Nike - Zegama Series

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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

Nike Zegama 2 - great cushion for the road �but excellent grip for muddy trails with the vibram outsole- plenty of sales, you can pick then up for �99- I have stocked up ????

I'm really enjoying the Zegama 2 for all kinds of trails. The lugs are bit overkill for nontechnical trails but it's not going to kill you to haul around a few extra ounces if you otherwise like the shoe. I've used them for nontechnical 100 milers and had no regrets. They're great shoes, at least on my feet. I've had terrible experiences with Challengers, particularly the ankle collar rubbing on my ankle bones. Chafing, bruising, or both. I get the feeling this is just a me problem, though, as these shoes are otherwise quite popular. Every few years I try on the latest Challenger iteration and experience the same problem. If these shoes are working for you already in 100s, I don't see a point in switching. Zegamas aren't going to make you any faster. You could also consider road shoes for a nontechnial trail 100. I wore Hoka Cliftons for my first 100 mile race and had zero issues.

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.

Some already said, but I'd look at the: * Topo MTN Racer 3 - tried them on in store and thought they felt great * Brooks Catamount 3 or 4 - I run in the 2's right now and have the 3's waiting in the wings. This is my favorite trail shoe, although it is a little narrow. * Nike Zegama 2 - I didn't like them because I thought the heel drop felt like too much for the trails and would cause stability issues for myself. Foam felt great though. * North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2 - heard good things about this one that's about to come out. The one might go on sale soon. * adidas Terrex Agravic 3 - heard good things but too narrow for me * adidas Terrex speed - heard good things but too narrow for me * nnormal kjerag - heard good things and is a sustainable brand * Altra Monte Blanc - heard good things from people who have no heel slippage problems, although the heel didn't work for me at all

Plug 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.�

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

Love my nike zegamas! Just ran a 50k in them and had no pain/issues, ran a 60k in them too

Rotating out Nike Zegama 2 and Terra Kiger depending on run type and/or weather.

I'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.

I ran my first 50k in zegama 2s, complete comfort the entire race, and amazing traction, the only negative I can find is the weight of the shoe, but I�m hoping the acg versions that are coming out soon will fix that a bit. I�ve purchased multiple trail shoes since but whenever I�m doing a long effort I go back to my zegamas

You should check out the Nike Zegama 2. It was rated as one of the best trail shoes of 2024. Much more durable than the Speedgoat as well. The shoe is amazing. Vibram sole and you get some Zoom X super foam too!

What part of Canada? I live in the prairie and run in Zegama 2s (snow is dry so I don't run in gortex/waterproof shoes).

For padding do the brooks calderas or Nike zegamas. I really like my Nikes.

Some already said, but I'd look at the: * Topo MTN Racer 3 - tried them on in store and thought they felt great * Brooks Catamount 3 or 4 - I run in the 2's right now and have the 3's waiting in the wings. This is my favorite trail shoe, although it is a little narrow. * Nike Zegama 2 - I didn't like them because I thought the heel drop felt like too much for the trails and would cause stability issues for myself. Foam felt great though. * North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2 - heard good things about this one that's about to come out. The one might go on sale soon. * adidas Terrex Agravic 3 - heard good things but too narrow for me * adidas Terrex speed - heard good things but too narrow for me * nnormal kjerag - heard good things and is a sustainable brand * Altra Monte Blanc - heard good things from people who have no heel slippage problems, although the heel didn't work for me at all

+1 for Pegasus trail Gore-tex. Great for those of us with non-narrow feet who need a little more room in the toe box (but not ridiculous width). Comfortable, plenty of cushioning for road use, grip is fine, no complaints at all. Some people love to crap on gore tex trail shoes and prefer to soak their feet through in freezing cold water the second they go outside. Personally, if you live somewhere muddy I very much subscribe to Gore-tex trail shoes being better in the muddier months.� Invisible fit gore-tex means they�re just like normal trail shoes, they don�t have a sock liner like older variants, and they feel great. They do still run warmer so I�ve stopped using them in the summer to avoid sweaty feet though. Bear in mind though that the Gore-tex Pegasus Trail has stickier rubber for better grip, and some people say the grip on the non-GTX isn�t that great. For non gore-tex summer use I�ve been loving the Nike Zegama 2.

Zegama 2 if you looking for comfort to moderate technical terrain. Speedgoat 6 will be a great choice if you prefer a bit firm but responsive midsole also perfoms well in highly technical terrain. Trabuco Max 4 and Kailas Fuga EX 330 if you looking for max comfort over long distances but a bit sketchy on technical terrain due to the high stacks.

When I first got them they took a couple runs to get used to break in . After about 50km I haven't noticed it at all

I ran my first marathon (trail) in these last year and yeah, they�re pretty great. They�ve since been relegated to my go-to road shoe but they have still held up really well.

I have no complaints about my Zegama 2.

Yuuuup! Little heave but they have good support and that zoomx foam. I�m wearing them for my 50k coming up

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

S/Lab Genesis is a great all-round trail shoe that will protect you as a heavier runner. If you buy something else it will probably always be better in some things but worse in others. Most similar experience but sightly better is the Nike Zegama 2 I would say, great all round shoe, very comfortable experience. If you want to go faster look at La Sportiva Prodigio Pro or Hoka Tecton X3, if you're looking to go fast on very easy terrain (dirt roads, gravel roads, non technical stuff) you could look into the Hoka Rocket X trail. I would stay away from the Satisfy, Adidas and Asics with your norwegian trails. Norda probably has some great stuff, Don't forget about Mount to Coast as well, their T1 looks great as well. Upcoming Nike ACG Ultrafly looks promising and the Brooks Cascadia Elite that is coming out is probably also right up your ally. And special mention for the Nnormal Kjerag Brut if you want to tackle those winter norwegian muddy trails.

Nike Zegama 2 is top tier shoe. Done a 90k ultra in them and they were flawless.

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.

Plug 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.�

Came here to say Zegama 2's. I love how cushiony they are during long runs in these exact kind of environments.

Yea same here. 2 of mine are different versions of hoka speed goats and a could Nike zegamas. I just have a hard time getting rid of the old ones because every once in a while they can be nice for a change of feel on a recovery run

Zegama 2 foam is awesome comfortable and protective. Forefoot wide enough to allow your foot to swell but secure enough to handle technical stuff. The ankle gaiter is weird for the first run then it goes away. Wear crew socks and you won't notice it.

I have Nike trail runners, I love them-they have support in the toes for when you smash your foot in a root. I cramp badly if I eat as well-so following for the rest. ??

I wear Glys and wear trail runners, if you just like brooks try the catamount 2s or 3s, great beginner trail shoes. If you are looking outside the brand I really like the Nike zegama 2s, I plan to wear those on my next ultra

Nike Zegama 2 has a sticky Vibram sole and is frequently on sale and widely available. Asics Trabuco Max 2 / 3 also has good grip and is comfortable. Both can be run in on and off pavement. Both are comfortable enough to wear for casual use.

Narrow where? Forefoot has decent width just not a ton of volume... But the fabric is soft enough that it hasn't caused me issues

My Nike Zegamas 2s are like platform running shoes? They have a lowish drop (4 mm) but the actual base (stack height?) feels like it is 4 inches. The last pair I had, a stick went through the fake carbon plate and into my foot. I think the platform vibe (stack height?) is meant to lessen the puncture risk? But also, kind of nice for (more likely) dry feet during a creek crossing. They really are a good fit for my narrow heel and high arch. I stopped slamming my toes into the front like I was previously doing with my Saucony Peregrine. The extra little liner sock does it's job to keep my feet in place. I will say the other pair had insanely good "stickiness" way past when I thought the tread was gone. They remain walking trail shoes for this alone.

Nike Zegama 2. Vibram sole with excellent grip. Zoom X midsole. This is the shoe I take when I can only have one shoe for both on an off road.

What would you say the enduris 4s are most similar to? I just got a pair to replace my zegama 2s which were highly cushioned, with decent grip, but unstable as hell on the downhill. After spraining my ankle in them on a trail i just decided to give them away and try something different.

The nikes, They have a pretty high ankle support compared to most shoes I�ve worn, they have really great traction with the vibram rubber soles. I wore them on my recent 50k and that course has some really technical sections with volcanic rock, I rolled my ankles a few times but that was due to fatigue and not paying attention

Years of Altra-Topo� just went Zegama 2 and love it� will also keep Speedgoat in the rotation� tried on Caldera and liked it�

These are currently on my feet as I type this and the answer is yes. Love this shoe.

Zegama Trail 2. Comfy, grippy, sturdy

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

I need low drop so like the Nike Zegama 2 over the Peregrine for added cushion - know some people who have done 100milers in them. YMMV with the drop of course.

Zegama 2s crazy comfy and smooth at all paces

The ladies can't get enough of them

Asics Trabuco (non max!) is stable and similar to your Kayano's. I personally like Nike Zegama 2's as well they are very comfortable and very stable. In trails shoes you are just looking for stable shoes, pronation correction doesn't really exist there. Only really bad shoe I ever had was the Trabuco Max 3, very high stack + very soft. For that same reason you might want to stay away from the Mafate 5