Nike ACG Zegama Trail Reviews

Stable and armoured on sharp, rocky technical terrain; rolls less than their Peregrines.

Regular 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.

Two testers logged 62 and 98 miles, from easy dirt and steep climbs to uphill tempo work and hikes with a loaded pack. They found the upper very comfortable and roomier in the forefoot, though wide feet may struggle and the midfoot needed tight lacing. The foam felt firm out of the box and only eased a little after about 30 miles. Stable underfoot, with light outsole scuffing after 100 miles; a comfort-first all-rounder for long days.

Easy 6 and 14.5 trail runs: felt great, lighter than advertised, stable, roomy without being baggy.

On a first run, a runner liked the ACG Zegama more than the Zegama 2: more stable, a bit stiffer, with amazing ankle lockdown and a happy forefoot.

After 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.

First run: the stack feels lower than it is and the bathtub midsole is nailed.

9.5/10 '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.

Excellent 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.