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Nike - Pegasus Trail 5
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"I have what is called a "high volume" foot (i.e. fat foot) and these fit well. Surprising for a Nike."
"Nike peg trail had a surprisingly wide toe box."
"Toe boxes on their Pegasus Trail are good and wide, have had them for multiple seasons"
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"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... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"nicely cushioned and immediately comfortable."
"It was very cushioned, nicely responsive, and very comfortable."
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"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... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"It was a great shoe for walking around town, going to restaurants, running on roads or trails, and hiking the mountains. ... I think the Pegasus Trail 5 is a fantastic do-it-all shoe for vacation."
"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're a jack of all trades shoe for when you're doing a bit of everything."
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"I didn’t slip once. The new soles on these shoes had an awesome grip on the mountain. I felt very secure."
"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... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"They’ll be perfect for that kind of terrain."
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"extremely durable ... You can log hundreds of kilometers without any noticeable wear."
"I'm getting miles out of my Pegasus"
"This is the best disc golf shoe I’ve ever worn. ... Ive had 6 pairs over the last 5 years and they’re still kicking."
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"Trail 5's sizing is a bit odd, extremely narrow midfoot, it's the first Pegasus I couldn't wear TTS for"
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"I wouldn't rate them for mountain trails. ... I did my first lakes 50k in them, my feet were just trashed at the end and I fell a lot."
"The outsole is unbelievably slippery on wet rocks on both models"
"brutal on technical terrain"
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"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 don't have a rock plate so can be uncomfortable on sharper rocky paths where it pushes through."
"the nikes aren’t feeling super comfortable"
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"The outsole is unbelievably slippery on wet rocks on both models"
"brutal on technical terrain"
"brutal on technical terrain"
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"my right toe sole tore up so bad they are unusable."
I have non gtx and they are properly good.
Trail 5 as well.
I have them and they have too small lugs for mud.
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.
If you don’t mind looking at other brands, Nike Pegasus trail 5 (not goretex version) are quite good all-around shoes. Ive just bought the all black version for a holiday where I’ll be doing a lot of walking and road running, plus some trail running and hiking. It’ll be my 3rd pair as I always seem to find them cheap (around 50% off)
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
Pegasus trail 5 may not give enough protection under the forefoot when compared with Zegama 2. Better as a daily trainer. Zegama 2 is best IMO. I personally feel it needs a little break in period. The ZoomX is not squishy like in invincible or race shoes. I didn’t like it for the first 50km but now enjoy it a lot more as I put more distance. Good news is that it’s stable due to firmness. One bad thing is the toebox tapers in a bit. Really overkill but you could look at the Nike Ultrafly too if you can get it for a good price (like Zegama 2 price)
Pegasus Trail 5 has been great for me as a daily trainer through all seasons. Super comfortable. Has lugs for grip on light trails, but it is absolutely fine for majority road running. I'm on my 3rd pair now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
>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
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.
Would not recommend a carbon shoe for lots of walking. Peg trail heel is quite squishy so not very stable i found.
They are both true-to-size, but the shapes are different. Zegama 2 has a straighter last and is lower over the instep. I had to do box lacing to get enough room. Peg trails are more generous, one of the best fitting uppers I've experienced.
They do wear out fast - this is a new rubber compound from Nike. Better wet grip but it's not durable.
Aero Glide 3 GRVL maybe? I use Peg trail 5's, they're OK but they run like a Pegasus so a bit boring if most of your miles are on the road. Same with the Aero BLAZE GRVL.
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.
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 own Zegama 2 and Peg Trail 5 - Zegama definite fitting smaller, shallower in the toe box vs. the Pegs.
I took a pair of all black Nike Pegasus Trail 5 on my recent trip to Switzerland and they worked well. Subtle enough that they don’t stand out, rugged enough to do well on hikes. They got pretty soaked one day (caught in a thunderstorm during a hike in the alps) and they dried out well overnight, with a little hairdryer encouragement. They’re not super fashionable—I would consider a second pair if that’s critical—but they blend into the background well.
Same, they are indestructible.
Altra Olympus are great shoes, but it's worth noting that theyre zero drop, which if you're not used to it will feel really strange and likely give you pain in your calves due to them putting more pressure on your lower legs. If you want that Altra feel but aren't used to zero drop it's worth looking at the Altra Experience Wild which have a 4mm drop Personally, I love my New Balance Hierro v8 and my Nike Pegasus Trail 5, which are very do everything shoes and are really comfortable
I wear Nike Pegasus Trail 5's. The waterproof ones. They are a great trail to road shoe. Nice lugs on the bottom for the snowy, icey parts. Keep your fingers, toes, and ears warm. I'm in Michigan. It's been in the 20s and lower lately. After a mile or 2, I'm usually taking my beanie off and my gloves for a few miles, then I gotta put them back on. It's all just part of running in the cold. I actually really enjoy it!