Nike Zegama 2 Full Review. Finn Ran Over 200 Miles Straight In This Shoe! 

Think water retention issue is a dealbreaker for me. Appreciate these in-depth discussions!

I love the hot take of the Zegama to Alphafly for WS. Again, calling into question the necessity of trail "super" shoes.

As usual, the most content-trail-rich review I've seen on the Z2. Now we just need a little (*cough*) attention to the Xodus Ultra 3, since I haven't seen a CP on versions 1 or 2. Consider us curious? Great job, gents!

These reviews are so detailed. Thank you!

In the comparison i missed the Saucony Exodus Ultra cause they use exact the same midsole concept. Still a great test. Thank you!!!

This damn shoe is so amazing! Been waiting for this review.

Lukewarm take: They should make a trail running industry rule that if a shoe is $180 or above, it should have a matryx or matryx like upper

Wow! Really enjoyed this conversation. I've been torn deciding between the Nike Zegama 2, Peg 5, and Ultrafly as my next trail shoe and this video sealed it for me. Used your RW link and excited to get mine for my long weekend run. 🔥

Thank you both for such thorough reviews. Loved the Zegama 1 except the stability factor. Sounds like the 2 is worth the hefty price tag! Might have to actually pay full price on a pair of shoes for once

Loved the comprehensive breakdown, thanks so much. I think like most runners I’ll be waiting for this to go on serious discount before consideration - the cost is up around 20% I believe over v1 and I don’t see a 20% improvement. Looking forward to the next shoe on the review slate 👍🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄😸

I'm having a hard time between the Ultrafly on sale now and these. Thanks a lot for the detailed review! You guys are the best.

Another great review, ive been using nike for decades now. I've tried adidas for a few years but found myself coming back to nike due to the consistency of the upper and the durability of the foam. As someone who is 210LBS, I can really notice when the foam on a shoe starts to wear out. Nike also does great discounts/sales, I check the app like once every few weeks, you can get these shoes for as low as $80, especially between seasons. I have an extra pair of wildhorse 8's when my current pair wear out.

I trust you guys and your reviews. I just ordered a pair -- as I think this shoe will fit me and my approach pretty well.

Great review as always would you choose this over the Altra Experience Wild ?

@ last segment, definitely worth the price for me. Zoomx + vibram. All I need to know. I don’t understand people not caring about vibram (or better) outsoles. All of these in house rubbers or getting a tire company to make you an outsole are so far below Vibram it’s insane. (VJ shoes and other butyl rubber in their own class). My Hot take: If you don’t need Vibram or better on your trail shoe then you don’t need a trail shoe. Get a road shoe with a rubber outsole.

Thanks for another detailed and honest review. Just ordered a pair for 130 USD and looking forward to see if it is going to be companion during my 1st 100miler in November. Happy running everyone :)

Wish they would use the mesh from the Kiger 9 upper, that was perfect and way more breathable.

Best shoe reviews on RU-vid. What shoe would you recommend to race Sonoma? Ultrafly, speed ultra, tecton x3, something else?

Great review as always! Looks like a great all rounder for long distance, but does the lack of toe protection raise concern for survival mode type miles? I need a blow up friendly max cushion type just in case haha

I find them to be an outstanding recovery day , easy mileage shoe that will save your legs over time. They’ve been perfect for me coming out of a calf strain. On a side note, you guys need to check out the new VJ Maxx 2’s!

Oh dear, the Alphafly 3 on trails 😱 That thing is the most elaborate stone trap ever made, I can’t cross a gravel path in them without picking up a hitchhiker 🙈 Thanks for this review guys! Put the Zegama 2 on my wish list 😂

From a price and use standpoint, I feel like a good comparison could be Mafate 4 vs Zegama 2

Trusted trail reviewers 🔥🔥🔥

I used mine for a (comparatively paltry) 35 mile ultra, totally agree with the review. They are awesome, my niggles mirror yours. They definitely don’t drain water as well as the wildhorse 8’s, and caused me some blistering at a particular wrinkle on my sole. It 100% needs more toebox vertical room and id say width too, ive heard ultrafly is better but yet to try them out myself. Lace length was rubbish, got much longer ones to lace lock. And for me I’d get rid of the gaiter for a traditional heel. Overall I loved them though, is definitely the best Nike grip ive had. They wont replace my Salomon Wildcross for muddy British Canicross races, but no worries for anything less. They seem way too good to use for training miles 😂

How dare you Brett??!!! Max Trabuco for life 😂🙃

As my Zegama 1 still is good for at least 200 k I'll wait till I get some discount on the Zegama 2 and also use my Ultraflys which I really like and got with a big discount. How about a Trabuco Max 3 review, I think Asics made the midsole even more cushioned and higher ...?

you may be on to something.., I saw someone finish a trail race in plated saucony road shoes, in the Georgia woods a few months ago. she did fine. I think it was the endo speed 2.

How does it compare with the Mafate Speed 4? I’m guessing the Mafate 5 must be due soon?

had to give a like for "Cocodona, shoe donor" by Brett

So you didn't use those 4 pairs of Genesis after all like we saw in the Cocodona gear review video? What make you change your mind and what happend to those first pair Genesis?

As a counterpoint to shoes of this nature how about trying the Xero Mesa Trail 2 ? I’d be interested to hear what your opinions are 👍🏾🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😸

I returned the Zegama 2's after a brief period. Too hot, too chunky, no toe protections, totally overbuilt...onward...I did enjoy the Zegama 1's so pretty disappointed...

I really put this shoe through the ringer. Training hard and long with lots of water crossings, I found this shoe holds up well. Zero blisters, no hotspots or any kind of toe the toebox or bad lace bite. I really think this is an all rounder generalist with the comfort of a long distance ultra race shoe. I am using this shoe in my next race as far as they can go without swapping. Hoping it is the second shoe to last a full 100 miles without any major issues. The only other shoe to last me a whole 100 miler was the speedgoat 3. I wasn't a big fan of the side flare and want the laces to be like 1 inch longer for the better use of a runners knot. I definitely see lots of weight reduction but overall this is the most balanced option for anyone in the 100km+ category.

Have you guys tried the Speedgoat 6? Don’t think it’s softer anymore. Would you guys pick the Zegama 2 over the Caldera 7 every time?

great review - I listened and wanted to buy this immediatley based on the pros, but feel it'd be too narrow, for me, a member of the vocal minority wide foot community. I think zegama to alpha fly ws100 is a legit big brain move. didn't a mexican runner win an entire ultratrail in the alpha fly this year?

Altra Olympus could be a comp too

Rock plate?

Im dead serious! 💘

Commenting because Brett is on something. Not sure he's *onto* something, but he is clearly on something :p

I put about 300 miles the Zegama 1, love everything about the shoe but the weight. They are so heavy and they feel it. Was disappointed to see the weight has not improved. It is just too heavy to race in, imo.

Matrix bois

Some times I go with the look, and that shoe is horrible! Also what that thing on top when you use your laces... seems a lot over constructed

Never worn a Nike, ever.. In my life. And this doesnt look like a trail shoe, this looks Walmart. I always say that only performance counts, and that I don't care about the looks (as long as the shoe look fire.. to stay consistent). If they have it in wide I will swallow my pride and try to get it.. 2E would be the reason to Nike for the first time..

even a pair of tnf enduris is way better for non tech ultra distance, than this brick