Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 8.9 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail ranks among the stronger trail shoes in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 15 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the Pegasus Trail product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
90 High
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“Cushioning softens bumps without deadening ground feel”
“Heel drop aggressive enough for uphills, good heel cushioning on downhills”
“4mm lugs hold in mud without getting in the way on rocky terrain”
“Extra 2mm of cushion makes a world of difference”
“350-450 miles with life still left”
“Running on wet concrete becomes basically impossible”
“Forefoot flexibility conforms to ground”
“Great for long distances on technical trails and quick races”
“Midfoot lockdown is incredible”
“Perfect for running to trailhead and continuing onward”
“Ample cushioning makes long runs on any terrain comfortable”
“Mud cakes on forefoot after muddy workouts”
“Not ideal for off-trail or highly rugged terrain”
“Toebox a little wider than road edition but not loose”
“Roomy fit, accurate length for narrow feet”
“About 30 miles is limit for cushioning on very long runs”
“Ankles slip occasionally on uneven surfaces”
45% 5/11
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Pegasus Trail, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 0 reviews
92 Very good
41 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail This shoe
2019 · 15 reviews
81 Good
90 Confidence
2024 · 4 reviews
89 Good
56 Confidence
2022 · 11 reviews
82 Good
80 Confidence
2021 · 5 reviews
87 Good
77 Confidence
2020 · 3 reviews
75 Decent
62 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Love the Nike Pegasus Zoom Trail. It’s a little bulky but I’d take it anywhere.
Josh · Jul 18, 2023
10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Cascadia 17
5/5
Overall
Great show, used it during my half marathon but a bit pricey
Ahmed thabit · Jul 13, 2023
training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 25, 2020
30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2020
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Peregrine 8
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