NIKE Men's Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail GTX Track & Field Shoes

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The colours were not quite to my liking, but as I’m getting older I’m getting less conservative about having strangely coloured running shoes, so went for the bright orange sole. The Gore-Tex upper has no stitching due to the waterproofness, but Nike has made a good stab a making it look like a running shoe, but the flexibility and comfort of a standard running shoe does look compromised. Upper and lacing The Nike Pegasus 36 Trail GTX fits true to size, relative to other popular running brands, so no need to size up or down. Feel free to leave me a comment at the bottom of this review with the brand you normally run in and I’ll let you know how they fit relative to them just in case. Or just say hello!! 🙂 The Pegasus has a 10mm drop vs. 4mm for the Kiger. This gives the Kigers an edge on more challenging terrain while the Pegasus offers more cushioning. Overall, the Pegasus is 30.5mm heel and 20.5mm forefoot while the Kigers are 27mm/23mm.

The shoes are made from Gore-tex, which is the byword for waterproofness. I have found that on a wet day, some patches of the upper looked to be wet and some parts didn’t, which has made me query the shoe’s resistance (see photo above). The shoes have not kept my feet bone dry, but they have kept them dry enough for an hour’s workout or run. Any longer and your feet will feel damp. The breathability of the shoe may have a part to play in this. The English winter has been properly filthy, so going through 10-foot wide puddles have been very normal. Cushioning These shoes are not for the mountains, the deep mud or anything too technical. Nike describes them as trail shoes and that’s what they are. On grass, gravel and damp earth trails (with not much climbing) is where these shoes excel. For those who have some road to get from their door to the trail, the Nike Pegasus Trail GTX manage well on the tarmac and will keep your feet dry-ish, even on the wettest days. Make sure to tie them up correctly too. The GTX version is not as breathable due to it’s waterproof upper but they will keep your feet dry and warm during your cold/wet weather winter runs. As Nike’s trail line has matured, it’s continued to distinguish itself from the brand’s seemingly limitless selection of road shoes. One of the most felt effects of this bifurcation has been the way most Nike trail shoes fit. Models intended for off-road use are under different constraints than their road counterparts, generally requiring higher volumes and wider lasts. Nike’s early attempts at trail shoes were frequently criticized for being too narrow, likely a byproduct of the footwear manufacturing process at the time (i.e., I suspect Nike used the same if not similar last for the Pegasus 36 and the Pegasus 36 Trail). Within the last few years, I’ve noticed a concentrated effort from Nike to shed this reputation, and the Pegasus Trail 4’s fit benefits from it.

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Starting at the top, the tongue is narrower and somewhat shorter than on previous models, making it more comfortable and better suited to the instep. The collar around the ankle narrows in the Achilles tendon, for support. These features, when combined with the higher lace arrangement, minimise friction. The Flywire cables of the cord are exposed, improving correct support of the foot, even at high speeds. The upper mesh fabric offers high breathability, optimised with more perforations in the forefoot and bridge, two areas where heat is concentrated. Firmness & Reactivity

If you’ve run in Nike Pegasus road shoes before then you will already be familiar with the slipper-like comfort in these trail shoes. You may think that the Nike Pegasus 36 Trail GTX is just a waterproof version of the Pegasus 36 Trail, and to some extent it is, but there’s actually a whole lot more to them than just the additional water protection, which you will learn more about later in this review. The key differences between the Nike Pegasus 36 Trail GTX and the Pegasus 36 Trail are as follows: One of the primary criticisms of the Pegasus Trail 3 was its weight; at 321 g for a US Men’s size 9, it was one of the heaviest shoes in the maximal category. While a shoe’s weight arguably shrinks in importance as the distance it’s intended for increases, there is definitely a ceiling when weight’s concerned, and the Pegasus Trail 3 was pressed up against it. As such, most of the changes to the latest iteration involve trimming grams where possible, and the Pegasus Trail 4 will likely benefit from those efforts immensely. For context, here’s how the shoe’s stated weight compares to the stated weights for some other similar models, including the Pegasus Trail 3. All weights are based on a US Men’s Size 9. The GTX version has a fully waterproof membrane upper which is impermeable to water (you’ll see just how good it is later in this review).There are several unique designs that all work well toward their intended purpose. For example, Nike’s unique Flywire lacing system, which is characterized by the loops connecting the laces to the upper. This means that your feet will stay comfortable and secure. One of the primary criticisms of the Pegasus Trail 3 was its weight; at 321 g for a US Men’s size 9, it was one of the heaviest shoes in the maximal category. While a shoe’s weight arguably shrinks in importance as the distance it’s intended for increases, there is definitely a ceiling when weight’s concerned, and the Pegasus Trail 3 was pressed up against it. As such, most of the changes to the latest iteration involve trimming grams where possible, and the Pegasus Trail 4 benefits from those efforts. For context, here’s how the shoe’s stated weight compares to the stated weights for some other similar models, including the Pegasus Trail 3. All weights are based on a US Men’s Size 9. Comfort while running in the Pegasus 36 Trail GTX is nearly as dreamy as its non-waterproof counterpart. It’s obviously better suited to running in the winter though due to the Gore-Tex upper that keeps your feet warm and dry, so it certainly wins in that arena. There are a couple of areas where it falls short when compared to the summer running shoe alternative though. The two design aspects that adversely affect the comfort of the Pegasus 36 Trail GTX are: