Nike Zegama 2 Review

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Hey guys, I'm Alastair from Trail and Kale, and this is my in-depth review of the Nike Zegama 2 trail running shoes! These highly cushioned shoes are perfect for tackling technical terrain and ultra running. In this video, I’ll cover the key features, performance insights, and why they might be your next go-to trail running shoes.
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In this review:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Nike Zegama 2
00:05:41 - Performance on climbs, descents, and flats
00:11:22 - Best alternatives and competitors
00:12:10 - Are they worth $180?
Key Features:
- Price: $180
- Fit: True to size, medium width
- Upper: Engineered mesh, soft, stretchy with a good lock when you users racer's loop lacing
- Midsole: Nike ZoomX foam for cushioning and responsiveness
- Outsole: Vibram Megagrip for exceptional traction
- Drop: 4 mm (heel to toe)
- Weight: 10.7 Oz (US men's size 9)
- Extras: Built-in gaiter, reflective detailing, and updated tongue
Performance Insights:
- Excellent cushioning and energy return on climbs
- Stable and responsive on technical terrain
- Suitable for all-terrain running, including road sections
- Ideal for ultra running due to comfort and protection
Best Alternatives:
- Arc'teryx Sylan: • Arc'teryx Sylan Review
- HOKA Speedgoat 6: • Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
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@sprintercampervans Месяц назад

Very informative! Thank you 🙏🏻

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Thanks for watching!

@andrew_macneilage Месяц назад

Got my pair this week and i love them. Spent too long convincing myself to run in supershoes and putting up with sore ankles. These are an absolute game changer. So stable, really responsive and just good fun. I didnt need the runners knot either. Thanks for a great video

@trailandkale Месяц назад

That’s so great to hear! Glad you’re enjoying them too, and thanks for watching ✌🏼

@helend2820 2 месяца назад

It’s great to see the feedback on the first version was taken on board!

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

Thank you for tuning it ✌🏼

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

If you have any questions at all please drop them here! Always happy to help :) -Alastair

@leonardoe8869 Месяц назад

Hi, I am in Brazil and going to run El Cruce (Patagonia) - all of my friends have bought the Hoka Speedgoat 5. I thought it was a bit narrow for my feet. From Nike I am able to get the Ultrafly. Do you think that is a good shoe for a 3 day 100KM (broken into 3 runs of 33KM) . Thanks for your videos. I watched this one to understand whether I should get the Zegama or the Ultrafly - I already run on aslphalt, but this is my first run in the mountains and mixed terrain. best, Leo

@trailandkale Месяц назад

@leonardoe8869 hey 👋🏼 that sounds like a fun multi day adventure! I wasn’t keen on the Nike Ultrafly.. the Zegama 2 is better in my opinion - certainly for how you intend to use them anyway… here’s my Ultrafly review to learn more about them: Nike Ultrafly Review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cg0PL5b-F48.html

@leonardoe8869 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale thank you so much. 🔥😉

@trailandkale Месяц назад

You’re welcome! Have a great time!

@maint0r 2 месяца назад

great video, appreciate it :) . Such a shame Nike UK don't do that black colourway - they just have 3 colour mismatches with a white base colour and none of them look great

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Have you tried sportsshoes.com? That’s our fav UK store for running shoes. Great prices too

@rebeccapowell2047 2 месяца назад

Hi, would you recommend this shoe for a crushed linestome trail/gravel 50k? Or any other recommendations for that terrain? Thank you so much!

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

Hey 👋🏼 yes they would be great for that terrain. The cushioned midsole is soft and protective on hard ground and the vibram outsole offers superior traction

@carlorunning85 2 месяца назад

I really appreciate your videos...i am watching youbfrom Italy..i am a puma's fan..they are amazing in the road...could you please test the puma fast trac apex? I heard they are fantastic trail running 👟

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much ✌🏼I’ll try to get hold of the Puma Fast Trac Apex for review! They look cool!!

@carlorunning85 2 месяца назад

@@trailandkale thks...keep on to carry out amazing contents

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

@carlorunning85 thank you, really appreciate it 🙏🏻

@carlorunning85 Месяц назад

@trailandkale looking forward to see the puma apex review 😀

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Need to get hold of those!

@henkheskes2259 Месяц назад

really good video. I am hesitating between the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 and this Nike Zegama 2. I am currently running around 15 km, but I would like to increase this distance in the future. I will soon also participate in an obstacle run and look for new shoes that can be used on and off road. which one would you recommend to me?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Between the two, and based on your use cases, I think the Zegama would be a better fit for you. Regarding that 15k you mentioned, is that daily or weekly mileage?

@henkheskes2259 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale thanks for the advice, it's based on weekly running

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Yeah these should be great for you

@sorinc4096 Месяц назад

Speedgoat 6 or Zegama 2 for somebody who loves Mafate Speed 4 but feeling beat up on longer distances (30k+)?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Great question! I’d personally take the SG6 on anything above 30k as it’s lighter than the Zegama 2. It’s a bit more snug too so you may want to size up a half size (watch my review for more on that). I loved the Mafate speed 4 too.

@ngocduy2179 Месяц назад

Thank you for your review, sir! I have one question are these suitable for a 100k or 100m race?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Yes they would be! 👍🏼

@ngocduy2179 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale thank sir. what about the outsole's grip compared to Speedgoat 5 or Mafate 4?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

@ngocduy2179 very similar, they all use Vibram Megagrip which is best in class right now

@guillermobanosflores7331 16 дней назад

You think these would work good for backpacking as well? Looking for a trail runner that’s as durable as possible

@trailandkale 16 дней назад

Yeah these or the Speedgoat 6 are great for hiking too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q-3k2uwlJqU.html

@ovechkinata 2 месяца назад

Hey Alastair, what distance you think this excels at the best? I’m guessing 50 miler to 100k?

@trailandkale 2 месяца назад

Hey - I think they'd be great all the way up to 100k, but this going to be dependent on the runner, and whether you mind a slightly heavier shoe. Lightweight runners may prefer the Speedgoat 6 - but really there's not all that much in it. It's very technically proficient at all distances up to 100k too - you'll have seen in the review how much fun I had running fast technical downhills in them. :)

@tkamel18 23 дня назад

I live in Houston and it’s hot here. Was thinking about buying these shoes for a trip to the Oregon coast tomorrow…and I need new trail runners anyways. It’s between these or the Brooks Caldera 7! I’m a bit wider on the foot size 12 and 6’ 220 lbs…bigger guy and have two repaired torn ACLs so I need a supportive shoe. I do jog/run in them but really buying them more at trail walkers / light hiking shoes that I can also wear around the city while walking. Which ones should I get between these the Brooks Caldera 7 or any others you might recommend for me? Just liked and subscribed…great video! I don’t run over a 5K and again looking for just a more supportive trail shoe and something versatile for the city and/or gym after being on trails during the day. Really love the look of the Nike Zagama 2 but worried about the breath ability you mentioned as I do live in HTX!

@trailandkale 23 дня назад

Hey, thanks for the sub! The Caldera 7 may be a better fit for you! It's definitely more breathable and has a wider fit, and also footprint underneath which gives it nice stability. It also has plenty of cushioning in the midsole which you'll appreciate. Hope that helps! -Alastair

@tkamel18 23 дня назад

@@trailandkale so guess what I ended up buying and they look (and feel awesome for what I need)?!? Believe it or not the Caldera 7’s felt narrow (despite the reviews) and I wasn’t impressed overall. I ended up getting a brand I’ve never heard of called Karhu Ikoni Trail 1.0 (white version or “barely blue / horizon blue)…these things look and feel awesome. Never heard of the brand till I saw them in the Fleet Feet store in Sugar Land, TX today. I’m in love 😍

@trailandkale 23 дня назад

That’s a new one on me! I’ll have to look into the brand! Glad you found the perfect shoe just in time for your trip!

@tkamel18 23 дня назад

@@trailandkale Finnish brand that’s been around since 1916. Never heard of them until today. Love the lighter color way and it feels so nice so far.

@trailandkale 23 дня назад

Thanks for sharing! I feel like I should have heard of them before! lol will keep an eye out for them

@AndrewCossFit Месяц назад

Watched all your Nike reviews, I'm trying to decide between the Ultrafly, Zegama 2 and Pegasus Trail 5. Which would you recommend for moderate trail running + hiking/rucking?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

For sure the Zegama 2 or the Peg Trail 5. I’d be inclined to go with the Zegama 2 as it’s a bit more capable on the trails

@AndrewCossFit Месяц назад

@@trailandkale Really appreciate your insight! Thank you

@trailandkale Месяц назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for tuning in ✌🏼

@suggg Месяц назад

For me, the mid sole doesnt feel that energetic .... for the amount of weight of these shoes, I think the midsole should feel more lively. I also think the upper mesh is a little too flimsy around the forefoot sidewalls. On off chamber / downhill technical it feels like my forefoot is going to slide off laterally. I lace up through top eyelet and still get a bit of heel lift. My local trails go from ranch road to longer high speed dow hill singletrack wnich sees varying degrees of maintenance. Im going to install some longer bubble laces and give the shoes another couple of outings. This is sort of a odd trail shoe. Keep up all the rad reviews!!!!!!!

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Thanks so much, and thanks for sharing your thoughts too! Are you using the top eyelets with a standard lace setup, or are you using racers loop? Racers loop will give a better fit for sure.

@fraserhanvey9739 29 дней назад

@trailandkale, im looking to buy my first trail shoes, my daily shoe is a nike pegasus, my road race shoe is a super aggresive mizuno wave rebellion 2 which i really love super bouncy. I like the look of speed goat 6, zegama 2 and merrell agility peak 5 (ive always had merrell walking shoes) What would be your pick? Or any other suggestions? Thanks

@fraserhanvey9739 29 дней назад

Should also add I usually run under 10ks, my local park run is gravel, I may do longer distance in future but would be rare

@trailandkale 29 дней назад

Hey there, thanks for all that information! Based on the shoes you currently enjoy and the running you like to do I'd recommend you give the Speedgoat 6 a try! That said, the Zegama 2 and AP5 are both great trail running shoes too! The Brooks Catamount 3 is also a good one but a mit more responsive, but not as cushioned.

@trailandkale 29 дней назад

all those shoes have been reviewed on the channel if you'd like to learn more about them

@fraserhanvey9739 28 дней назад

@trailandkale thanks super helpful, yeah I have watched them all but seemed like you liked them all so was wondering which you liked best 😂

@trailandkale 28 дней назад

lol yeah they’re all good ones for sure! 🤣

@incurab1e Месяц назад

I’m looking at this vs the Norda 001… have you tried both? Which do you prefer?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Hey 👋🏼 The Norda 001 is one I haven’t tried yet - Norda seems to be hard to get ahold of due to them being a small team I think

@mtimbroims Месяц назад

Hi I have both and yhe Zwgama is way more comfortable. For highly highly technical muddy and steep courses I’d suggest the Norda as it’s closer to the ground but otherwise Zegama all the way✌🏼.

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing! ✌🏼

@AXonthespot Месяц назад

How would you choose between this zegama 2 and hoka speedgoat 5 or 6?

@tiffa134 Месяц назад

This is the question we all want answered

@trailandkale Месяц назад

I’d choose the SG6

@trailandkale Месяц назад

I prefer that it’s lighter and it has better control on technical trails (zegama 2 is still good on technical too however, just not quite as good).

@AXonthespot Месяц назад

@@trailandkale Thanks for the response! Absolutely love your review😍

@trailandkale Месяц назад

@AXonthespot thanks so much

@1111italia1111 Месяц назад

I need to update my saucony xodus ultra 2, i wanted to go Hoka maybe mafate to get more confort, i think tecton r not as comfy? i will try in a store. do u think zegama 2 is a great shoe ? i want to buy the best for my new pair ! im fine with any brands! i m looking for a pair who is very comfy for technical terrain and full stones! Salomon ultra Genesis i heard it's better for experience people who r ok if not that comfy; + i think i have a wide foot and i heard salomon is usually narrow! so yeah i will have to put my feet in to feel but i need to select some model before ahah !

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Have you looked into the Hola Speedgoat 6? It’s a great trail shoe for your needs! It’s also available in a wide version 👍🏼

@trailandkale Месяц назад

*Hoka

@1111italia1111 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale im gonna try them too if its more confort than 5 ! thanks.

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Let me know how you get on!

@1111italia1111 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale will do, thanks u so much!

@edlineses Месяц назад

How does this compare with Merrell agility Peak 5?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Hey 👋🏼 Both have awesome traction thanks to Vibram Megagrip outsoles. Zegama 2 has better heel lock and a more responsive ride with good cushioning but it is a touch heavier. Both are super comfortable and run true to size. It's a really close call between these two! If you have specific trails you like to run, or use cases (long distance, lots of jills, short distance etc), or if you prefer firm or cushioned for example, please let me know and I'll share which i think will be best for you. -Alastair

@trailandkale Месяц назад

for a more detailed look here are my written reviews with pics etc: www.trailandkale.com/gear/nike-zegama-2-review/ AND www.trailandkale.com/gear/merrell-agility-peak-5-review/ -Alastair

@evanclemens8968 Месяц назад

How does this compare to ultrafly trail?

@trailandkale Месяц назад

It’s better in my opinion

@trailandkale Месяц назад

When you consider price

@kaishunider4110 23 дня назад

Zegama 2 or Pegasus trail 5 for road running/hiking?

@trailandkale 23 дня назад

Hmm, that’s a tough one - I’d say go with the Zegama 2 if you prefer a lower drop and hike technical trails, it also has zoomx in the midsole making it better for road runs

@kaishunider4110 23 дня назад

@@trailandkale Thank you for the reply :)

@trailandkale 23 дня назад

@kaishunider4110 you’re welcome! ✌🏼