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Trail
Stable with good lockdown on rocky terrain, though a few found the tall, soft stack insecure.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Showing 5 reviews mentioning great cushioning Show all
YouTube · Midpack running · Jul 22, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRegular training runs plus a 33-mile, roughly 14-hour mountain round in Snowdonia. The cushion stayed comfortable all day, the grip impressed and the gaiter kept debris out. A couple of blisters came from wet feet, and changing socks halfway helped a lot. As a heavier runner they found it spongy, responsive and stable, a little heavy but not bothersome, and a good pick for big days out.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jul 19, 2026 · summarized
MixedA former Zegama 2 owner finds the Zegama 3 super comfy with amazing grip and midsole, but the balls of their feet got very sore over an 80 km ultra.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · May 7, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAfter two weeks as a go-to, a runner finds the ACG Zegama more stable and cushioned yet responsive, the shoe they wanted the Peg Trail 4 to be.
YouTube · Believe in the Run · Apr 29, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAlmost 50 miles on roads, hardpack and rocky singletrack, including the PCT and Colorado trails. The upper has a roomy forefoot, a locked-in midfoot and kept debris out, with no comfort issues. Heel slip showed up until they laced through the top eyelets. It is heavy at 11.9 oz (men's 10) and has limited rubber coverage, but grip and durability held up and they rate it very highly.
Blog · Live For The Outdoors – Lily Canter · summarized
MixedExcellent cushioning and a smooth, stable ride that ultra runners will appreciate. But the upper lets it down: significant heel slippage and poor midfoot lockdown, especially for women. Mud clogs the lugs. Try before buying.
Most runners find the Nike ACG Zegama Trail comfortable and stable, with good lockdown and cushioning on rocky terrain and long distances. Downsides are scattered: a few found the tall, soft stack insecure, and individual reviews mention durability, heat and rock plate discomfort.
Of the 21 reviews with a clear verdict, 67% are positive, 14% mixed and 19% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (3 reviews), heel slip (2 reviews) and unstable (2 reviews).
We collected and summarized 21 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
