Reddit · r/trailrunning · Oct 20, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAn owner of two pairs of Pegasus Trail 5 found both developed the same damage on the upper sides from hiking, trail running and travel.
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Runners split on the Nike Pegasus Trail 5.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Oct 20, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAn owner of two pairs of Pegasus Trail 5 found both developed the same damage on the upper sides from hiking, trail running and travel.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 27, 2025 · summarized
NegativeA heavier runner who got 175–200 miles from each Trail 4 found the Pegasus Trail 5 felt dead at about 120 miles.
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.
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