Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 13, 2026 · summarized
NegativeFound the stack too high and the shoe very soft; rolled an ankle badly on a root.
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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/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 13, 2026 · summarized
NegativeFound the stack too high and the shoe very soft; rolled an ankle badly on a root.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 4, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAfter 70 miles of trail running and hiking: true-to-size fit with a good toe box, but the tall soft ZoomX stack feels insecure on wet roots and rocks and durability disappoints.
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.