A solid trail shoe up to 50k
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019
70 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail
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.
Good
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
Based on
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“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”
Prefer this shoe over another
45% 5/11
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers rate durability highly, one with two pairs still going at 350 to 450 miles.
- Reviewers use it as a road-to-trail shoe, comfortable on pavement and on non-technical trail.
- Reviewers report a roomier toe box than the road Pegasus and secure midfoot lockdown.
Cons
- Reviewers say the low lugs and the lack of a rock plate limit it on steep or rocky terrain.
- Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.9 out of 5.
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
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Pegasus Trail
Each dot is one version of the Pegasus Trail, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 0 reviews
92 Very good
41 Confidence
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Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail This shoe
2019 · 15 reviews
81 Good
90 Confidence
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2024 · 4 reviews
89 Good
56 Confidence
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2022 · 11 reviews
82 Good
80 Confidence
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2021 · 5 reviews
87 Good
77 Confidence
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2020 · 3 reviews
75 Decent
62 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.5 oz · Women's 8.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
Runner reviews
Hybrid Heaven
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
45 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Test
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail In Context
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- Nike Pegasus Trail 2 next version
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