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.
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 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.
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
What distances do you plan?
They're both good, but the Zegama (I had the 2 and loved them) are great for long distance and technical terrain.
The Peg's are more light gravel shoes, and I had the 4's and the outsole wore off after like 300kms, and weren't very grippy in the wet.
I just bought the Salomon Ultra Glide 4's after waiting for the ACG Zegama 3 to release but couldn't wait anymore and I really really like them. They feel similar to the Zegamas, but a bit lighter and softer, which I think will come in handy for my 80Km Alpine trail this summer.
But if you're doing shorter distance and your terrain isn't very technical, maybe you prefer less max-stack shoes like the Aero GRVL or Peg Trails
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Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.
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