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Trail · Nike
Pegasus Trail 5
A road shoe that took a wrong turn onto gravel and liked it.
7.3 Solid
Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.
Buy it if
- Comfortable on road and trail
- Smooth, cushioned ride
- Easy door-to-trail option
Skip it if
- Low lugs struggle in mud
- Limited protection on rough terrain
$150
List price; often discounted in seasonal sales
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- Weight
- 290 g
- Stack
- 34 mm
- Drop
- 9 mm
The verdict
The Pegasus Trail 5 is basically a road shoe with trail tyres. ReactX foam gives a smooth, cushioned ride that feels at home on pavement, while low lugs handle gravel and dirt. It doesn't pretend to be a mountain shoe.
It suits runners whose trails start on the road, or who run mostly park paths and towpaths. It's more versatile on pavement than any other trail shoe on this shelf. It doesn't have the grip of the Speedgoat 6 or Peregrine 15 on technical ground.
The upper is comfortable and well padded. It fits true to size.
“Door-to-trail versatility for runners whose trails start on pavement.”
Specs
| Weight | 290 g |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 34 mm |
| Drop | 9 mm |
| Cushion | 3 / 5 |
| Plate | None |
| Support | Neutral |
| Surface | trail |
| Best for | daily |
| Midsole | ReactX |
| Upper | Engineered mesh with a padded collar |
| Outsole | Trail ATC (All-Terrain Compound) rubber |
| Lugs | Low-profile, for gravel and hardpack |
| Rock plate | None |
| Widths | Standard |
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How it stacks up
Compare side by side →| Product | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nike Pegasus Trail 5 · this one | 7.3 Solid | $150 |
| Hoka Speedgoat 6 | 8.4 Strong | $155 |
| NNormal Kjerag | 8.2 Strong | $195 |
| Salomon S/Lab Genesis | 8.1 Strong | $200 |
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