Reddit · r/trailrunning · Aug 24, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA competitive runner has run thousands of miles in Zegama 1s and 2s, including the Wonderland Trail and TMB, finding them great on technical terrain and rarely blistering.
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Cushioned, grippy trail shoe that lasts, but bulky; reviews split on stability, with some rolling ankles.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Aug 24, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA competitive runner has run thousands of miles in Zegama 1s and 2s, including the Wonderland Trail and TMB, finding them great on technical terrain and rarely blistering.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jul 5, 2025 · summarized
PositiveThey love how cushioned the Zegama 2 feels on long runs over mixed road and trail terrain.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Dec 2, 2024 · summarized
PositiveThis runner used the Zegama 2 for a 100K race and found it nearly as good as the Speedgoat 5.
Blog · Believe in the Run · summarized
PositiveThe Vibram MegaGrip upgrade gives significantly more traction than most trail shoes on loose Colorado terrain. It’s a better-executed max-cushion Nike trail shoe than the original.
Runners describe the Zegama 2 as a cushioned, grippy trail shoe that many find comfortable and durable over long distances. Stability is split: some call it very stable while others roll ankles in it. It is also described as heavy or bulky, and some get heel slip or collar rubbing.
Of the 53 reviews with a clear verdict, 60% are positive, 23% mixed and 17% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (4 reviews), narrow fit (3 reviews) and blisters (2 reviews). For example: Badly hurt an ankle running downhill on only moderately uneven terrain.
We collected and summarized 53 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, 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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