All research led to this shoe and it seems correct
Needed a waterproof, trail runner that came in earth tones for a trip to Africa (can only pack limited items and needed a shoe that could survive rainy hikes in Cape Town and work on safari in Botswana). After multiple searches kept leading to the Nike Pegasus. I wore Nike Pegasus (non-GTX/non-trail) for years until I discovered the Brooks Ghost two years ago. I’ve used in wet weather and they seem okay. Big trip isn’t for months but I’m starting wear-in process now.For reference, I wear 10.5 in non-GTX Nike Pegasus and Brooks Ghost, no sizing adjustment was needed.... Show more
Simgirl500
originally posted on dickssportinggoods.com
Almost there!
Snug in the toebox height; not sure if it is because of the protective coating over the big toe causing pressure. Could be because the padding in the heel collar is pushing my foot forward. Whatever the reason, it made the shoe feel short even though it was not short. The rest of the shoe felt extremely comfortable and fit well, but definitely not the egalitarian fit that I expect from a Peg. Might stretch out after time but I'd rather not waste the time having to break in a running shoe. Unfortunately these are getting returned, so I can't comment on the waterproofing. But since it's gore-tex, I'm sure it's good. Been waiting a year for Nike to release the triple black version of this model, so I'm bummed that it ended up being a return.... Show more
Kevin
originally posted on store.nike.com
Alright- horrible outsole rubber
The react foam is great, feels super plush and squishy but stable for such a low stack, but does not lend itself to speed well. Also feels very much like they skipped the forefoot cushioning. The grip is 7-8/10 until you’ve used the shoe a couple times, when the traction disappears in the forefoot completely (I’m a heel striker so that’s probably not a factor) and it’s like 4-5/10 at best. The goretex works of course, but the relatively low cut sort of works against the waterproofness. I really like the feel of it when just going slow. I will probably use these primarily for hiking as opposed to trail running... Show more
Luke
originally posted on store.nike.com
Awesome sneakers. Utilitarian shoes. Not just Trail runners, can used for many types of excursions.
This review is long overdue. I was traveling this fall in the UK- London and throughout Scotland. As we all know that part of the world is renowned for notorious for bad, wet weather. I wanted a waterproof sneaker for walking in the streets of London while still looking good. It poured and they worked. We took a day excursion to Stonehenge where it rained/snowed/sleet. Feel were relatively warm and stayed dry.The off to Scotland where a 100 year storm hit, more rain/wind so bad they closed Edinburgh Castle. Walked the streets for 3 days in foul weather gear and my Nike Gore Tex sneakers. Then up to St. Andrews where I walked the Old Course in between storms, grounds were soaking wet, still no wet feet. I opted to play a round of Golf when the storms cleared and ... MoreThis review is long overdue. I was traveling this fall in the UK- London and throughout Scotland. As we all know that part of the world is renowned for notorious for bad, wet weather. I wanted a waterproof sneaker for walking in the streets of London while still looking good. It poured and they worked. We took a day excursion to Stonehenge where it rained/snowed/sleet. Feel were relatively warm and stayed dry.The off to Scotland where a 100 year storm hit, more rain/wind so bad they closed Edinburgh Castle. Walked the streets for 3 days in foul weather gear and my Nike Gore Tex sneakers. Then up to St. Andrews where I walked the Old Course in between storms, grounds were soaking wet, still no wet feet. I opted to play a round of Golf when the storms cleared and walked 18 holes at Kingsbarns in the same same shoes. Worked like a charm, no wet feet, stable enough to play 18 and walked about 6 miles in them. Toured the rest of Scotland in wet rainy conditions, again, no wet feel. Extremely comfortable for long walking and truly waterproof. Nice enough looking to wear around to casual restaurants and put some serious miles on for walking. Best part I wore them to Costa Rica last month thinking I would need them for Hiking and possibly for Golf. Not wanting to bring an extra pair of Golf shoes. I traveled out of NYC , winter (bad) weather, wore them on the plane, hiked in the rain forest and ended up playing another round of Golf in them. Kudos to Nike for the design/style/materials. Best purchase of sneakers ever.... Show more
Fred
originally posted on store.nike.com
Concrete jungle.
Suburbia to Urban terrain. The Nike, Gore-Tex, 11.5, Rockstar colors of brown and orange, they are not waterproof, they are water resistant. They're not meant for the treadmill. They're meant for trails, rain, sleet, all terrain, concrete, rocking these in the concrete jungle, in neighborhoods, where the concrete in the grass, and broken glass, trash, these Nikes get me two and from. Love the colors. Sharing two photos. They hold, they fit, they work. Unfortunately like all my Nikes the toe part runs flat, and the heels have little holes that form, either from the sock or from my heel. Even with brand new socks, even with socks in the dryer, the rubbing of the heel and the back of the Nike, heel causes a hole to form. I love them, they're useful, I'm very grateful.. ... MoreSuburbia to Urban terrain. The Nike, Gore-Tex, 11.5, Rockstar colors of brown and orange, they are not waterproof, they are water resistant. They're not meant for the treadmill. They're meant for trails, rain, sleet, all terrain, concrete, rocking these in the concrete jungle, in neighborhoods, where the concrete in the grass, and broken glass, trash, these Nikes get me two and from. Love the colors. Sharing two photos. They hold, they fit, they work. Unfortunately like all my Nikes the toe part runs flat, and the heels have little holes that form, either from the sock or from my heel. Even with brand new socks, even with socks in the dryer, the rubbing of the heel and the back of the Nike, heel causes a hole to form. I love them, they're useful, I'm very grateful.. issue with the design, they feel like I'm in a boat, my feet feel so round, I prefer the height of the Pegasus, or round of the Pegasus this is more of like a boat kind of a width, the orange and brown color makes me feel good, and works with workwear, hiking wear, streetwear, or just going to the grocery store, yeah I'm wearing trail shoes to the grocery store and feeling good. FYI not for the treadmill. Feel free to contact me for feedback, these shoes are great, to take on a trip if you're going across country, across state, even if you're just going, from Jersey to New York, they work. And in crazy rains, they're super helpful.... Show more
Dani
originally posted on store.nike.com
Get outside!!!
These Gore-Tex trail Shoes have blown me away. I’ve gone for a few 5 mile runs in a bunch of 3 mile runs deep into the woods with muddy conditions/ rain. They really have a great waterproofing barrier If you Obviously avoid stepping in deep puddles. The laces are of high-quality and the tight ankle support helps while running over tree roots. Very impressed with the mid soul itself. Feels like I’m running on a cloud. I’m strictly using these in the trails While trying to avoid going on long walks on the pavement to preserve that traction. Highly highly recommend. I usually wear 9 1/2 but ordered a half a size up (10). Overall, very impressed and satisfied with these shoes. Now get outside, no matter the weather and tear it up!!! Luvvvv... Show more
Sam
originally posted on store.nike.com
Great (but not perfect) trail shoe
First, the good. For a trail running shoe, which can often feel overly bulky and rigid, this is about as nimble and comfortable as they come. They also look great — my boyfriend, who does not run, almost bought a pair for himself, and they’ve gotten compliments from strangers as well. But the biggest reason I upgraded from the Pegasus Trail 2s was the promise of rain-proof Gore-Tex, and these largely deliver. My first run in these was on a drizzly morning trail after a big storm the night before, with plenty of puddles and mud, and I did not find my feet drenched at the end as they almost always were even with other trail runners. That being said….The less good. Even though the shoes do a very good job of keeping water out, they do an unfortunately good job of ... MoreFirst, the good. For a trail running shoe, which can often feel overly bulky and rigid, this is about as nimble and comfortable as they come. They also look great — my boyfriend, who does not run, almost bought a pair for himself, and they’ve gotten compliments from strangers as well. But the biggest reason I upgraded from the Pegasus Trail 2s was the promise of rain-proof Gore-Tex, and these largely deliver. My first run in these was on a drizzly morning trail after a big storm the night before, with plenty of puddles and mud, and I did not find my feet drenched at the end as they almost always were even with other trail runners. That being said….The less good. Even though the shoes do a very good job of keeping water out, they do an unfortunately good job of keeping water in as well. About a mile in I started to feel moisture inside one shoe and feared that the shoes weren’t as waterproof as I had hoped. It turns out it wasn’t the outside of my socks I was feeling, but the inside. Definitionally, Gore-Tex isn’t the most breathable material, so any sweat that builds up inside will get trapped in greater amounts compared to non-coated shoes.Ultimately though, I bought these shoes for a very specific purpose: to run in wet conditions without worrying about soaking wet socks and the blisters that accompany them. And in that respect, I think these are the best waterproof trail shoes on the market right now. I’m looking forward to giving them a try in snowy conditions as well this winter.... Show more
DCAdam
originally posted on dickssportinggoods.com
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex - underwhelming, a downgrade, nothing special! Make sure you get these sneakers on some kind of a discount.
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex - underwhelming, a downgrade, nothing special! Make sure you get these sneakers on some kind of a discount.Pegasus Trail 3s Gore-Tex were better designed and made! And now the (Nike Zegama Men's Trail Running Shoes) looks like what the Pegasus Trail 3’s were, how confusing. The Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex are ultra-lightweight sneakers with NOT enough protection for what they we’re and are supposed to be. Barely any all-important arch support :( wish these sneakers had OrthoLite Open-Cell Foam Insoles! No toe-tip protection. Only 6 lace-lets, needs a centered 7th on the vamp. Needs 1 to 2 mm more heel-height. Very oddly rounded sloppy toe-box and toe-cap. Also their is exposed midsole foam on the outer-soles. These are NOT supposed to be ... MoreNike Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex - underwhelming, a downgrade, nothing special! Make sure you get these sneakers on some kind of a discount.Pegasus Trail 3s Gore-Tex were better designed and made! And now the (Nike Zegama Men's Trail Running Shoes) looks like what the Pegasus Trail 3’s were, how confusing. The Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex are ultra-lightweight sneakers with NOT enough protection for what they we’re and are supposed to be. Barely any all-important arch support :( wish these sneakers had OrthoLite Open-Cell Foam Insoles! No toe-tip protection. Only 6 lace-lets, needs a centered 7th on the vamp. Needs 1 to 2 mm more heel-height. Very oddly rounded sloppy toe-box and toe-cap. Also their is exposed midsole foam on the outer-soles. These are NOT supposed to be ultra-lightweight outdoor trail running sneakers. Nike Footwear Designers please leave that for other models such as the Pegasus 36 Gore-Tex. I’m looking for great design, build quality, durability, performance fitment, support, stability, style, waterproofing, and grippy traction.Why does Nike’s Trail Running Sneakers have these wider toe-boxes and rounded toe-caps which does NOT ergonomically contour the front of the asymmetrical human foot properly? To sloppy!They’re fine for every-day wear, but I don’t feel they offer enough support, stability, or durability for any kind of real active athletic endeavors.Pros are that they are Gore-Tex with a slight gator and pull-tabs, and they are very breathable because of the thin Gore-Tex membrane. *And they finally came out in an all Blacked-Out color-way, but the all-Black color-way was only offered on nike.com and in Nike stores, hard to obtain.Pegasus Trail 4 Gore-Tex are actually lighter than the lower profiled Pegasus 36 Gore-Tex which are ultra-lightweight, which is NOT what I want or need. But the one thing I like about the Pegasus 36 Gore-Tex is it has a more asymmetrical ergonomic pointed toe-box and toe-cap.The Air Max 2015 was the best shaped and fitting sneaker Nike has ever designed and produced. Nike Designers please stick with the Air Max 2015’s awesome Last!!!Height: LowHeight of the Upper: Low GatorWaterproof: Gore-TexFoot Protection: Basic :(Foot Support: NeutralCushioning: ModerateInsoles: Average :(Arch Support: Low :(Shoe Width: Medium to WideToe-Box: Wide :(Toe-Cap: Rounded :(Drop: 10 mm, needs 1+ mm more in Heel Height!Fitment: True to Size in length, BUT wide in the Toe-Box.I'll be switching to the Nike’s Zegama Gore-Tex version in all-Black whenever they are released.... Show more
Casey
originally posted on store.nike.com
This Is My Preference
So the hiker debate. Gore Tex or Lightweight quick dry? I’ve had this she for a year, no issues. I recently took them on a 3 day backpacking trip with 4 days on rain prior ending after the first day on the trail. It was a sloppy mud pit. I had to tap dance on rocks and sticks at some points unlike if I would have worn boots but the weight is definitely worth the extra time spent dancing. Also my feet stayed dry with water up just below where the laces start. My only real complaint is that my ankles didn’t get the support. Would like this in a mid.... Show more
TheBugDeflector1
originally posted on dickssportinggoods.com
Very nearly perfect
I’ve bought two pairs of these for a couple of reasons. First, they are genuinely comfortable. I don’t trail run, but I photograph outdoor sports, and on days/nights when the grass is wet or there’s some sprinkling, I stay dry without having to wear my hiking boots, AND my legs & feet feel great afterwards. Second, they just look great. My only ding against them is that I don’t believe they’re 100% Gore-Tex’d out. Near the front of the shoe, towards the tip, if that section gets saturated, water will start to soak through, leading to discomfort and wet socks & feet. I hope in future iterations, this gets fixed. I want another pair but am leery of it because of this problem.... Show more
Luke
originally posted on store.nike.com