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Runners split on the Nike Pegasus Trail 5.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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YouTube · Aaron Jarvis · Feb 28, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRoughly 200 miles (a guess, not tracked) across long runs, speed sessions, gym use and a race. They like the durable, breathable mesh, the responsive cushioned foam, the secure heel lock, the true-to-size fit and the wide, protective toe box, and found it comfortable moving from road to trail. Grip slips a little on very muddy ground. Best for newer trail runners or anyone mixing road and light trail.
Blog · Runner’s World UK – Rick Pearson, Ali Ball · summarized
PositiveAn impressive multi-purpose shoe that fixes previous gripes, with great looks and daily comfort and a new ReactX midsole.
Blog · Treeline Review – Sam Schild · summarized
PositiveAn excellent road-to-trail shoe balancing cushioning and responsiveness. Named best gravel running shoe.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Robbe Reddinger, Melissa Guillen, Matt Kucharski · summarized
PositiveKiller comfort and among the best hybrid road-to-trail shoes, alongside the Craft Xplor Hybrid. A great travel shoe for trails, group runs and dinner.
Runners split on the Nike Pegasus Trail 5. Many find it comfortable and a good fit for road-to-trail and moderate trails, including for wide feet. The most common complaint is a narrow upper that hurts the top of the foot for some, and several report heel slip, firm or dead foam, early wear, or poor stability on technical ground.
Of the 38 reviews with a clear verdict, 53% are positive, 21% mixed and 26% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (6 reviews), wears out fast (4 reviews) and heel slip (2 reviews). For example: This owner finds the Pegasus Trail 5 too narrow on top, feeling pressure after five minutes even in a bigger size.
We collected and summarized 38 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.
