Nike Pegasus Trail 5

The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is a responsive trail running shoe with ReactX foam, ATC traction, and engineered mesh designed for trail running and hiking.

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5 video reviews

$140

Cheaper than 77% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 300 g
Drop: 9.5 mm
Heel Stack: 37 mm
Forefoot Stack: 27.5 mm

Best for: Trail running, hiking, mixed surface runs

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

CushioningAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
Lightness
300 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$140

2024

300 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

road to less technical trails

Trail running, hiking, mixed surface runs

Cushioning

9.5 mm

37 mm

27.5 mm

ReactX foam midsole for responsive cushioning

Responsive cushioning and breathable upper

Grip & protection

Nike Trail All Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber for enhanced grip and abrasion resistance

Durable mesh upper and secure midfoot wrap

ATC rubber outsole optimized for wet and varied terrain

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with open zones for breathability and abrasion resistance

Traditional lacing with Flywire midfoot support

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On the terrain

How Nike Pegasus Trail 5 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Nike Pegasus Trail 573

Cushioning35/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 was released in 2024.

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A lighter option (25 g less)

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Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 72)
A lighter option (40 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 9.5 mm)

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Asics Fuji Lite 7

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$140Score 83+11

Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (83 vs 72)
A lighter option (59 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 9.5 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Nike for the ultimate trail running experience.

Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

CushioningAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
Lightness
300 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%

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