Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 13, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA runner with very high arches calls the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX the best all-round shoe they've bought, with more arch support than most.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 13, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA runner with very high arches calls the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX the best all-round shoe they've bought, with more arch support than most.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 2, 2026 · summarized
NegativeA Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX owner found heavy rain seeped in near the first lace loops after 3 months, unlike their previous pair.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 23, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA hiker loves the women's Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX enough to buy a second pair: warm and dry through snow and rain, with a wider toe box than other Nikes.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 19, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThis owner finds the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX quite tight and less comfortable in the forefoot than the Pegasus 41, with no traction on ice.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 18, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAfter 150+ miles in snow and rain, this runner finds the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX fully waterproof with solid grip, closer to a trail shoe than a daily trainer.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 18, 2026 · summarized
MixedThis buyer returned the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX for a tight upper despite a very comfortable sole, though it's the best Nike GTX shoe they've tried.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Dec 19, 2025 · summarized
PositiveBought the Pegasus Trail 5 Gore-Tex as a first trail shoe and finds it pretty good, with reasonably cushioned soles, a plush upper and good grip, though less comfortable on road than regular running shoes.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 27, 2025 · summarized
NegativeA Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX owner found the forefoot lugs nearly gone after 106 trail miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 27, 2025 · summarized
NegativeA Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX owner has a loose right heel that lacing hasn't fixed.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · May 7, 2025 · summarized
PositiveCalls the Pegasus Trail 5 GTX their favourite shoe for Canadian transition season, 180 miles in and comfortable on all surfaces, though it would run hot on warmer dry days.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 28, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA Canadian runner is really happy with the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX for winter running, with no slipping on snowy roads.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 21, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAn owner of the Trail 4 and Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX finds the 5's heel slips because the collar is lower and looser.
Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 50% are positive, 8% mixed and 42% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (2 reviews), heel slip (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: This owner finds the Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX quite tight and less comfortable in the forefoot than the Pegasus 41, with no traction on ice.
We collected and summarized 12 experiences shared on Reddit, 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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