Nike ACG Zegama Trail review

The ACG Zegama Trail is Nike's answer for runners who want deep cushioning off-road. Nike's updated midsole puts more ZoomX foam directly underfoot, its lightest and most energetic cushioning, and adds a layer of Cushlon 3.0 for impact protection and stability on uneven ground. For grip it uses a Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug technology, which sets it apart from the Pegasus Trail and its Nike rubber. Nike widened the forefoot and toe box so feet can splay on tough terrain, and an improved stretchy ankle cuff keeps debris out. The drop is 4 mm and the weight is about 11.9 oz in a men's 10. A GORE-TEX version sells for $200. The drawbacks are price and data: at $180 it costs $30 more than the Peregrine 16, and Nike does not publish stack height or lug depth, so it is hard to compare cushioning directly with the Topo and Saucony shoes.

Who it is for

Runners who want Nike's softest trail cushioning with Vibram grip for steep climbs and long descents.

Price

$180 for the men's version at the Nike US store when checked.

ACG Zegama Trail $180
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• ZoomX foam directly underfoot for maximum cushioning
• Cushlon 3.0 foam layer for impact protection and stability
• Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug technology
• Roomier forefoot and toe box
• Stretchy ankle cuff to keep debris out

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: ZoomX foam, Nike's lightest cushioning
• Strength: Vibram Megagrip rubber
• Strength: A GORE-TEX version is sold for $200
• Weakness: The second most expensive shoe here at $180
• Weakness: 11.9 oz in a men's 10 is the heaviest Nike here
• Weakness: Nike does not publish stack height

Key facts

• Price: $180 (men's)
• Weight: 11.9 oz (338 g), men's 10
• Stack height: Not published
• Drop: 4 mm
• Outsole: Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug

Where it ranks

Nike ACG Zegama Trail is No. 8 in our Best Trail Running Shoes verdict.