Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs On Cloudultra 3

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$140

On Cloudultra 3

€140

Quick verdict

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$140

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (37 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 3 mm)

On Cloudultra 3

€140

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (65 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 9.5 mm)

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

Nike Pegasus Trail 5· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

On Cloudultra 3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
32 mm
Lightness
300 g
235 gTop 7%
Grip
3.5 mm
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs On Cloudultra 3

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Essentials

$140

€140

2024

July 2025

300 g

235 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

road to less technical trails

Technical and ultra-distance trails

Trail running, hiking, mixed surface runs

Technical trail and ultra-distance trail running

Cushioning

9.5 mm

6 mm

37 mm

32 mm

27.5 mm

26.5 mm

ReactX foam midsole for responsive cushioning

Dual Helion™ HF hyper foam for high energy return and cushioning

Responsive cushioning and breathable upper

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Grip & protection

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

Missiongrip™ with redesigned lug geometry for traction

Durable mesh upper and secure midfoot wrap

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ATC rubber outsole optimized for wet and varied terrain

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Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with open zones for breathability and abrasion resistance

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Traditional lacing with Flywire midfoot support

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On the terrain

How Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs On Cloudultra 3 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.

Pick a ground							Average
Nike Pegasus Trail 5							47
On Cloudultra 3							50

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

On Cloudultra 381

Cushioning25/40
Lightness31/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs On Cloudultra 3?

For value comparison: The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 ($140) provides premium features compared to the On Cloudultra 3 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 or the On Cloudultra 3?

The On Cloudultra 3 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 in 2024.

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$140Score 87+15

Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 72)
A lighter option (25 g less)

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$140Score 85+13

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

Asics

$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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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

Nike Pegasus Trail 5· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

On Cloudultra 3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
32 mm
Lightness
300 g
235 gTop 7%
Grip
3.5 mm
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Pick a ground

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Nike Pegasus Trail 5

On Cloudultra 3

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs On Cloudultra 3

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

On Cloudultra 3

Quick verdict

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