Nike - Zegama Series
Models:
Zegama 1
Zegama 2
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026 How it works
Liked most:
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"I love how cushiony they are during long runs in these exact kind of environments."
"that foam is so comfortable"
"Nike Zegama 2 is top tier shoe. ... Done a 90k ultra in them and they were flawless."
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"the grippiness of the outsole"
"they have really great traction with the vibram rubber soles."
"Zegama 2s have been excellent for me, even on wet rock."
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"rugged outsole has held up amazingly well (just replacing them after >600 hard miles)"
"durability is otherworldly ... I beat the crap out of my shoes and hokas would always fail catastrophically between 100-200 miles. I’m on my 3rd zegama pair and got about 1000 miles on my previous pair and they’re even still functional, just worn out."
"extremely durable ... my current pair has over 700 miles on them and they still feel good"
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"comfortable toe box with no hot spots for me"
"Zero toe issues ... shoe felt wide enough in the front!"
"Forefoot wide enough to allow your foot to swell but secure enough to handle technical stuff."
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"This is the shoe I take when I can only have one shoe for both on an off road."
"For what you’re describing, the Zegama Trail 2 are amazing. ... I just can’t find anything wrong with them ... 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…"
"I love how cushiony they are during long runs in these exact kind of environments."
Disliked most:
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"it's too bulky... for hiking"
"the Zegama has a fair amount of upper fabric, which meant a fair amount of water intake and a fair amount of weight added for the last leg."
"and has a huge protruding heel"
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"it's very low over the instep ... The main problem is over the instep it's very tight and I struggled with foot circulation and had to relace them in in different patterns to get them to work."
"My main fit issue with the Zegama was around the heel, where I noticed some slippage early on. ... Even though I employed heel lock lacing, I couldn’t get the heel to stay in without putting too much pressure elsewhere on my foot. ... if anything, heel slippage seems to be more an issue when walking ... Yeh heel slippage was definitely one of my main issues. It got better while running (vs walking), and runners knot/lace lock helped. But not surprised to hear this with the Zegama 2"
"difficult to get heel lockdown"
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"gave me shin splints and hip pain"
"The last pair I had, a stick went through the fake carbon plate and into my foot."
"I twisted/strained my ankle on my last trail running when wearing zegama 2. ... I never had a twisted ankle before."
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"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
"I twisted/strained my ankle on my last trail running when wearing zegama 2. I never had a twisted ankle before."
"some Nike trail runners I had in the past were very bad and unstable."
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"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
"i found them dangerous on urban streets in the rain."
"hopeless on the wet, slippery rock and scree on the mountain, and I lost footing many times. ... I didn’t feel safe and secure at all in them however. ... my experience today was lacklustre."
Aaron4_6 1.0Salomon 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.
a_b1rd 1.0Topo 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.
Alpineice23 1.0I own Zegama 2 and Peg Trail 5 - Zegama definite fitting smaller, shallower in the toe box vs. the Pegs.
amazhion 1.0I 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
americasmostcanceled 1.0Plug for Zegama 2s. I’m only 180 lbs but find the performance and the amount of wear I put on shoes differs greatly from my lighter friends. The Zegamas snappy mid and rugged outsole has held up amazingly well (just replacing them after >600 hard miles). They’re high and not super wide and some complain they’re not stable but they work for me, size 15 probably lending some stability.
Any_Coconut_9107 1.0Hi 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
ApprehensiveCat544 1.0Hi 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.
Appropriate-Affect-6 1.0For 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
Zegama Trail 2. Comfy, grippy, sturdy
Araldor 1.0I've the Speedgoat 5 and Zegama 2. The Zegama are way better for me, in particular for long runs 20k+, as I'm getting blisters with the SG5s. Zegama's are so much more comfortable and better fitting and they work very well on tarmac too. Due to the stack height, they are not the most stable, so I wouldn't recommend them for highly technical trails or muddy stuff (but I'd say that's true for the SG5s too). Next trail shoe purchase will be Zegama's again, my feet do love them.
11 Road: - Saucony Endorfine Speed 3 (retired) - Adidas Takumi Sen 8 (intervals, ~5k races) - 2x Adidas Evo SL (daily trainer, 3rd pair ready to go) - Adidas Pro 4 (just used for a HM) - ASICS Superblast 2 (used for long runs, ultras, dislike) - Brooks Adrenaline 22 (retired, just for hikes) Trail: - Saucony Peregrine 13 (stiff, only when muddy) - Hoka Speedgoat 5 (have miles left, but Zegama are infinitely more comfortable - sort of retired) - Nike Zegama 2 (daily trail trainer / trail ultras, new pair ready to go) - Adidas Agravic Speed ultra (short trail races, gives me heel blisters)
Ashamed_Ganache_7864 1.0The Zegama is not perfect, but it is one of the best all around workhorse trail shoes on the market. I have worn them for multiple 100's. Not sure how it will accommodate a wider foot, but you can find them of $100 if you shop around and give them a try.