Reddit · r/trailrunning · May 10, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA runner's ACG Zegama felt great for an entire 100k, though their foot slid forward on descents.
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Trail
Stable with good lockdown on rocky terrain, though a few found the tall, soft stack insecure.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · May 10, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA runner's ACG Zegama felt great for an entire 100k, though their foot slid forward on descents.
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.
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