I've had my pair for a few months now, and I would agree with all the positive and negative critiques. My favorite thing about the shoe has to be the comfort level, as it may be the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, and I've worn allot! The cushioning exceeds my expectation! I have a pair of the Invincible 3's as a daily trainer, and do not like being in them for anything other than running as I find the heel strike when walking to feel VERY unstable. Nike fixed that completely in this shoe, as I find the cushioning supportive when doing simple hiking and moderate climbing over rocks as I did at Joshua Tree National Park a few days ago. If they make a Goretex version of this shoe, I will be tempted to go for it as I do find myself on wet trails more than I'd like. Great review Ben!!
For my narrow foot, for sure the shoe fits me better in Version 2! Very stoked as the forefoot/toebox was too wide in Version1. New sole also grips much better than Gen 1. negative- those laces... so slippery, little tough to dial in lace fit again.Will swap out laces and I get will improve fit as cheaper laces tend to not slip as much.
Love your videos and content Ben. Do you have a video of best hybrid road / light trail shoes? Seems like so many like the nova blast nb 1080 are getting worse and worse in the rain or dirt roads
Big fan of the Zegama 1! Used it in my Spring ultra (63.3k, 2700hm) on a partly dry, partly very muddy course. I was surprised that I didn't have much problem with grip in the wet. I will def be giving the Z2 a go later this year!
I’m my opinion Nike trail shoes are built for American, dry road to trail type situations. Brands like Saucony and Solomon are better options for muddy UK trails
Would love to get my hands on the mens black model, which was shortly on the us site and still on Nikes japan site. Hopefully they will be coming to the EU.
Would love to see some of the North Face trail line up get reviewed Ben! Some good looking shoes there and underreported compared to the performance they deliver in my opinion
Now, as the Ultrafly is cheaper than the Zegama 2, I ordered my 2nd pair of Ultraflys today. My Zegama 1 is still good for a few hundred k and I'm in no hurry to "upgrade" to the Z2.
I'm suspicious about this model. I had two pairs of the previous Zegama shoes and, in both cases, the upper broke where the outside fabric material meets the Nike's trail logo. The logo material is less flexible than the fabric, does not let it wrinkle as it wants when the shoe bends, and ultimately cuts it. This happened to me both in the left and right shoe, in the two pairs I had, after not even 400k. The shoe was great, but I need more durability to feel OK buying it even on sale.
Great review cheers. In terms of the snug fit, is it more or less narrow than the Speedgoat 5? The latter is quite narrow but the material has some stretch to it which makes it bearable. How is the Zegama 2 in that regard?
As a fan of Vibram five finger shoes.....I at least like the vibram outsole :) But in general I'm not really a fan of Nike shoes - they never seem to fit my feet quite right. I prefer Altra for trail shoes :)
Has your achilles issue with the Rebel v4 gone away? Are you still running in it? I see others on reddit complaining about this. As for the Zegama 2 I have also heard that the toebox is a bit more narrow then V1 so that's a dealbreaker for me as the V1 is already pretty narrow and I want my toes to splay out a bit naturally for stability and general foot health, not into bunion causing shoes.
I have the road running equivalent of this, the Invincible 3 and after about 3 5 mile runs its began to separate from the midsole or outsole whatever the big foam cushion is called 😂 I've just filed a claim to return them
Great review Ben! I got the older one, and I feel like my foot sits too high inside the shoe (never tried this with any other shoe) and hence bit unstable. Has this changed?
Do you wear the same size in Nike as Ultra and or other brands? I've never been a big fan of Nike, but I have heard good things about the Zegama. I may try a pair. I just wish their shoes didn't look so gimicky.
I've had the shoe for a couple of weeks and have used the Zegama in the past...took the Z2's out for a run and quickly realized they are way overbuilt, heavy and warm for my taste...I'm wearing them as street shoes now and even without socks in an air conditioned building they are super warm...super cushy for sure and better grip than the 1's, but way too much shoe for cruising actual mountain trail, probably would be better suited for easy crushed gravel running or road to trail...pretty disappointed overall...
Hi Ben random question but I’m going to Monaco next week and as an F1 fan I would love to run the track is there a way of getting directions on your phone so you know where to go do you know?
I love Nike trail shoes,especially the Pegasus 2 and 3 but the 4’s had no toe bumper which seems crazy on a trail shoe. The zegama 2’s are the same🤷♂️ Nikes flagship trail shoe and they can’t put any toe protection on them. Come on Nike.
I'm new to trail running, I just moved near a park with a ton of great trails. Part of the route from my house is normal concerete. Are these good for a half mile on concrete before I get to the trail start?
@@denisebarrett396 ive had to wear them in a lot walking. When i did a slow 10 mile run in them it was ok but when i did 17miles i got blisters so hopefully its ok for sunday🤞
Hi Ben - I’m a few weeks out from a 100k and worrying a little about my current shoe choice (Ultrafly) - I’m wondering if I need a bit more all day comfort. Is the Zegama 2 going to be better for this? Am I worrying about nothing? For reference - previous 100k was in the Tecton X with no issues. I’m considering all the options at the moment, any guidance would be great
ZoomX crumbles apart after 3 years. Yes i know 500km is the most use a person can get with running, but using casually afterwards and midsole breaks down in my invincibles. No more Nike for me.
Hi Ben, I am currently designing and setting up a business for renting running shoes! We are planning to offer a subscription service for X Amount of shoes per month to be used for X amount of KM’s. Is this something you may be interested in, perfect for content creation on new shoes or old classics!
Everything got worse except the Vibram... I want a v1 vibram it was a classic that didn't need changed. Tongue was perfect, the ice spikes at the front were a huge part of the aesthetic and they didn't need to gain any weight/bulkiness for insulation.
Listen, I got the Pegasus 4s Goretex version and they are some of the best shoes I’ve ever run in. They are slippery to the point it’s dangerous though. And with Goretex they are so good in the winter too. Does the Zegama a have a gtx version?
No, it also has this bathtub midsole that makes drainage quite poor, but I was big on Peg GTX before and this is a much better shoe in trade-off for the comfort, stability & traction.
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Mine arrive tomorrow and looking forward to using a Nike Trail shoe that has a good outsole!! Finally.
I've had my pair for a few months now, and I would agree with all the positive and negative critiques. My favorite thing about the shoe has to be the comfort level, as it may be the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, and I've worn allot! The cushioning exceeds my expectation! I have a pair of the Invincible 3's as a daily trainer, and do not like being in them for anything other than running as I find the heel strike when walking to feel VERY unstable. Nike fixed that completely in this shoe, as I find the cushioning supportive when doing simple hiking and moderate climbing over rocks as I did at Joshua Tree National Park a few days ago. If they make a Goretex version of this shoe, I will be tempted to go for it as I do find myself on wet trails more than I'd like. Great review Ben!!
So happy to hear that the stability has been improved!!
elle l est vraiment , le medio pied est plus large de 1 cm que la premiere version .
Stable aussi dans les sentiers techniques ? Elles ne sont trop lourdes ?
@@jeanjulienfialip1033je la trouve très stable , bien plus que la première version , après dans le très très technique je pourrais pas vous dire .
For my narrow foot, for sure the shoe fits me better in Version 2! Very stoked as the forefoot/toebox was too wide in Version1. New sole also grips much better than Gen 1. negative- those laces... so slippery, little tough to dial in lace fit again.Will swap out laces and I get will improve fit as cheaper laces tend to not slip as much.
Finally!!! Vibram on the Zegama 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love your videos and content Ben.
Do you have a video of best hybrid road / light trail shoes?
Seems like so many like the nova blast nb 1080 are getting worse and worse in the rain or dirt roads
Looking forward to the Nike trail comparison. Just got a steal of a deal on the Nike trail Pegasus for 60 dollars
I love my 2023 Pegasus Trails. Did you get the 2023s or 2024s?
Took the plunge and bought the Norda 001 best decision I’ve made.
Big fan of the Zegama 1! Used it in my Spring ultra (63.3k, 2700hm) on a partly dry, partly very muddy course. I was surprised that I didn't have much problem with grip in the wet. I will def be giving the Z2 a go later this year!
hmmm maybe after I go through the trail shoes I have now.., good review
I’m my opinion Nike trail shoes are built for American, dry road to trail type situations. Brands like Saucony and Solomon are better options for muddy UK trails
Great review totally agree they addressed everything besides the weight. I’m also about to run with the NNormal Tomir 2.0 can’t wait for your review
I love the Tomir 2.0. How is it working for you?
@@guin3666 so far great they definitely have a break in period
Ive had my pair out for a few runs. So far a very positive experience.
If you head to Cornwall again, look up purple gecko events. Do loads of cool trail and road events. Some nasty hills down here.
Would love to get my hands on the mens black model, which was shortly on the us site and still on Nikes japan site. Hopefully they will be coming to the EU.
Ben please, where can people check your current rotation?
We make the video at the end of each year for my most used shoes! So will be out in December. All the best.
Wish they kept version 1's upper.
Would love to see some of the North Face trail line up get reviewed Ben! Some good looking shoes there and underreported compared to the performance they deliver in my opinion
Now, as the Ultrafly is cheaper than the Zegama 2, I ordered my 2nd pair of Ultraflys today. My Zegama 1 is still good for a few hundred k and I'm in no hurry to "upgrade" to the Z2.
I'm suspicious about this model. I had two pairs of the previous Zegama shoes and, in both cases, the upper broke where the outside fabric material meets the Nike's trail logo. The logo material is less flexible than the fabric, does not let it wrinkle as it wants when the shoe bends, and ultimately cuts it. This happened to me both in the left and right shoe, in the two pairs I had, after not even 400k. The shoe was great, but I need more durability to feel OK buying it even on sale.
Mine split at the toe box where the rock guard ends on the crease.
Great review cheers.
In terms of the snug fit, is it more or less narrow than the Speedgoat 5? The latter is quite narrow but the material has some stretch to it which makes it bearable. How is the Zegama 2 in that regard?
Surely looking like the Nike Pegasus trail GTX
I've just ordered a pair of Peg Trail 4s I think it will be good for my use
VIdeo on Nike Kiger 9 would be great!!
Friend asking for a muddy trail shoe recommendation for winter … any recommendations please Ben?
As a fan of Vibram five finger shoes.....I at least like the vibram outsole :) But in general I'm not really a fan of Nike shoes - they never seem to fit my feet quite right. I prefer Altra for trail shoes :)
You should do a video on best running shoes for Parkrun.
I’d like to see your thoughts on Cameron Hanes shoes
Idk about it as a "narrow" shoe. It's definitely a wider shoe for me.
Has your achilles issue with the Rebel v4 gone away? Are you still running in it? I see others on reddit complaining about this. As for the Zegama 2 I have also heard that the toebox is a bit more narrow then V1 so that's a dealbreaker for me as the V1 is already pretty narrow and I want my toes to splay out a bit naturally for stability and general foot health, not into bunion causing shoes.
Shoes don’t cause bunions.
@@jimjamthebananaman1 Of course they do. What a ridiculous statement. Its a common problem with women who wear tight high heels for example.
I have the road running equivalent of this, the Invincible 3 and after about 3 5 mile runs its began to separate from the midsole or outsole whatever the big foam cushion is called 😂 I've just filed a claim to return them
You should review the new VJ lightspeed trail shoe. They claim it to be the fastest one on the market.
are you ready for comrades? when do you arrive in SA? What day are you going to the expo you should have had a stand with your merch
Thanks.
I like very light shoes, any suggestions for a very light neutral trail shoe?
Great review Ben! I got the older one, and I feel like my foot sits too high inside the shoe (never tried this with any other shoe) and hence bit unstable. Has this changed?
oui , un des plus gros changement , avec la semelle vibram , c est que cette zegama 2 est vraiment tres stable a present .
Do you wear the same size in Nike as Ultra and or other brands? I've never been a big fan of Nike, but I have heard good things about the Zegama. I may try a pair. I just wish their shoes didn't look so gimicky.
Ah St Martha’s church … great 👍 review, lost me with the width issues ..
Hey! Would love to see more trail shoe reviews 🙂
Think I'll stick with the Merrell agility peak 5
For me- very uncomfortable shoes...
I've had the shoe for a couple of weeks and have used the Zegama in the past...took the Z2's out for a run and quickly realized they are way overbuilt, heavy and warm for my taste...I'm wearing them as street shoes now and even without socks in an air conditioned building they are super warm...super cushy for sure and better grip than the 1's, but way too much shoe for cruising actual mountain trail, probably would be better suited for easy crushed gravel running or road to trail...pretty disappointed overall...
Ben would you not size up in these for an ultra ?
Hi Ben random question but I’m going to Monaco next week and as an F1 fan I would love to run the track is there a way of getting directions on your phone so you know where to go do you know?
Any more padding under ball of foot behind/side big toe?
Link to your teal socks please?
Hi Ben, this or speedgoat?
I love Nike trail shoes,especially the Pegasus 2 and 3 but the 4’s had no toe bumper which seems crazy on a trail shoe. The zegama 2’s are the same🤷♂️ Nikes flagship trail shoe and they can’t put any toe protection on them. Come on Nike.
100% with previous comment. Merrell agility peak 5 for me.
No one cares
@@raury9 He literally asked people to give their opinions and choices in the comments, mate.
Would love to see what you think of the Merrell Agility Peak 5, seen lots of good reviews!
I'm new to trail running, I just moved near a park with a ton of great trails. Part of the route from my house is normal concerete. Are these good for a half mile on concrete before I get to the trail start?
I bought adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra the other day, 50k in july ! Theyre going to take a lot to wear in but 🤞 they are alright
Omg I bought those too- and they cut my feet to shreads - awful!
@@denisebarrett396 ive had to wear them in a lot walking. When i did a slow 10 mile run in them it was ok but when i did 17miles i got blisters so hopefully its ok for sunday🤞
Hi Ben - I’m a few weeks out from a 100k and worrying a little about my current shoe choice (Ultrafly) - I’m wondering if I need a bit more all day comfort. Is the Zegama 2 going to be better for this? Am I worrying about nothing?
For reference - previous 100k was in the Tecton X with no issues. I’m considering all the options at the moment, any guidance would be great
If the trails are buffed and not too rocky, stick with the Ultrafly, but if the trails are particularly rooted and steep, get the Zegama.
Was talked into Puma endorphin and it is terrible. 115 dollars and cant run worth a beans in them. Will never leave nike again
Almost 400g....800g for the pair 😂
It’s an awesome shoe!!!
Love the shoe but the color options are why I can't buy them...
Just got them. Not a technical shoe, it’s too high stack. This is an easy day , long mileage , recovery run type of trail shoe.
ZoomX crumbles apart after 3 years. Yes i know 500km is the most use a person can get with running, but using casually afterwards and midsole breaks down in my invincibles. No more Nike for me.
Long your videos. Long the fact you don’t get a bunch of shoes and turn around and say these are wonderful shoes
Pretty sure NNormal is just Normal, not New Normal :p
Why this heel so far on the back ? Why just why ??? Why these bright colors there’s no colors for real man ffs
Hi Ben, I am currently designing and setting up a business for renting running shoes! We are planning to offer a subscription service for X Amount of shoes per month to be used for X amount of KM’s. Is this something you may be interested in, perfect for content creation on new shoes or old classics!
It should be illegal to call these reviews when there is financial incentive to hype it up.
If Nike are still refining soles for trail running, they are not a premium trail option.
Friend asking for a muddy trail shoe recommendation for winter … any recommendations please Ben?
This a trail Invincible? ty
Everything got worse except the Vibram... I want a v1 vibram it was a classic that didn't need changed. Tongue was perfect, the ice spikes at the front were a huge part of the aesthetic and they didn't need to gain any weight/bulkiness for insulation.
cant figure out if i wanna drop 2 bills on this or the kiger 9s. which one is best for 20 plus miles elevated and twisting trails
Listen, I got the Pegasus 4s Goretex version and they are some of the best shoes I’ve ever run in. They are slippery to the point it’s dangerous though. And with Goretex they are so good in the winter too. Does the Zegama a have a gtx version?
No, it also has this bathtub midsole that makes drainage quite poor, but I was big on Peg GTX before and this is a much better shoe in trade-off for the comfort, stability & traction.