasus Trail GTX in black for a similar situation. Was considering the Novablast 5 TR, but hated the colorway. Also its upper is goretex, so more rainproof.

I’ve been running in the Pegasus Trail 4GTX (cause it’s been rainy as hell this season) and I’m absolutely loving them on the road and on the trails. 

I’m going on the Camino in 4 weeks and planning to wear Pegasus Trail 5s. I have the gore tex ones atm and I’m wondering whether to get the normal ones, in case my feet overheat. 😬 They are comfortable and work for me on 5 mile hikes, so hopefully should be fine for the 10-15 mile days on the Camino

Consider the Nike Pegadus Trail for a good road-to-trail shoe. They've been great for me! And yes, do recommend rotating through pairs if you are running regularly!

I used the all black Xero Mesa Trail II for this purpose, and also as my daily. Was quite satisfied with them but for the fact that the cleats-like sole tread tended to cause calf pain when running with them on pavement for more than a half hour and not staying very mindful about short strikes. I recently wore this pair out (got maybe 2 years out of them), and they were sold out of my size. Tried and returned the all black Xero Scrambler Low EV, as they weren’t as narrow and low profile as I liked with the Mesa Traill II. Ultimately opted to switch to the all black Xero HFS II, and I’ve been very happy with them. I’ve thus far been preferring them > the Mesa Trail II for the lone shoe I wear traveling, as they have been better for my mix of road running (no pain) + light hiking and trail running (the less extreme tread has seemed fine) + daily. When I’m not traveling, I use the all black Altra Escalante 4 for road running; olive Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex for heavier duty hiking/trail running, rain, and snow running; and the HFS II for daily duty.

I adore my Hoka speedgoats - have worn them for many years, but prefer to travel with an all-in-one shoe that's a bit lighter unless I'm running in actual mountains with tougher terrain. I just got a pair of the Nike pegasus trail and liking them so far!

I can easily recommend Nike trail shoes. I had the Pegasus trails last year and got a pair of wildhorses this year. It might be the most comfortable (for me) shoe from Nike I’ve worn. The kigers are great too

Peg trails and the wild horses are my favorites right now. Terra Kigers are good too but I’ve just gone through 3-4 pairs of those.

Yeah, I got the Nike Pegasus Trail 4s w GoreTex. I’ve only had to use them twice, but they have kept my feet relatively warm. I wouldn’t use them for super long distances, and I like the cortex even though I know a lot of people don’t. Sometimes I think we all have different ideas of what it means to be winter running, and us up here in Wisconsin and Minnesota have a different understanding of cold. There’s no way I would be able to use my regular running shoes with screws or nanospikes, no matter what socks I was wearing.

I do a lot of hybrid runs and have never really found a hybrid shoe that I love (I liked the Altra outroads a lot but their durability was pretty bad, although to be fair, I haven't tried the newer model) but the Pegasus trails hit the sweet spot for me. They are definitely sufficient for moderate trails and can be pushed if you're just a little careful to handle some relativity technical stuff and handle Road well enough. They really excel on gravel.

I got the Peg Trail 5 GTX for travel and it has the added bonus of being a good option for really sloppy winter days in New England. Nice looking shoe.

I have these in V3 and find the grip terrible- I slip on a wet pavement let alone wet rocks. I don’t have a better recommendation but cant recommend these unless they improved them

Nike Pegasus trail 5 GTX is amazing

The Nike Pegasus may work, depends on your fitness and the terrain. They are my backup on long trips if my feet need a break. They are light and have a good grip. I prefer higher tops, but when I get to 15 miles or so my feet often need a change. They work great for that. You know your feet better than any of us.

The cushioning of the trail 5 would be better because the air zoom units in the 41 feel like pebbles and only add to responsiveness not cushioning 

I like my Nike pegasus trails, but I usually just use them on not so technical trails and in the winter on roads when there's snow everywhere. For really technical terrain maybe a shoe with a harder sole would suit you better, but I like the shoe for beginner friendly trails!

I love the Pegasus Trail 3. Can get new pairs on ebay for like $60-$100. I'm going to try the Pegasus Trail 5 as soon as black friday comes.

Nike Pegasus trail shoes are good. The cushion is pretty solid.

I've run ultras in pegasus trails.

If you are using this shoe on mostly pavement get the Pegasus 41. If it’s more trails/rocks get Trail 5. The Pegasus 41 is more comfortable as a baseline due to its foam. Both are quite durable.

Surprisingly the Nike peg trail fits great. Nike has the best foam too imo

Controversial take, but I really like the Nike peg trails. Big toe box, great foam, stable, decent traction

\+1! had them in black, and in blue. Great shoes for hiking also. heck, even for running I like them better than the regular Pegasus.

Another one for the Pegasus. I have the Pegasus trail 4 in Gore Tex and it’s my favorite all around shoe. Bought them last year and I’m very happy with them. I live in Sweden and run a lot in snow as well as longer walks in the forest, they were my go to shoe the whole last winter. Also took them on a trip to the Finnish Lapland, -16 out and hiking 20k on snow filled routes with them. Warm socks of course but they were just super cozy.

Nice, I think you've pushed me to pick up a pair. I'm not much of a trail runner, but just came back from a 10-day Bali trip where I got out 6 times, including a lot of mixed terrain (compacted sand, sandy sidewalks, gravel/dirt roads, stone steps and village lanes with holes and cow dung) and thought the PT5 would be the ideal shoe. I'd imagine doing 75% road running, but for the 25% off-road, the more trail oriented tread makes sense. I took Endorphin Shift 3s with me, which were definitely a bit high stack and low tread, but I managed to not slip. PT5 also have a good look (like you don't look insane at the airport or even on a city street). Endorphin Shifts did that for me, which is why I took them. What other shoes would folks put in the 'cool' yet wide use range (mostly road) category? I thought On Cloudeclipse looks very cool and can handle some gravel, but I've heard the foam dies very quickly.

I second (or third or fourth) Nike Peg Trail 5, but this is a comment worth sitting with. Running shoes are very light and easy to pack in a suitcase. If you’re really using shoes everyday for 8 months and can pick up something suitable on your trip, I’d highly recommend a 2 shoe mix. A walk around shoe plus a running shoe. Then, the decision is do you use one shoe for all hiking/running, or a hiking/trail running/walking crossover plus a dedicated road shoe.

Depending on how much moisture you’re talking about you could try the Nike Pegasus Trail 5. There is a Goretex version if you’re getting significantly wet on a regular basis. Definitely a light duty road to trail shoe. I’m also training for a half and this is my main shoe. Running on 90% pavement. Lugs aren’t super aggressive. Extremely comfortable. Good cushion but not so much that you can’t feel the road/terrain. Wide toe box if you need it. Great lock down. I haven’t had any traction issues with them.

I just got a pair of Pegasus Trail 4s for £60 and have been really pleased with them.

I use trail running shoes for trail hiking and for golf… I have two pairs of HOKA trail running shoes that I have moved to every day shoes because I also wasn’t able to get them in Gore Tex. I alternate two pairs of Nike Pegasus with Gore Tex and love the water proof and thus will not buy another trail runner that isn’t water PROOF!

Just got back from a trip and did the same thing. These worked great on road, trail, casual, etc.

Having just completed a trip to Europe with needing to hike, run, and tour cities… I brought three pairs of shoes to test out. Ended up being able to do the whole trip with white Pegasus Trail runners - they styled well with all my chinos and jeans, were incredibly comfortable, great traction, lightweight and truly look better than they should have. Yeah they showed dirt - might choose another color next time due to mud - but I won’t ever bring multiple pairs again.

I wore the trail 4 for the ingles and loved them. Will wear them again for the Portuguese in October :) light and comfy

I've been having good luck with the Nike Pegasus Trail 4, with the caveat that at 240# they felt too mushy/squishy in stock form. I dug out my Superfeet insoles and put them in, and that combo is working well. I've also had good luck with Topo Athletic trail shoes in stock form, but they're typically lower drop than I'm looking for these days. My shoes do tend to poop out around 250 miles, but whatcha gonna do.

Just ran a 50K this weekend in these and they were great. I have what is called a "high volume" foot (i.e. fat foot) and these fit well. Surprising for a Nike. Foam is comfortable. Traction is fine but trail was mostly dry. If only my quads felt as good as my feet.

I really liked the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 as a road-to-trail shoe. Have 350+ miles on mine, haven’t tried the 5’s. I mostly wear either trails shoes for majority-trail runs or road shoes for majority-road runs these days, though.

Nike Pegasus Trail it almost the perfect use case it kind of that hybrid road/trail shoe.

It's now at the 5 and has gone through a few improvements

I actually love my nike trail shoes! I have a normal nike Pegasus running sneaker, and a trail pegasus sneaker. I can hardly tell the difference except maybe the fabric, and how it's stiffer and more water resistant and wind resistant than my normal running shoes.

Nike peg trail had a surprisingly wide toe box. I had a massive bunion that required cutting open many of my running shoes and had surgery last year.

I love the Nike peg trail for running and agree they are some of the best looking trail shoes available. However I hate walking in them. Far too soft.

When it’s not a frozen tundra, but there’s snow out, I like wearing my gore-Tex Pegasus trails with thick socks. They’re warm and water resistant.

I have the same colorway too! They grew on me. As far as performance, it’s great. Little too cushioned, but I’ve even taken this up some 14ers and they’ve done fine besides the occasional roll. 

You might have a high instep like I do. Their website says they run small and consider sizing up. Could help if you didn’t try that.

altras suck. the tread got destroyed in like 2 months and the only time i've felt more like i can slide off of shit is when i wore xero's 360's with literally flat soles. to boot, the tread started separating from the foam lowers within a month because my form sucked at the time and i was rotating over the outside front of my foot. anyway, the shoe shouldn't have failed when it cost so much. horrible. the nike goretex trail runners were wayyyyyyyyy better than altras. but the zero drop was really comfortable so i bought the xeros after the altras, but those were only good for PERFECT conditions because they lacked tread. for winter, i got the insulated van hiking boots (MTE sk8-hi) that are waterproof for winter and those were sick, but really too heavy to play with during anything but the shittiest of new england weather. shoes never got wet from water, but def got wet from sweat because they're thinsulate lined. for this season, i just got a pair of vivo magna forest esc and its like the best of all of it. the michelin soles are fucking INCREDIBLE, i feel like a mountain goat but still have the xero feel i liked. the only downside is now that i actually have grippy bois is that they actually transport moist soil back into the house. this is normal for good shoes that give traction, so i leave a thick bristle brush by the door and clean em out before i walk inside. long story short, if you think altras are durable, you're probably noodle arming and not committing, and then walking around a grass course. i've heard the OG varients were good, but the pair i bought, the pair my boss bought, and the pair the other dude in my league bought are all dogshit and they're from the last year and a half.

I love the Pegasus trail, but know that the grip on it is indeed less than stellar. I’m used to it and I just kind of glide from time to time. But the ride is nice on both trail and pavement for me. I even wear them to the gym sometimes. It’s been a good all around shoe for me and the bad reviews have allowed me to get them on clearance pretty easily.

Nike Pegasus 39 for road. Nike Pegasus trail 4 and Asics Trabuco 10 for trail when its dry, otherwise some gtx Salomons for wet. Just ordered Nike InfinityRN gtx for rainy road season.

Nike Pegasus Trail. Excellent light trail to road shoes.

I recently got a pair and love them. I ran a 14 mile trail race in them two weeks ago and they performed great. However the race wasn’t technical it was mainly on single track that’s mainly used for mountain biking. The race also had a few sections of road before getting on the trail and I feel like the Pegasus preforms well as a road to trail shoe. They are way lighter than the brooks cascadias i used to run in and more cushioned. It did take about 15-20 miles to break in. Before they were broke in I noticed a little heel slip but they may have just been my foot. I used the runners loop to lock them down and was good to go.

I really like my Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX after 250 km so far. Feels great on tarmac or trail

I wear Topos for my trail shoes and Brooks for road usually, but my go-to road to trail shoe for a bit has been the Nike Pegasus Trail. Really comfortable on pavement and I find sizing up about 1/2 size from my usual works well. I don’t typically look at Nikes since they tend to run narrow but these work for me

Hard agree. These shoes are amazing. I brought them and only them on a 8 night trip to Sweden in June and wore them for everything - running walking trail running airport walking. They’re such a great shoe. I have them in black

The Peg GTX is my favorite trail running shoe for transition season here in Canada. There are about 6 weeks where the ground is wet from snow, ice, slush, or just puddles and it is between 20-40f most days, and that shoe shines there. I have put 180 miles on my pair with about 60 of those being road and they are very comfortable on all surfaces. That being said I do think my feet would get hot running in them on any day over 50 degrees and dry.

I just wore my 001s last weekend for the first time for two back to back trail long runs in Quebec. My initial reaction was “wow, these are worth every penny”. Incredibly comfortable from the first wear, although many people say they need a break in period. The outsole was so grippy I had tons of confidence on technical downhills and they fit my foot perfectly at a half size up. I do about 70-80mpw and just recently transitioned to about 50% of those being trail miles, so my only other trail shoe experience is Hoka Speedgoat 5 and Nike Peg Trail. However, I have about 15 pairs of road running shoes and I prefer these over all of them. Again, YMMV, but I absolutely love them after ~40 miles and I hear they get 500+ miles of use for most people. Also you have to get a .5 size up. 12.5 fit me perfectly and I’m a 12 in every other shoe. Lmk if you have more specific questions but I think the consensus on 001 is that if you have the money and want to spend it on a nice trail shoe, they are worth it!

Second the Nike Pegasus Trail. Its a good all rounder that looks good for everyday wear. Just that for your winter muddy runs, it's a decent option but perhaps not as aggressive as a Speedcross. FWIW, I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for trail runners. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful [https://redditrecs.com/trail-running-shoes/](https://redditrecs.com/trail-running-shoes/) You can filter by price, suitability for wet or muddy trails, or technical trails (rocky, rooty, uneven) and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

There's a third option which is hybrid aka "road to trail" shoes. The Nike Pegasus Trail series is one example. It's good on both road and trail. If the trails aren't technical at all you can also buy TR versions of road shoes like the Novablast 4 TR which are the same shoe but with an outsole that is slightly more geared towards trails.

I’ll third the Pegasus trail. Outsole not so great for wet rocky terrain but great all rounder for easy runs (also in mud), trekking, walking around and looks great for daily wear. I must add that I find them limiting for threshold paces or speed workouts but I don’t do that while travelling. Have a great trip. Sri Lanka is beautiful

Just got a new pair of Nike Pegasus today. Old ones lasted right at a year with almost daily rounds.

Crazy to see that you're using your Nike Pegasus trail running shoes! That's exactly what I'm going to be using to do the timberline Trail at the end of August. They're great for me and so much lighter than the clunky boots I used to use. I recommend getting gaiters though. I got mine from REI if you want the link, because you really don't want rocks and dust in your shoe .

I just ordered a pair of Trail 5 GTX . I normally wear EU 44 and my foot measures 28 cm. According to the Nike size chart, that corresponds to 45, so I ordered 45. However, the shoes feel narrow on the upper side. A half size bigger (45.5) would have been better.

Like any surface change, mix trail runs in gradually, starting at shorter distances/whatever you're doing now. Your ankles will thank you, and it'll give you some time to build the stabilizing muscles that don't get as much work on pavement. (Though I guess this partially depends on what gravel you're running on, too.) And, what u/medicore_remnants said about hiking, though I'd add that the goal is \*often\* to keep perceived effort mostly even across uphill/flat/downhill segments. That can mean hiking uphills, but doesn't have to be. (I also know trail runners who are very specific about uphill hiking form for efficiency — long strides and a solid hip bend for loading. I wouldn't sweat it.) I run in Nike Kiger/Pegasus Trail (with extra love for the Kigers — they're an amazing shoe and everyone I know who wears them swears by them, but that's also selecting for folks who liked the feel). Beyond that, I'll let other folks take over on shoe & preparation recs (and assume you'll be wise about HM training). For finding trails: whatever you use for hiking. AllTrails, Gaia, Avenza, Hiking Project, Google Maps, Strava, etc. It's all good. TBH sometimes I'll just look at a topo and pick a place that looks like it'd be fun/has trails. >I really want to do a half marathon at a national park. Lastly, and taking unsolicited advice as usual, I suspect I won't be the only one to say: consider setting some intermediate goals along the way. It's easy to get excited about a long race somewhere amazing (and I have done so!!), and just as easy to lose momentum when it feels too far away, either by date or by fitness. Having ways to celebrate milestones along the way (longest/furthest runs, most elevation, fastest split of a given distance) or to be in community with runners (run clubs, running shorter trail races, volunteering for the longer ones, etc.) is a great way to feed that joy and build momentum.

Totally agree 100% Especially GTX version

How wide are we talking? I know it sounds crazy because of the brand but I love my nike pegasus trails. (But I also focus much more on wide toe box than actual width)

I have had 10+ pairs of Pegasus trails over the past ~ 8 years. I trail run, hike, backpack, walk in the rain, everything - in them. I don’t know the last time they weren’t one pair of Pegasus’s with me in my life lol. Absolutely couldn’t recommend them enough.

I've been using Pegasus Trail 4's as my 1 vacation shoe that can handle all day use + trail runs + non technical hikes. Do you think this would fill a similar category?

I run about 2-3k on road to get to nearest (light but muddy) trails and the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-tex has been perfect for this, and winter road runs. The gore-tex is brilliant when you know there’ll be some unavoidable puddles and wet grass on route. It’s also a satisfying good-looking shoe, and I often wear for rainy / muddy walks rather than walking boots. Have done 200k+ in mine including a 22k run during last year’s marathon training. Heard v5 is even better.

I’d love to know how these compare to Peg Trail 4s, which in my opinion are some of the best hybrid shoes ever made. Seems like the new ones are softer and lost some bounce. Good review!

Neutral shoes are fine because the terrain is so varied when trail running. Stability shoes on trails are a recipe for rolled ankles (have flat feet, run in Nike Peg Trails, Nike Terra Kigers, and Saucony Peregrines just fine)

The 4's had a thinner bottom cushion than the 5 (and the prior 3s), I think you might like the 5's more.

The 4's had a thinner bottom cushion than the 5 (and the prior 3s), I think you might like the 5's more.

Maybe try entry level shoes, “road to trail” shoes like the nike pegasus trail

Yeah, I don’t know why I use that terminology thinking back, I actually run 65k in pegasus trail once, and have run marathons with 30$ new balance and saucony 🤣

If you are referring to “entry level” I don’t know why I called it that, thinking twice I shouldn’t have

I’ve tried others, always come back to pegasus, and now, also zegama, after I did the tour du mont blanc with them as my only shoe

Came here to also say peg trail. My fav casual wear shoe the last few years was the peg trail 4 gtx. Could do all weather, didn’t find them overly hot in the summer, they just looked good and were comfortable. Plus can always find them cheap

Road to trail GTX shoe is basically the description of the Nike Pegasus Trail GTX. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to try them on though as Nike's tend to run a little bit narrow and don't work for everyone. The Hoka Speedgoat also has GTX versions and those will have a Vibram outsole with larger lugs which may not be too annoying walking in urban settings (vs running on roads).

They are great. Probably all you would ever realistically need from a trail shoe. They're for sure not the fastest but you can get going in them. Very good durability and protection. My other shoe in the rotation is the Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra. That's for really trying to go fast and has little protection, so most of the mileage gets done in the Tomir. Before the Tomir I had older Nike Pegasus Trails. The Tomir is better is every category.

Never tried the v1. Found the v2 on sale on Backcountry, I think in June of 2024. Replaced an old pair of Pegasus Trails

Do not sleep on the Pegasus Trail 5. They might fall just short of your specs but I absolutely love them for trails. 

For me in wet terrain with rocks, the best is Asicsgrip (6). After that, probably Vibram (tried in Hoka and Nike shoes), Contagrip in Salomon Speedcross 4 and Continental in various Adidas models. Here, some variation between them (for example, Continental in Adidas Terrex Two Flow is better than in Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2.0 (so a 4 for them). After those, probably the outsole by La Sportiva (in Jackal model) and various Nike outsoles (Kiger 8, Wildhorse 6, Pegasus 4 TR) in wet terrain (btw, in mid Spring to mid Autumn, Nike are pretty nice shoes here)

The terrain is hardly the same. You can get asphalt, slush, ice and packed snow all in one run. I just go very slow once I realise I'm on something slippery, but since I hate wet feet the most, I go with light trail shoes with goretex (Peg Trail 4 GTX) or just GTX versions of road shoes (Saucony Triumph GTX). I go running outside up until it's -10. If it gets colder I rather put on hiking boots and go for a long walk. The foams don't tend to do well if it's colder than that, they become too stiff and I've had some cracks in them as well. When you feel it's too slippery, you can add cleats or crampons or get spiked shoes (Icebug stuff, Hoka's or Saucony's spiked trail shoes) but I find them uncomfortable and it's really awkward when you end up on bare asphalt with them.

I really like my Pegasus trail for road to trail and non technical trails

I was a member of the Hoka cult, lol. Nikes are great, I love the Pegasus Trail 4, Zegama 2, and UltraFly. My only complaint, their uppers don’t breathe very well, the shoe runs a bit hot. The Zegamas are not as stable as I would like them, and the Pegasus trail lack a bit of grip. (My go to technical trail shoes are the Tomir 2 by Nnormal). I tried the Wildhorse 8, didn’t like them. Been curious about the 10s 🤔

I have a wide midfoot. I have 2E - US 9.5 NB 1080 v12 and brooks D - US 10, both fit nice. I have tried the PT5 and the PT5 GTX. But not tried the peg 41. PT 5 US size 10.5 is still not enough for me, while size 11 is okay but with heel slip. PT5 GTX is less wide so i just skip it.

I have a wide midfoot. I have 2E - US 9.5 NB 1080 v12 and brooks D - US 10, both fit nice. I have tried the PT5 and the PT5 GTX. But not tried the peg 41. PT 5 US size 10.5 is still not enough for me, while size 11 is okay but with heel slip. PT5 GTX is less wide so i just skip it.

Ask in r/trailrunning That said, my Pegasus Trail 5 has been great for mixed runs. Even long ones.

The Pegasus Trail line is great for this very thing, I bought the PT4 GTX before a trip to Italy last year when it was forecasted to rain a lot and I only wanted to bring one pair of sneakers. They were perfect for the airport, walking all over the cities and running on country dirt roads in Tuscany. Plus it did rain a ton and the GTX performed great. The outsole is nice and grippy, not up to snuff for technical trails, but as a hybrid I had no complaints. The React foam is very comfy, but on any run longer than 7-8 miles they would feel a little dead on my feet. Not a big deal since I didn’t want them for long runs anyway. They’ve since been relegated to just a walking around shoe, but I’d get another pair.

Haven't back packed in mine yet... No twisted ankles? That's my main fear

Yup Love my Pegasus. Think they're for narrower feet though? Either way. Perfect for me.

This is the only one I’ve found that works as well. Most of those marketed as road to trail are like boats, and purely trail shoes are too nubby/technical for the road (unless it’s winter). The Nike peg is a really comfortable shoe.

I love these compared to the Peg Trail 4s!

I love these compared to the Peg Trail 4s!

Just put 5.5mi on my new Peg Trail 5s. I think GTC would be too hot for multi season use. I’d stick to regulars

Nike Pegasus Trail 4 was one of my favourite door to trail shoes. I wore it pretty much for every terrain.

I have Gore Tex Nike Pegasus trail runners, and the are awesome for wet grass and rain. I find they dry out fine being exposed to those conditions. I have never waded in them or had my feet thoroughly soaked on the inside of the shoe.

I’m training in a region with many muddy, rocky and steep sections in between paths of gravel and asphalt. I’m using the Nike Pegasus trail 5 gtx for trails with more than 30% of gravel/asphalt and asics gel trabuco 12 gtx for paths less than 30% gravel and asphalt. I’m really happy with the all terrain compound of the Nike trail shoes. The grip on muddy paths of the ASICS is amazing but for mixed trails the Nike safes you a lot of energy in my opinion.

Well, they’re meant for trail running. Not spinning on concrete. I’ve had two different pairs I’ve put around 400 miles on trail running and they’ve held up extremely well. I will agree with you on the Nike goretex trail runners. They were awesome to play disc golf in, but terrible for running.

When it’s as hot as it looks like being, I won’t wear the same shoes two days running - it lets them completely dry after sweaty days. Current thinking is Nike Pegasus Trail running (non-waterproof so more breathable) shoes for arrival and then I’ll prob have about a dozen pairs of shoes in the car. Prob the Pegasus and Keen walking shoes for rotation and maybe my Inov8 walking boots if my ankles start screaming that they need a bit more support as the weekend wears on. If it’s completely rock-hard ground for the duration then I may just go with cushioned running shoes every day. Nike Vomero, Pegasus and Asics Nimbus.

If Nikes work for your feet the Pegasus trails are a nice option, they have a goretex model that is my favorite.

The Pegasus Trail 5 with ReactX foam is an outstanding hybrid shoe extremely durable and comfortable. You can log hundreds of kilometers without any noticeable wear.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5. I have been using Pegasus Trail 4 extensively and it was one of the best if not the best hybrid shoe out there. Had two pairs, ran over 1400 km with them. Now got the new version Trail 5. It seems great too. I tried Challenger 7 and 8 on but I didnt like their heaviness and they didnt seem so much hybrid, they were more robust and bulkier into more technical hybrid terrain.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5. I have been using Pegasus Trail 4 extensively and it was one of the best if not the best hybrid shoe out there. Had two pairs, ran over 1400 km with them. Now got the new version Trail 5. It seems great too. I tried Challenger 7 and 8 on but I didnt like their heaviness and they didnt seem so much hybrid, they were more robust and bulkier into more technical hybrid terrain.

Pegasus trail 5s are great. Lots of cushioning and very comfortable to run in. Ran 23k recently to break them in and they didn't damage my feet. Ran through wet grass and down wet trails and stayed dry. Good grip but I imagine the grip will wear relatively fast

Got a pair after seeing great reviews, funnily, they seemed really comfy at the store, but once I got home and started using them, the top of feet hurt, not sure what could be the cause.

>... false sense of security so you roll/sprain your ankle worse. This was very true for me :) In my country the "old hiking rule" was that you always need high boots for mountains because they would protect your ankles. But it turns out that with high boots I had a false sense of security and was thus less careful when descending and consequently often twisted my ankle. The high shoe maybe helped a bit and prevented a harder sprain but it still hurt. I then switched to trail runners and I can see that I now walk way more carefully and have a way more precise foot placement than before. Consequently I haven't twisted my ankle ever since the switch. However it must be said that not all trail runners are equal in terms of stability and ground feel... La Sportiva Bushido which I have now are awesome but some Nike trail runners I had in the past were very bad and unstable.

I ❤️ Pegasus Trails and Zegamas.

Sweden you have lots of wet slippery rocks. I love Nike peg trails and Zegamas but hey are not the best for wet rock. I have a trail running friend in Norway who has tried almost every shoe and he says the best are the Finnish brand VJ. He said it feels like they are glued to the rocks.

I like the Pegasus Trail series.

Have you considered Pegasus Trail? I've used Pegasus Trail 4 for a long time and they're really good road to trail shoe. NOT for wet surfaces though. What about Ultrafly? They're pretty fast but do break a bank.

Nike Pegasus trail. It’s the middle ground I needed

The tread on the trails is for sure beefier so if traction is a concern, I’d go trail.

Pegasus trail! Not my favorite running shoe but I just got back from a trip with tons of walking and running from the Airbnb on roads to trails and the pegs were the perfect do it all shoe. Plus I don’t feel bad wearing the lugs down quickly on pavement because they’re relatively inexpensive.

Same here. I have the Turbos and Trail 3 still going strong. I used the Trail 3's primarily for my Asia trip and they kept my feet relatively dry on a few very rainy days with an umbrella.

I love my peg 5 tr but I don’t run roads so can’t really speak to that.

The thing with trail shoes is they have lugs that make them grippy off road but wear down quickly if walking on tarmac. Look for something less aggressive on the grip think nike pegasus trail type

Look into Nike’s offerings. Very underrated. Peegasus Trail is awesome. Not a fan of HOKAs narrow toebox myself

[Happy with fabric durability - although it does absorb the mud particles into the mesh easily. ](https://preview.redd.it/j6z2m0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6cfa9311798ce04f38551794c30d81fe5052378) Used the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at a pretty crazy hike up Mt Marcy, along with carrying a pack. Conditions were pure mud and wet rock, just endless wet rock. Lots of elevation, lots of downhills, all on wet rock. I size 8.5 on running shoes, and I went up a size with 9.5 on these Nikes Pros ++++ Comfortable. The toebox, while not Altra wide, is honestly really nice and **decently wide**. Not once did I thought about my toes the entire time. The mesh has a slight stretch that makes it feel "sweatpants" comfort. Nothing like the restrictive mesh on Altra Lone Peak or the steel toe feeling of Speedgoat. ++ React foam feels great. I didn't have sore feet despite really really stepping on so many rocks, some jagged even. ++ High quality. I don't worry about the outer mesh at all, and even through mud and rock scrapes the fabric has held up perfectly. And the outsole is also quite durable as well. I'm just really happy with the quality of this shoe overall and would not be remotely afraid to abuse it. ++ Looks. It's a great looking shoe. What more can I say. Nike knocked the design out of the park here and their colorways are fresh. Can totally be used as a travel shoe after outsoles wear out. I also like that it doesn't start looking bad when it's caked with dirt. Cons ---- Not good at wet rock. At all. I was slipping a lot honestly and I didn't feel the confidence to step on any wet rock, I would always feel a bit skittish that I would slip. Now, this could just be an Adirondacks thing because every rock there was coated with mud from other people trying to avoid mud as well so, but I don't have other shoes to compare with unfortunately. But again, wet rock kinda renders this shoe useless. Would love to see this fixed in future Pegasus trial. --- No tongue keeper. They need to add a tongue keeper, as first time use and the tongue falling to the side is unacceptable imo. Just makes it look sloppy. -- Logo on the insole is falling apart. Very disappointed at this as this introduces microplastics onto the trail. COMPARED TO OTHER SHOES (these are the ones I tried in store) VS Altra Lone Peak, Timp - Altras have this weird narrowness in the middle section of their uppers (why... you have a wide toebox, why ruin it with a narrow as fuck middle section???). Timps, Lone Peak, all narrow in the middle. Nike doesn't have this problems. Also, Nike quality >>>>>> Altra quality and it's not even close. VS Altra Experience Wild - Altra Experience Wild comfort is a step up from Nike, again I have no comfort issues on Nike but Experience Wild takes it to the next level. However, the low padded heel is weird as fuck, and Altra quality just feels terrible in person. They really just look like $50 Wal-Mart shoes, is the best way I would describe it. The foam on Altras are a joke compared to the dense Nike React foam. Like pool noodle foam quality almost. VS HOKA Speedgoat - Speedgoat 6 is a joke. Just, dont even consider it. It's way too narrow everywhere, like Hoka really hates width for some reason. Speedgoat 5 - eh. Not a fan. Nikes are way more comfortable. VS HOKA Challenger - Again, HOKA hates width. Expect it to be narrow compared to Nikes. Nike wins hands down. VS Nike Zegama 2 - idk but Zegama 2 feels bad to me. The stack height on Zegamas is way too high for stability and the Zegama 2 are just really stiff. Pegasus comfort >>> Zegama SO YES, Pegasus is GREAT. The main flaw is just it's bad on wet rock. If Nike solves this problem of the outsole being bad on wet rock, I think Pegasus might be the perfect trail runner. [Tongues going to the sides is a big issue. They need to add some sort of tongue keeper.](https://preview.redd.it/8rqij0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50294ddf4cd4b169236b2d8fb1def46b09b9fee8) [Really like the React foam, but stack height feels a tad too tall for stability](https://preview.redd.it/v926a0kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f978671b10b66555d52e9ec9a1133644d5e8995f) [Outsole durability. Only lost its sharp edges but not really any lost to actual outside height. I was stepping on rock the entire time.](https://preview.redd.it/og6n80kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bba541aa8cc1ebe53c918798b1475e4763493b67) https://preview.redd.it/etfj64kzh5sd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91069effd29b93ba58c23d5fe98a081dff26c950

I really rate them. I also had Nike Pegasus Trail for hiking but although they have more cushion, they lack a plate and per more uncomfortable on scree (small loose rocks) and being higher stack, more unstable. So I ended up having the Evadict race-light for duel duty of hiking and running on holidays which was good for carry-on luggage space. The only negative is that the rub my heel. I don't know if newer versions have this. I typically just put a plaster on before using them. [https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kiprun-race-light-men-s-trail-running-competition-shoes-mango/\_/R-p-312132?mc=8737404&c=kumquat%20orange](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kiprun-race-light-men-s-trail-running-competition-shoes-mango/_/R-p-312132?mc=8737404&c=kumquat%20orange) I know some people might be brand snobs but I think this stuff is very good. They also have a pro team using the kit. I also find Decathlon's Evadict trail shorts very good. Very thin, lots of storage and more affordable that competitors. Tops I don't rate and prefer Nike Aeroswift or Soar depending the race (my club top is made my Soar).

Been using the gore tex versions for almost 2 years now and have been loving them!

Best shoes for the pnw! What I use as well

I do trail runs maybe once every 2-3 weeks, but my Pegasus Trail 4 GTX have been holding up great. They are also my go to for winter snowy/slushy/icy conditions,

I’m going to a completely different direction. I’ve done a one day 100km event and another multi day 100km event. Both in Nike vomeros. The trail had only a small section of loose hilly gravel, the balance was fairly well compacted and no major mud pits or rock climbs. I don’t normally use “runners” for trail hikes but I think it’s important not to forget them as an option. Some can be more comfortable. I do caution against runners with a high heel back on them, they give me blisters. Some models of the vomero (and Pegasus) have high backs.

They have better cushioning and are more comfy on the road or firm trail. The lugs seem less aggressive…however, I haven’t had any issues w grip. The outer fabric is, as the reviewer stated, more prone to get dirty and pick up dirt/mud. Like the improved toe protection vs the 4s.. I like them but time will have to tell if I like them as much as the 4s. So far, I have like 5 runs and 40mi in them. Haven’t done a long run in them yet. Half of that mileage is on road or dirt road. I typically use the Zegamas on my long trail runs on the weekends and 4s (now 5s) on my weekday mixed surface runs closer to home.

FWIW I have the 4’s GTX and they’ve been outstanding

I have a pair of the Trail 4s that I got for like $60. It's a very solid shoe. You don't feel the lugs while running on roads, yet they're grippy on the dirt. It's not going to outperform a dedicated trainer on the road, or a proper trail shoe on dirt, but I think it works good enough for both and makes for a great travel shoe.

Depends on the trails. They fit similar to the peg roads. However Nike peg trails aren't the best grip, the lugs are small so terrible in mud, they don't grip well on wet rock. They don't have a rock plate so can be uncomfortable on sharper rocky paths where it pushes through. Nike pegs are great as a road to trail hybrid and light trail such as forestry tracks/bridleways. I wouldn't rate them for mountain trails. However some people do manage that terrain in them. I did my first lakes 50k in them, my feet were just trashed at the end and I fell a lot. (If the event you're doing in September is the 2 valleys they'll most likely be fine for pretty much all that course as it's not technical at all)

I just got a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 5 (there’s a GTX version too) and after about 50km of running I have no complaints. Like you I run a fair amount of trail, nothing incredibly technical, but need to cover pavements and roads to get there. I also need a wider shoe and these seem to do the job. Asphalt - they’re comfortable and do well on wet leaves due to the lugs on the sole. Mild/easy trail - Comfortable and grippy enough for my needs. They’re sturdy too but I do wish I had got the GTX version - wet and boggy feet isn’t great. Overall they seem to be a good blend to meet requirements for both terrain types. If you plan on doing much more trail than you currently do you might consider something more specialised - you could look at the Zegama range.

Toe boxes on their Pegasus Trail are good and wide, have had them for multiple seasons 

Nike Pegasus Trail lover for the last 8 years. Wide toe box but narrower at heel which works for me. Fun colour ways too!

I like my nike pegasus trail shoes. Might be too much lug if you are majority road, but it's great at both and transitions feel easy

I have haglunds, but it's rarely an issue for my trail shoes (apart from the heel being the main point of wear!). I've almost exclusively run in the Nike trail lineup (terra kiger, pegasus trail) which have softer heel counters, and have also tried Hoka SG 5s with no issues. Having said that, while they have always been fine for my use cases, I don't know if these would be quite aggressive enough for you.

I got nike trail runners and they work great. If theres a nike outlet store you can find them on sale.. I make sure I get just the right size and not too loose so they're not sloppy. Personally I put in the spenco runner gel insoles to reduce impact because I play on turf half the time. I also rock the mcdavid level 3 ankle braces om both feet s. This helps make sure I never roll my ankle. Hope this helps

also use mine for road running with various elevations. loved them so far for 2 months of usage

Road to trail shoes have been a super important part of my stable of shoes for awhile, I really love making routes that go from road to trail and back again.  The problem with any good hybrid shoe is that it will not be amazing at either road or trail.  The Pegasus trail l, as others have mentioned here, is probably the best one.  Yes, the grip isn't as good as some other trail shoes but it's not supposed to be. Craft shoes are good, the Xplor has an amazing outsole but the upper is the sloppiest I've ever tried.  I haven't tried Hoka Challenger so I can't speak to that.  Unfortunately some companies have sort of given up on the hybrid shoe, Saucony, New Balance and Altra have all discontinued their hybrid offerings.  Ultimately you have to sort of experiment with different ones to see what works best for both surfaces, personally I'd go with the Pegasus trail but try some others if you get the chance.

Motiva is designed for walking; Pegasus/Trail are general purpose entry level runners; Zegama are for low-drop (avoid if you are a heel striker) and ZoomX foam (more responsive); Juniper are brick-hard trail "runner" (makes for good walking/hiking shoes though, Juniper 2 Gore-Tex is my go-to wet weather walker); dunno much about Winflo GTX, but it is a budget shoes, so worse foam, but it looks very well insulated, so probably great for cold weather. All and all, sounds like Peg/Trail GTX are your best bet, which to choose depends on you needing the lugs or not, also which feels more comfortable for you (Trail 5's sizing is a bit odd, extremely narrow midfoot, it's the first Pegasus I couldn't wear TTS for). Unless you don't intend to run with them, in which case Juniper Trail 2 GTX will be very good value for money, they are heavily discounted in outlets these day.

Motiva is designed for walking; Pegasus/Trail are general purpose entry level runners; Zegama are for low-drop (avoid if you are a heel striker) and ZoomX foam (more responsive); Juniper are brick-hard trail "runner" (makes for good walking/hiking shoes though, Juniper 2 Gore-Tex is my go-to wet weather walker); dunno much about Winflo GTX, but it is a budget shoes, so worse foam, but it looks very well insulated, so probably great for cold weather. All and all, sounds like Peg/Trail GTX are your best bet, which to choose depends on you needing the lugs or not, also which feels more comfortable for you (Trail 5's sizing is a bit odd, extremely narrow midfoot, it's the first Pegasus I couldn't wear TTS for). Unless you don't intend to run with them, in which case Juniper Trail 2 GTX will be very good value for money, they are heavily discounted in outlets these day.

I got the ZoomX Zegama (v1) as an all purpose one , bit of running , Cricket in the local park, walks in general. In the long run I found the Zegama's a bit off. Apparently the Zegama's (v 1&2 ) both have a 4.5mm Heel To Toe Drop, and Given that I'm fairly flat footed , apparently the sweet spot for me is 8.5-9 mm (Evident with the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 & NB 860v12 GTX). Recently, I got my wife the all black Pegasus 41s and she swears by them and has been nudging me to get an all black pair. I've tried the PT5 GTX (TTS for all my Nikes) and found them great. The only bummer is the price tag of £145 which is holding me back !!!

Nike Wild horse and Pegasus Trail both have a 9.5mm drop. I can vouch for the Currex insole recommendation, they are good. I like these insoles because they are not completely rigid like a power step or Super feet insole. Rigid insoles are ankle breakers for me on the trails, I need some flex which Currex provides.

Local trails. Have ran the 50k. Minimal climbs and lots of sand. You can wear road shoes if you want. But if the construction is thin, it might tear up quicker than normal from sharp rocks. Grip will be no issue as it’s fairly flat. Highly recommended gaiters as you will fill your shoes with sand etc. My usual shoe of choice, Nike peg trail (recent - Nnormal Kerajg).

I have about 10 running shoes. 4 trail; 3 road-to-trail hybrids which are Nike Pegasus 5 and NB heirro 8. The NB has more cushioning and good to less technical trail, the Pegasus handles wet, mud better and speed work. NB better for longer distance, say 20-40k. Hoka challenger also great for hybrid if you like cushioning. Then all trials I have Hoka mofate speed 4. Testing these ahead of my first ultra (52) in May. Uk based and this race could be mega boggy, wet, slippery with hills, or dry. So I may use a hybrid if dry the week before. So far the Hoka seem great, so much grip from the vibram sole, but good cushioning (I’m 95kg so I pound the trail lol). Doing 30k tomorrow so will see if they hold up with the cushioning! I tried the Nike Ultrafly too which were good but not worth the money so i returned them.

the pegasus trail 4 - jack of all trades, master of all

I love my Nike Pegasus Trail shoes. Whilst they are the best trail shoe to use on the roads, they’ve also fared me well on wet loosened rinds and on dry coast paths.

A bit late to this party, but if you haven't tried any of the recent Nike trail lineup, it's worth trying some on. Like you, Nike running shoes never fit me properly, but I was browsing the clearance section of my local REI about a year ago and they had some Pegasus Trail 4 shoes there. I tried on a pair on a whim, and they have been the most comfortable running shoes I've ever owned. The last for their recent generation trail shoes seems completely different than their road shoes, and the toe boxes are dramatically wider. Also, I thought the flywire lacing system was a gimmick, but it does seem to really snug the upper down more uniformly and securely than the laces alone. Might be worth trying a pair if you've been steering clear of Nikes for a while (like me).

I feel like my Glycerin's fit similarly to the Caldera, but the Caldera feels too soft and bulky for the rocky technical trails that I mostly run on. If you are on smoother graded paths, it might be excellent. I'll probably end up with a pair next year just to have them. The Catamount is a much sleeker shoe than the glycerin, but the upper fits me about the same. The foam seems similar, but it's not a plush shoe. It will be a great shoe for a shorter race like a 10k, but for a lot of longer slower runs, maybe you want something else. Watch some YouTube reviews and see what you think. I just got the version 3 on clearance for $50 and I like it a lot. I'll probably wear it for my next half marathon. I don't like the Cascadia, so no advice there. Both the catamount and caldera are 6mm drop, which will feel different from the 10mm drop of the glycerin, if that matters. As for other brands, the options are endless so I'm just talking Brooks here. Nike Pegasus Trail is a soft shoe with 10mm drop, so that's just a start for something more similar.

What trail runners do you have? The “road to trail” category of shoes truly make a difference in this realm if your hikes aren’t 10+ miles. I use the Nike Pegasus Trail but other brands have models in the category.

The outsole is unbelievably slippery on wet rocks on both models, which is a bigger issue for the GTX version (at least for my intended use). If you love the standard version you probably should stick to it.

The outsole is unbelievably slippery on wet rocks on both models, which is a bigger issue for the GTX version (at least for my intended use). If you love the standard version you probably should stick to it.

I have around 250km on the Pegasus Trail 5 so far. It's great for daily training on mixed terrains. Can't speak for Gore-Tex version as I like my feet to get some fresh air when running. I've bought a second pair to use after these are worn out. Topo may be better for more technical terrains, as it's lower drop, I think the midsole will be a bit firmer and it has a Vibram outsole. However, it's a Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole, so won't be as grippy on wet rock/roots as Vibram Megagrip (from my experience). Based on your use case, and because you can get them cheaper usually, Peg Trail 5

It it’s a wide toe-box/ball of the foot, Nike trail shoes are wide enough for me. My feet are super wide at the front, I can’t wear adidas, salomon or hoka due to toes getting squeezed, but seem to do well with Nike (wildhorse, Pegasus trail, kiger are good but wouldn’t suggest Juniper trail)

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

Nike Pegasus Trail 4s. Great grip and they feel good!

Nike Pegasus 4 Goretex. Its snowy and wet here so got to keep my toes a little dryer.

I have two sets of trail shoes. Nike Peg 4 Goretex for wet runs and Nike Ultrafly Trail shoes. I run alot of trails but most are pretty smooth. Both of my shoes have run a lot of road miles to get to the trailheads. I do have three sets of road shoes, but those mainly stick to the roads. Having a big comfy soft shoe like the Puma Mag Max has changed my life during those slow recover runs.

I wear nike goretex trails. Typically get them for around £45 in the Nike outlets.

Ive run in the Nike Pegasus Trail 4/5s and loved both. I also love the different iterations of the Merrell Trail Glove that I've had.

I had the Trail 4 Gore-tex version that I brought to Japan and thought it would be my "do it all" shoe. However, nothing prepared me for all the walking I had to do there. I'm a small female of around 125 lbs and these killed my feet. I actually think they were too squishy. My right heel creased on the side due to the constant compression. I ended up tearing a hole on the bottom when I slipped walking across some sharp volcanic rock. Thankfully, the place I bought them from gave me a refund. It's too bad because I liked them, but didn't think they were great for walking for miles at a time.

That's weird, I'm getting miles out of my Pegasus and trail Nikes. But as other's have suggested Hoka is solid.

I have a a number of miles on the lights trails with a fewer versions of the Pegasus. Worked out well for me.

Good experience with the Pegasus Trail 4 regular non gore tex so more breathable. Pretty good on most stuff apart from when it gets really muddy then it won’t compete with more focussed shoes.

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.

I’ll second my Nike Pegasus for not-so-technical trails. There is a gore-tex version if there really is a lot of mud/water and you want to trade breathability for dry socks. I’m thinking I’ll probably get that version once temps fall and snows come in my area.

I’ve got insertional Achilles tendinitis too. I’m now using orthotics but have had some success with shockwave therapy right on that spot where it gets tender. Shoe wise I only wear Nike Pegasus Trail at the moment, tried other brands but keep coming back to these.

Just got them and ran a trial 5k this morning. Loved them, gotta try them more

Happy to see I own three shoes featured on this list. \- Nike Peg Trail: A perfect door to trail shoe. Light, snappy, and can easily log long miles. Advised only for light trail terrain, think California carpet. \- HOKA Mafate Speed: Will just eat any type of terrain. Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet. \- Nike Zegama 2: Have a pair stashed in the closet, ready for use.

The earlier range of Nike Trail shoes were not good. I had a pair of Nike Peg Trail 36s and while light and snappy, were brutal on technical terrain. I've got three different models of Nike's now, and IMO are some of the most underrated trail lines currently out there. \- Peg Trails - Are the best Door-to-Trail shoe out there. Somehow light and snappy enough for road while being rugged enough for trail terrain. \- Wildhorse 8s - When it gets muddy here in the PNW, I switch to these. Chunky lugs, and great grip for wet days on the trail. They're pretty damn heavy, but are very comfortable. \- Zegama 2s: I've heard them compared to the HOKA Mafate's and I tend to agree. All day trail eaters. \*Big caveat being that I have a very narrow foot and tend to like more aggressive trail running shoes.

Can confirm toe drag kills Nike Pegasus faster than heel turn lol. 1 year in for me and I've got a ton of wear on my left toe but the heel is still very much intact.

I’ve traveled with a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 4 as my only shoe. I run everyday mix of trail and road. The Nike Pegasus line both the regular (they’re on version 41 now) or the trail are tried and true workhorses that will get you through semi-technical trails. Anything super muddy / rocky / roots you’ll need an outsole with better grip - something like Vibram. You can get ultralight sandals with Vibram outsoles if you’re planning on getting out in sloppy conditions. Bedrock makes a great pair. But I’d look at the Nike Pegasus line. I really like a lot of their color ways. I’ve worn them with a suit.

I’ve been pretty happy with peg trails for non technical ultras.

I've had a pair of the Nike Pegasus trail 4 with gortex and really like them.

I second this. I have some NB 1080 v14 which the shop said would be fine on our local maintained trail. The pads are fine but all the exposed foam is getting wrecked so I stopped using them. Nike Pegasus Trail have been great for Road/trail.

I have the GTX peg 4’s, before that the regular Peg Trail 3. The React foam was such an upgrade with the GTX 4’s, that I immediately got the Peg Trail 5 now that they have React as well. Ran a Rocky, muddy half last weekend and pretty much same experience as OP. Pretty great shoe overall, not a lot of complaints especially since I got my pair for less than $100

I have the GTX peg 4’s, before that the regular Peg Trail 3. The React foam was such an upgrade with the GTX 4’s, that I immediately got the Peg Trail 5 now that they have React as well. Ran a Rocky, muddy half last weekend and pretty much same experience as OP. Pretty great shoe overall, not a lot of complaints especially since I got my pair for less than $100

I have the GTX peg 4’s, before that the regular Peg Trail 3. The React foam was such an upgrade with the GTX 4’s, that I immediately got the Peg Trail 5 now that they have React as well. Ran a Rocky, muddy half last weekend and pretty much same experience as OP. Pretty great shoe overall, not a lot of complaints especially since I got my pair for less than $100

Peg Trail 100%. If I go on a trip that will involve visiting cities as well as hiking trails, these are my go to. They handle everything you throw at them reasonably well. They aren't the best hiking or trail run shoes (grip can be less than desired) and they aren't the best city show(because sidewalks not ideal for wearing down grip lugs) but they aren't "bad" at either city or trail. They're a jack of all trades shoe for when you're doing a bit of everything. Plus as Nikes, they look like normal street wear and not like REI speciality outdoors granola hiking boots. Also, ReactX foam is pretty comfortable underfoot for long walking or standing stretches.

Peg Trail 4 or 5 would work for that terrain.

Peg Trail 4 or 5 would work for that terrain.

I wrote a post in a different Reddit community about the ultimate travel shoe and found it to be the Nike Pegasus Trail 5: the only shoes you’ll need on vacation! I’m pasting the post below for those interested. I was planning to go on vacation to the mountains for 10 days and decided to purchase my first trail shoe. While I run exclusively on roads at home, I was interested in trying out trail running. I decided to buy a multi-purpose shoe for trail running, road running, and everything else.  I wanted to take just one pair of shoes for everything and decided to purchase Nike’s Pegasus Trail 5.   My first impression while walking around the airport was that they were nicely cushioned and immediately comfortable.  They looked pretty good too--I liked the fact that the tongue in right shoe was a different color than the one on the left.  I’m not a fan of green shoes in general, but picked this colorway because it was cheaper than others.   I first tried it out for a run on roads. It was very cushioned, nicely responsive, and very comfortable. The only thing I noted was that the ventilation wasn’t great. While it wasn’t very hot up in the mountains, I did feel that my feet became somewhat warm during the run. It was not something that negatively affected me, but I would be somewhat concerned running in warmer weather. I then took it on hikes with the family.  While everyone else was slipping and sliding up and down the mountain, I didn’t slip once.  The new soles on these shoes had an awesome grip on the mountain. I felt very secure. Then, I finally got to try them for their intended use: trail running.  Again, I’m not an expert in this field and cannot compare it to other trail shoes, but the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable.  I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed.  Granted, it wasn’t very technical terrain, mostly dirt roads, but some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully.   Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase. It was a great shoe for walking around town, going to restaurants, running on roads or trails, and hiking the mountains. As I mentioned, ventilation wasn’t great, though it didn’t bother me much as the weather was quite cool. The green colorway wasn’t my favorite, but I appreciated the design and especially the different colors in the tongue of each shoe.   So yes, I think the Pegasus Trail 5 is a fantastic do-it-all shoe for vacation. Happy to answer any other questions!

The gore-tex version of the pegasus trail 5 is actually lighter than the non-goretex version. Typically it's opposite If you are looking for more cushion, I would pick the trail over the 41s

Pegasus Trail as long as the trail isn't too muddy

I bought Nike pegasus trail 5 and they are narrow from the top, after five minutes of walking I feel pressure from the top, I don't know why, but I always feel pressure on the right leg, then they are too narrow, not wide enough from the top,not enuf space even i have bigger number,i am not shore but that never happend with nike before

Thanks guys. I ended up going with the Nike Pegasus 5's as they were a good deal at £100. I've been managing with cheap road shoes anyway but looking forward to my first trail shoes! Going to Machu Picchu in a few weeks so looking forward to that 3 day hike.

I like the Peg Trail for soaking up junk miles, but the prospect of doing a 100 in them makes me feel queasy. (I did do a 50 miler in them once, but wouldn't rush to repeat the experience)

Just finished a 100 miler where the Nike pegs were used for a good 75 miles of the race over zegama 2’s and novablast 4’s. Couldn’t endorse that shoe more!

I use a pair of Trail Pegs for daily use, and commuting. I still have other pairs reserved for running but I’ve been able to get 8 months to a year out of each pair. They’re on sale a lot on Nike’s website for <100$ too!

I’ve got two pairs of trail runners 1 merrell and 1 Nike Pegasus gtx. Both 9.5ik size. The merrell are roomier but have a slightly harder sole. The Nike have a softer sole but are tight across the width of the foot. So as others have said try and get to a running shop and try them on with different types of socks.

I have a couple of pairs of trail runners . Nike Pegasus gtx. Normally use them for road running and a bit of trail. When I 1st got them they felt very tight round top of foot. They have given a bit but not too much. I’m normally a size 9 but have them in 9.5. I wouldn’t try and wear thicker socks with them, just trainer/running socks as they are very snug. I also have a pair of Merrel agility peak 5’s. These are better on actual trails again they are in 9.5 but can wear a slightly thicker socks if in colder weather. As with all shoes try them on in a shop if you can.

Any recent Pegasus has a decent outsole that works on trails, as do a lot of Puma shoes with the PumaGrip outsole, namely the Deviate and the Velocity. Craft’s road shoes are all trail capable and I’ve been a fan of the CTM Ultra lineup as a trail-capable road shoe.

One of the best shoes i ever had, and a great replacement for my Hoka Clifton 9. Nike nailed it again. And super vfm.

I’ve had both the Pegasus Trails and the Hoka Speedgoats with the Vibram sole and the difference in massive. Have no confidence in the peggys but o bought a second pair of hokas as they’re super grippy. I live in the UK so for almost the whole year you’re running on wet slippy rocks on the trails

I have these in all black. Can pass as business casual as well. Lol

2nd the Pegasus Trail. Have both the regular & GTX version. Versatile shoe.

2nd the Pegasus Trail. Have both the regular & GTX version. Versatile shoe.

Yeah I have been playing in these for years. Liked them so much I have a pair for regular stuff outside and a pair for disc golfing

Don't recommend GTX or your feet will just sweat and stink out the shoe. Peg trail 5 is excellent, but also look at the Salomon Aero Glide and Blaze GRVL models.

Overall love these shoes - amazing comfort and great as a daily trainer for forest trails. However, they are limited by the high drop and the softness of the heel in more technical terrain.

Peg trail 5 is probably a great 1:1 replacement to the Sense Ride 5. Nike and Salomon cater to similar foot shapes and it's an upgrade in cushioning and bounce.

>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.

Grip on the Peg trail 5 is totally fine - it's quite not on Vibram levels, but it's not a deal breaker like on the 4's. The real reason I wouldn't recommend them is because of the high drop and high heel + soft ReactX makes them too unstable for hiking. Light hikes are fine though and it's really good on road. Zegama 2 is really a long distance cruiser shoe, it's too bulky and soft for hiking and has a huge protruding heel. But maybe not that bad if you are used to Speedboats. Tomir 2 is way better as a hiking shoe and performs well on technical terrain, but road running would suck on it and has pretty aggressive lugs. Arc'teryx Norvan LD4 might be another option as it's a good hiking shoe, vibram, but it's not too cumbersome and outsole is not too aggressive for some road. Maybe new Nike Kiger 10 is an option as it's now Vibram.

Trail 5 is the one you want

Using the Peg Trail 5 and can highly recommend.

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.

Peg trail 5 runs well on both surfaces. Nike and Salomon fit quite similarly. I would recommend the Agravic speeds, but the fit is horrible - it's very narrow.

I think something like Prodigio Pro or (Salomon S/LAB genesis) could complement the Ultrafly for training as well as tougher terrain. Otherwise if you have mild terrain, the Peg trail 5 is amazingly comfortable and it's what I use to train.

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.

I would never buy GTX unless you run in wet snow. Anyway GTX invisible fit wears down fast as it's on the inside from toenail rubbing. I have the opposite to you - I have the Peg Trail 4 GTX and the Peg Trail 5 regular. It's a great shoe, just get the regular. One problem with the GTX is the tongue is sewn in so can be tight over the top of the foot.

I would never buy GTX unless you run in wet snow. Anyway GTX invisible fit wears down fast as it's on the inside from toenail rubbing. I have the opposite to you - I have the Peg Trail 4 GTX and the Peg Trail 5 regular. It's a great shoe, just get the regular. One problem with the GTX is the tongue is sewn in so can be tight over the top of the foot.

I have trail 4 gtx and 5 non-gtx. 5 is more comfortable, more toebox room, more cushioned, better transition, more fun to run in, better energy return, slightly less stable.

I have trail 4 gtx and 5 non-gtx. 5 is more comfortable, more toebox room, more cushioned, better transition, more fun to run in, better energy return, slightly less stable.

true pegasus was good for 3mos and 100 miles. plenty of friends also only rock boost too.

Nike Peg Trail 5, has the added advantage that, if you pick the right colour, they look fine for casual wear too.

Nike Pegasus Trail, loads of colours and at least some of them are fine for casual use. They’re a great travel shoe.

I really like the Peg Trail 5 for your use case, it’s super comfy, not too soft and the grip is fine too. I struggled with the Zegama, it’s a big, cumbersome beast and it started to hurt my feet from mile 18 ish and I couldn’t work out why. The Tomir I really liked the look off but they go up to a UK 12 in size and I needed bigger. The outsole on them is brilliant as I have it on another pair of shoes.

Peg Trail 5’s are great for this.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5. Work fine for everything you mention and if you pick the right colour, look fine for casual use too.

Have a look at Nike Pegasus Trail 5’s. They’re a trail shoe but not aggressive and fine in the road too. They’ll be perfect for that kind of terrain. Or look at Puma road shoes, maybe the Velocity Nitro 3 or 4, they have a really good outsole that’s also work.

Nike Peg Trail 5, it’ll do all those things easily, plus if you pick the right colour they look OK to wear casually too.

I have had them now for a couple of months, probably \~80 miles on them (trails, gravel tracks, pavement). Overall I'd say they're good all around shoes. They do good up to moderate level trails, anything more technical and I feel like the treads aren't aggressive enough. I've used them on more technical stuff and they work, just can't let it rip like with something more aggressive. Compared to my road shoes (Nike Vomeros) they are way less cushioned, you feel a lot more in contact with the ground. I feel like it took a solid 20-25 miles to get them broken in. Fit is solid and I think the tongue is comfortable. You could race in them on the right terrain, but I would likely use them as trainers and have something else for races/long distance.

I wore pegasus trail 5s and would recommend. Comfortable and stable. If you have tried regular pegasus runners, the trail version is wider at the toe and has deeper grip but otherwise quite similar. I have the non-goretex version. Dried well, too.

No. Currently my main shoe is air Pegasus trail 5. Foot is wide so sized half step up. It’s an awesome shoe for not too technical super long trail runs.

My main concern is actually the waterproof element. You can take most road shoes on trails pretty easily and a large number of them work well. Note that there is a vast difference in the gnarliness of various things that we call "trails" but here in the Midwest I never wear custom "trail shoes" anymore. Any I digressed, a waterproof shoe will keep all your sweat in and will not breathe (and heaven help you if you step in a puddle) and thus I personally prefer non-waterproof shoes.

I just got these [Air Pegasus Trail 3s](https://a.co/d/fnNa56G). They're light and comfortable and, after three or four rounds in wet weather, very waterproof.

I second this. I was a Moab 2 guy for the last few years, but I just got Pegasus Trail 3s and they're life-changing. Light, springy, comfy, and waterproof.