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.
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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
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.
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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