Nike

Zegama Series

TL;DR: Cushioned and durable, but some report poor protection, wet traction.

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#9 in

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Sentiment score74% positive
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Reddit IconAaron4_6
7 months ago

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.

Reddit Icona_b1rd
3 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.

5 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.

Reddit IconAlpineice23
5 months ago

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

Reddit Iconamazhion
8 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 Iconamericasmostcanceled
3 months ago

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

Reddit IconAny_Coconut_9107
11 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

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