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Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 9.9 oz · 38/34mm stack · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.

Nike ZoomX Zegama Trail

of 5

Decent

75
Overall
75
Appearance
90
Cushioning
77
Comfort
72
Value
69
Durability
67
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

77 Moderate

77

Based on

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What runners say

“Ran the last sixty miles of a hundred miler with 12,000 feet of descent with zero issues and no blisters”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Stinson ATR 6
“These shoes stayed durable the whole time. Not a single time did they break or tear for the 3 month long season”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“The cushion never blew out and three months later, they still feel awesome”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Stinson ATR 6
“Slippery on snow, wet rocks, or mud”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent 2
“Great underfoot protection and you bounce your way up a hill”
3/5 Full review 25 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Mafate Speed 4
“If your foot has any volume, you like running in any rain, or want a shoe to last more than 200km, look elsewhere”
3/5 Full review 25 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Mafate Speed 4
“The upper feels great, much softer than speedgoat circa 2018”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Stinson ATR 6
“The cushion is a noted upgrade from other foams available on the trail market”
4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Pegasus Trail 4
“The rubber seems durable enough, but lacks protection”
4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Pegasus Trail 4
“Love the ZoomX. It's not the most stable but it is fun”
3/5 Full review 25 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Mafate Speed 4
“Perfect cushion while remaining stable and supportive”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Stinson ATR 6
“The upper is comfortable with good lacing system and a small spandex collar around the ankle to keep debris out”
4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Pegasus Trail 4
“Stay exact sizing, no sizing up or down”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Fits true to Nike sizing”
4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Pegasus Trail 4
“Running almost all miles on pavement, these shoes feel great”
5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 3/6

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.


Pros

  • Cushioning draws 5.0 out of 5, and one reviewer ran the last 60 miles of a 100 miler in them with 12,000 feet of descent and no blisters.
  • Reviewers find it comfortable on pavement, which suits routes that mix surfaces.
  • A 38mm heel stack on a 4mm drop.

Cons

  • Reviewers report slipping on wet rock, mud and snow, and say the lugs are not aggressive.
  • Several reviewers find the tall stack prone to rolling on technical ground.
  • Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer would not expect more than 200 km from a pair.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
50 60 70 80 90 100 25 50 75 100

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ZoomX Zegama Trail rates 75. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

7 ratings
5/5 4
4/5 2
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
9.9 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 10.5 oz · Women's 9.2 oz
Release
2022 Q3
MSRP
$160
Stack
38/34mm
Drop
4mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 6–6 of 6 written reviews

Great for dirt and gravel, lacking on "trails"

4/5

Overall

For anyone already familiar with the Nike ZoomX cushioning (vaporfly, invincible, dragonfly, etc.), the immediate reaction to lacing up the Zegama is similar. The cushion is a noted upgrade from other foams available on the trail market, and the upper is comfortable with good lacing system and an small spandex collar around the ankle to keep debris out of the shoe. While not waterproof, the shoes do seem to be water resistant and the lack of waterproofing keeps them breathable. This is the first thing to note as you declassify these from the trail shoe category. On the outsole, the rubber seems durable enough, but lacks protection. The lugs on the shoes are also not very aggressive, and combine with the stack height of the ZoomX, make the shoe a bit too tall  and prone to rolling over. That being said, on dirt roads and gravel roads that are a bit too eroded for road trainers, these are great. They are also better than many trail shoes on the pavement, so if your route has combinations of surfaces, these are good. Fits true to nike sizing. 

Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2023

20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Pegasus Trail 4

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail shoe
Trail shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz
9.7 oz Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
38/34mm
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40/35mm
Drop
4mm
8mm
4mm
Release
2022 Q3
2026 Q2 Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$160
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$93 Lowest price
$95
Ratings
Overall
75 Decent
92 Very good
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
72 Decent
79 Decent
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
77 Decent
77 Decent
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
67 Below average
85 Good
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
90 Very good
95 Excellent Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
69 Below average
84 Good Best value rating
77 Decent
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