Zegama Series

Salomon Genesis for technical trails. Saucony Endorphin Edge for non-technical trails and non-technical races. OG Nike Zegama retired to short runs and family hikes. North Face Enduris 4. Great shoe, but returning them because the Vectiv plate digs into the sides of my feet. Brand new pair of Mount to Coast T1 that I haven’t had a chance to run in yet.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Zegama fan here (2x V1 and 4c V2). I have experience with Speedgoats, Challengers, Timp 4s, Xodus, Peregrines, and some I’m probably forgetting. Zegamas midsole never loses its pop and mega grip wears great. They’re high and a bit stiff but are fine for me as a bigger guy (180 lbs/6’ 3”)—maybe a bit too much for lighter runners. 

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.