Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$140

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

€140

Quick verdict

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$140

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (37 vs 31 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (9.5 vs 12 mm)

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

€140

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (77 vs 72)
A lighter option (28 g less)

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 1

Cushioning

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
31 mm
Lightness
300 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
3.5 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
12 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

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Essentials

$140

€140

2024

2026

300 g

272 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

road to less technical trails

Technical trail and mountain terrain

Trail running, hiking, mixed surface runs

Technical trail running, rugged ascents and descents

Cushioning

9.5 mm

12 mm

37 mm

31 mm

27.5 mm

23 mm

ReactX foam midsole for responsive cushioning

NITROFOAM™ responsive 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

Aggressive PUMAGRIP ATR rubber with deep lugs

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 Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4 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
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4							58

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

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 470

Cushioning24/40
Lightness21/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Which offers better value: Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4?

For value comparison: The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 ($140) provides premium features compared to the Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4 ($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 Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4?

The Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 in 2024.

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Adidas

$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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Asics Fuji Lite 6

Asics

$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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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

Nike Pegasus Trail 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
31 mm
Lightness
300 g
272 gTop 28%
Grip
3.5 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
12 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

Quick verdict

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