Nike Zegama Trail 2 Men's Trail-Running Shoes - Grey

For some context, I am a male in my mid 20s and I run about 60 miles a week. I am currently training for a 25km race and I primarily used the Zegama 2s for my easy and steady runs.I was quite impressed with the Zegama 2. One notable enhancement is the incorporation of Vibram technology into the outsole, providing excellent grip and stability, particularly on trails. This feature proved invaluable during my off-road sessions. When running, this allowed the ride of the shoe to be grippy and secure. In particular, when on the trails, this was quite handy! However, the Zoom X foam is the highlight of this shoe. Not only is the foam soft and squishy, but it is also offers a high energy return. I found the foam to be most useful on my easy runs. After running a hard ... MoreFor some context, I am a male in my mid 20s and I run about 60 miles a week. I am currently training for a 25km race and I primarily used the Zegama 2s for my easy and steady runs.I was quite impressed with the Zegama 2. One notable enhancement is the incorporation of Vibram technology into the outsole, providing excellent grip and stability, particularly on trails. This feature proved invaluable during my off-road sessions. When running, this allowed the ride of the shoe to be grippy and secure. In particular, when on the trails, this was quite handy! However, the Zoom X foam is the highlight of this shoe. Not only is the foam soft and squishy, but it is also offers a high energy return. I found the foam to be most useful on my easy runs. After running a hard session, this shoe works well for easy days on the trails. The high cushioning keeps the muscles fresh. As someone who has ran in many of Nike’s shoes, I will say that this iteration of Zoom X is not as squishy as the initial generation. It is a firmer version. For comparison, it is similar to the feel of the invincible 3.In terms of fit, the shoe fit true to size. I normally wear a 9.5 and it fit me perfectly. I appreciate how the upper extends higher than a normal shoe - this helps to prevent dirt and rocks from entering the shoe. However, given its trail-focused design, I wished for a waterproof upper to tackle muddy terrains while keeping my socks dry. Often times, the trails are quite muddy, and by having a waterproof upper, this would serve the shoe well. Nonetheless, the fabric of the upper is comfortable and I did not have any issues with blisters or rubbing.As can be seen by my pictures, I have the shoe in the black and white colorway. The design works well as it hides dirt. Although I already have almost 30 miles on the shoes, they still look brand new! As someone who works nights, I enjoy the little details of the shoe: it says “all day” and “all night” on each respective tongue. This made me chuckle when I first saw it.In terms of bottom line, I really enjoyed this shoe. The updated outsole works well and the Zoom X cushion is phenomenal. The ride is great and responsive. I imagine I will be reaching for this shoe for all my trail runs, and even for some easy and steady days on the sidewalk.As for potential improvements, waterproofing the upper would undoubtedly elevate this shoe's performance, especially in muddy conditions. If it was waterproof, this shoe would truly be at the top of the trail shoe category. Further, while I love the Zoom X, I do wish it was a softer version of the cushioning. I am not sure what chemical changes have occurred since its debut years ago, but it continues to get firmer with each update. However, some many appreciate this change.

The ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 is the type of hiking footwear I’ve been anticipating from Nike. This model feels like a complete upgrade from the previous with the most notable being the new Vibram outsole. Starting from the top, the shoes upper is encapsulated with Nike’s engineered mesh giving just enough lockdown while staying extremely flexible giving this show practically zero break in time. The ankle gaitor may turn some people away initially if they are more familiar with a traditional shoes cut around the ankle but in my opinion it makes the shoe feel like it’s an extension of your leg almost as if you are not even wearing any shoes. The midsole cushioning is ZoomX and you just cannot say enough good things about it. Not only is this top tier level max cushioning ... MoreThe ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 is the type of hiking footwear I’ve been anticipating from Nike. This model feels like a complete upgrade from the previous with the most notable being the new Vibram outsole. Starting from the top, the shoes upper is encapsulated with Nike’s engineered mesh giving just enough lockdown while staying extremely flexible giving this show practically zero break in time. The ankle gaitor may turn some people away initially if they are more familiar with a traditional shoes cut around the ankle but in my opinion it makes the shoe feel like it’s an extension of your leg almost as if you are not even wearing any shoes. The midsole cushioning is ZoomX and you just cannot say enough good things about it. Not only is this top tier level max cushioning but it somehow has amazing stability with the insane amount of comfort. A lot of times with cushioning that great you almost immediately sacrifice stability and this shoe somehow combines both. For a bigger guy like myself it was the main highlight of this shoe. The new Vibram outsole is outstanding in any condition. Most of my days wearing them so far have been filled with rain and let me tell you these worked great. Absolutely no slipping wearing these shoes, the lugs on the outsole create a nice grip on any surface wet or dry. Excellent upgrade on the outsole using Vibram. Overall, this shoe is a fantastic choice for anybody considering buying a new hiking shoe from Nike. To be honest though the design of the shoe itself is enough for me wear them casually as well. The only thing I would recommend is potentially sizing half a size down to minimize any heel slip. Other than that this is a no a brainer purchase for anybody and I am personally looking forward to more colorways!

I purchased the Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 shoes to elevate my running to new heights as I tackle the trails around my neighborhood. Upon unboxing them, I couldn't help but notice the detail of stitching and the gaiter around the ankle to keep dirty, sticks, and small stones out of my feet while running. There were several colors to choose from, but I chose black to hide the scuff marks of the trails that I set forth to prove and build fitness.I tried them on for the first time and I will admit they took a second to slide on with the gaiter around the heel. However once on, the shoes felt like I was wearing pillows. The flow of the shoe in the first few steps was smooth and soft. There is no carbon plate or forward roll in these shoes, so I was eager to take these ... MoreI purchased the Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 shoes to elevate my running to new heights as I tackle the trails around my neighborhood. Upon unboxing them, I couldn't help but notice the detail of stitching and the gaiter around the ankle to keep dirty, sticks, and small stones out of my feet while running. There were several colors to choose from, but I chose black to hide the scuff marks of the trails that I set forth to prove and build fitness.I tried them on for the first time and I will admit they took a second to slide on with the gaiter around the heel. However once on, the shoes felt like I was wearing pillows. The flow of the shoe in the first few steps was smooth and soft. There is no carbon plate or forward roll in these shoes, so I was eager to take these shoes out for their first test run the next morning.My first run in the Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 shoes was on a soft crushed gravel path. Starting off the shoes felt a little stiff as any new shoe would loosen up as my run went on. I decided to take these shoes off road and transitioned to single track path that was more mountainous. The shoes held together well, and I felt that the vibram sole provided support necessary to explore more treacherous areas. The ultimate test came when I had to cross a small stream and my over eagerness got the best of me as I trounced through the water. While the shoes are not considered waterproof, I expected the shoes to be a little more water repellent.After several more runs, the shoes are growing on me. I'm enjoying the ankle gaiter however I avoid water to prevent my shoes and socks from getting wet. Outside of a more water repellent shoe, I would love to see a slightly longer shoe tongue and laces. The Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail 2 shoe is a great shoe, however I'm eager to see new iterations to help elevate my fitness up the mountain.