I suffer from cold extremities, but I also sweat a lot once I get moving. If you often have cold feet, I would argue that these would be a good option even in dry weather. The ventilated mesh wrapped with the GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane works incredibly well. In the GORE-TEX version, I found snow got inside when running or sliding through several inches of it. The upper’s low-profile gaiter is a nice touch but not snug or high enough on your leg to completely keep debris and snow out. This is unlike a mountaineering or alpine-climbing boot where the upper is so rigid that a pull tab is almost mandatory. The size 12.5 that I tested was not so snug that it required pulling on the tab to slide in my foot. There is a large pull tab on the rear of the shoe, which I believe to be more of a branding hit than a useful feature. There is a complete lack of wear, especially in some of the prone areas like the sides where your foot pushes and very steadily degrades the mesh. On both versions, the upper construction quality is remarkable. The tongue doesn’t slip around or slide from side to side. However, it’s unnoticeable except for being very comfortable and stable. One characteristic that carries over both versions is the neoprene tongue, which strikes me as a heavy material and one I expected perhaps only in the GORE-TEX version. However, the standard version is notably roomier and more flexible than the GORE-TEX version, which is expectedly slightly stiffer and rougher to the touch given its waterproof bonding. The upper across both the standard and GORE-TEX versions is very comfortable. Nike Pegasus Trail 2 and Pegasus Trail 2 GORE-TEX Upper We’ve named the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 one of the best trail running shoes! See our Best New Trail Shoes of Fall-Winter 2020 for more recent trail running shoe releases.
Let’s dive into the details of these shoes. The winterized version offers plenty of protection from cold and wet conditions. There are huge updates to this shoe from its previous iterations, most notably the switch to Nike’s React midsole foam, which is the most distinguishing and pleasurable aspect of both versions of the Pegasus Trail 2. The package is outsized, both visibly and in its specs. I picked up a pair of the standard version in July and loved them enough to get the GORE-TEX version for this winter.īoth sport a 10mm drop and the standard version men’s size 9 weighs 11 ounces (312 grams).
Two shoes in one review! This article covers both the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 ($130) and its waterproof counterpart, the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 GORE-TEX ($160). For the latest on the Nike Pegasus trail, check out our Nike Pegasus Trail 3 review.
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