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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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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 · Road Trail Run – Neïlo Perrin-Ganier · summarized
Positive9.5/10 'Super Fun': exceptional stability and excellent grip in all weather; no shoe has given him more confidence on descents. Comfortable, with a roomy toe box. Among the heaviest trail shoes, and the laces must be cinched very tight.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Taylor Bodin · summarized
Positive'The best version yet… by lightyears'. The improved fit makes the biggest difference, even with some added weight, and the ride is versatile, comfortable, confident and fun for going the distance. Wear taller socks with the bootie.
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.
