Nike zegma 2

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Nike zegma 2

Price

270

Rating

High

Popularity

Less Popular

The Nike Zegama 2 is a trail running shoe designed for rugged terrains, offering superior grip and cushioning, sitting between the Nike Wildhorse 7 and the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 in terms of durability and versatility.

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6 colorways

Colorway: Summit White/Laser Orange/Total Orange/Black

Widths available: normal

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Summary

The Nike Zegma 2 is a versatile running shoe designed to offer a blend of comfort, support, and responsiveness for runners who favor a balanced ride. Positioned as a mid-tier option within Nike's extensive lineup, it caters to those looking for a reliable shoe that provides stability and cushioning without the premium features found in their elite models like the Nike ZoomX or Alphafly. The Zegma 2 is known for its comfortable fit and durable outsole, making it suitable for both short and long-distance runs, and appeals to a wide range of athletes from casual joggers to more dedicated runners seeking consistency in their running gear.

Surface

trail

Cushioning

MinLowMediumHighMax(34mm)

Category

ResponsiveBalancedComfort

Breathability

LowMediumHigh(Engineered Mesh upper)

Weight

320g

Heel-to-Toe Drop

4mm0mm14mm

Support

NeutralLightHigh

Width options

normal

Grip

LowMediumHighMax(medium density, 4mm lugs) - Vibram Megagrip rubber

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Pros & Cons

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Most Mentioned Pros

Most Mentioned Cons

comfort (3)
foam (2)
protection (2)
softness (1)
midsole (1)
drop (1)
bounce (1)
Pros
"The Nike Zegama 2 offers exceptional cushioning thanks to its ZoomX foam midsole."
ZoomX foam
cushioning
soft
bounce
"The ZoomX foam provides seemingly unlimited cushioning underfoot, enhancing comfort during runs."
ZoomX foam
cushioning
comfort
"The cushioning provided by the ZoomX midsole is exceptional, making it comfortable to run on."
ZoomX midsole
energy return
comfort
"The shoe features enhanced cushioning with more ZoomX foam for a bouncy ride."
ZoomX
cushioned
bounce
"The ZoomX foam midsole offers a balance of cushioning and responsiveness."
ZoomX
cushioning
responsiveness
"The ZoomX midsole provides an exceptionally comfortable and responsive ride."
ZoomX
responsiveness
cushioning
"The shoe features a highly cushioned ZoomX midsole, providing a smooth ride."
ZoomX
cushioning
smooth ride
"The cushioning in the Nike Zegama 2 offers a plush and bouncy experience that differentiates it from other trail shoes."
cushioning
plush
bouncy
comfort
"The ZoomX midsole provides excellent cushioning and responsiveness for uphill runs."
comfort
responsiveness
climbing
"The shoe's design allows for a smooth and protective ride over rough surfaces."
smooth
protection
rough terrain
"The ZoomX foam offers excellent protection and comfort."
ZoomX foam
cushion
bounce
"With a 4mm drop, the shoe provides a springy texture that aids in speed and cadence during runs."
4mm drop
springy
cadence
speed
Cons
"The shoe lacks the bouncy and energetic feel of its predecessor due to changes in the midsole."
cushion
energy return
midsole
"The cushioning might feel overly soft for some runners."
cushioning
climbing performance

breathability (2)
tongue (2)
ventilation (1)
plush materials (1)
upper (1)
padding (1)
fatigue (1)
break-in (1)
Pros
"The engineered-mesh upper offers good breathability and support."
mesh upper
breathability
support
"The shoe features a lightweight mesh upper that offers excellent ventilation."
mesh
ventilation
"The engineered mesh upper enhances breathability, keeping feet cool."
engineered mesh
breathable
comfort
"The upper allows for excellent ventilation, which is beneficial for comfort during runs."
breathability
ventilation
comfort
"It features a gusseted tongue that prevents debris from entering the shoe, enhancing comfort and usability."
gusseted
protection
"The updated longer and padded tongue enhances overall comfort."
comfort
padded
tongue
"The shoe's upper materials are plush and comfortable, prioritizing a soft experience over performance."
upper material
comfort
plush
"The engineered mesh upper provides a snug, comfortable fit."
comfort
fit
soft
"The shoe features a comfortable and padded upper that enhances overall comfort during runs."
padded upper
comfort
soft feel
"The shoes offer exceptional comfort, especially on long runs."
long runs
foot fatigue
cushioning
Cons
"Long break-in period of the shoe may lead to discomfort during initial use."
break-in
discomfort
initial use
"The upper material holds onto water and takes a long time to dry."
water retention
drying time
"Breathability is not optimal for very hot conditions."
breathability
hot conditions
"The ankle's gaiter-type material is ineffective in providing a complete seal against debris."
gaiter
comfort
debris
"The shoe lacks a proper toe bumper which is crucial for trail running."
toe bumper
protection
technical terrain
"The shoe runs hot, leading to the development of hotspots."
hotspots
breathability
comfort issue
"The shoe lacks in forefoot protection due to its design."
forefoot
safety
"Tighter lacing can create painful pressure points, making it uncomfortable during runs."
pressure points
comfort issues
"While generally comfortable, the fit issues diminish the shoe's capability on rougher terrain."
comfort
technical terrain
"The engineered mesh upper might not provide enough support for challenging terrains."
breathability
structure

weight (2)
wear resistance (1)
overall (1)
construction (1)
heel padding (1)
reinforcement (1)
material (1)
upper_materials (1)
Pros
"Durability of the shoe is commendable, with little wear noted even after extensive use."
durability
upper material
"The shoe delivers exceptional durability, ensuring it withstands the rigors of trail running."
durable
long-lasting
"The shoe's structure appears well-designed and is expected to hold up well over time."
well-structured
stability
"The heel padding durability scored impressively high, indicating excellent comfort and support for the heel."
heel comfort
durability
"The shoe has durable reinforcement around pressure points, enhancing longevity."
pressure points
durability
"The Nike Zegama 2 features a tough and sturdy outer that provides excellent protection against rugged terrains."
durability
protection
rugged
outer
terrain
Cons
"The shoe is heavier than some alternatives in the market, such as the Hoka Speedgoat 5."
weight
comparison
heavier
"The shoe's weight may not suit everyone, especially for racing."
heavy shoes
racing
trail running
"The upper material might not be durable enough for rugged conditions."
upper
durability
soft material

versatility (2)
flexibility (2)
smoothness (2)
striking (1)
speed (1)
shape (1)
energy return (1)
responsiveness (1)
Pros
"The shoe excels as a versatile option for various running conditions."
versatile
daily trainer
trail running
"It is suitable for both long-distance running and hiking, accommodating a variety of activities."
long-distance
hiking
trail
"Designed for midfoot and forefoot strikers, offering an optimal ride for these strikers."
midfoot
forefoot
running style
"The shoe demonstrates impressive flexibility lengthwise, enhancing overall comfort during runs."
flexible
comfortable
"The midsole flex allows for a natural foot movement, enhancing the running experience."
flex
natural movement
"The updated rocker geometry improves the ride and promotes a smoother transition from midfoot to toe-off."
rocker
smooth ride
transition
"The shoe delivers a smooth ride, enhancing performance for long distance runs."
ride
performance
long distance
"The Zegama 2 is surprisingly fast due to its responsive cushioning."
responsive
fast
flat terrain
"The shoe's rocker shape enhances performance on hard and flat surfaces."
rocker
road-to-trail
performance
"The Nike Zegama 2 allows for a good energy return, contributing to speed and enhancing performance on trails."
speed
energy return
performance
"The ZoomX midsole provides excellent responsiveness for trail running."
ZoomX
trail running
energy return
Cons
"The shoe's weight remains high, which may hinder performance for some runners."
heavy
performance
weight
"Although designed for trail running, it doesn't perform as well as leading fell running shoes in mountain terrain."
mountain
performance
"The lip on the back of the shoe may pose a challenge for downhill technical runs."
lip
downhill
technical paths

width (4)
lacing (3)
security (1)
spaciousness (1)
size (1)
roominess (1)
anatomy (1)
comfort (1)
Pros
"The shoe offers a secure fit with an upper that hugs the foot effectively, enhanced by a built-in gaiter."
secure
upper
fit
"The wide toe box design accommodates most foot widths, improving overall fit."
toe box
accommodative
"The lacing system allows for a secure fit without pressure points."
fit
lacing system
secure
"The Zegama Trail 2 has a roomier toe box that enhances comfort during long runs."
toe box
long runs
fit
"The shoe fits true to size, making it easy to select the right size."
true to size
fitting
UK size
"The Nike Zegama 2 has a well-designed fit, providing ample room without being overly spacious."
comfortable fit
upper design
"The snug sock fit of the Nike Zegama 2 provides a secure feel around the ankle, enhancing overall stability during runs."
sock fit
tight lacing
ankle support
security
Cons
"The updated version has a snugger fit that may not accommodate wider feet."
fit
snug
narrow
high-volume
"The Zegama 2 fits slightly narrow, which may be problematic for wider feet."
narrow fit
foot width
size issue
"The snug sock fit may not suit runners with wider feet, potentially requiring them to size up."
sock fit
size
fit preference
"The fit of the shoe could be improved for narrower feet."
narrow feet
stability
"Runners with wide feet or high-volume feet may find the shoe too constricting to use comfortably."
fit
high-volume
constriction
"There is limited vertical space in the toebox, which could be uncomfortable for some runners."
toebox
fit
vertical space
"The lacing system's limited eyelet design may affect the ability to achieve a customized fit."
lacing system
fit
adjustability
"Lacing system feels inconsistent, leading to a problematic fit during runs."
lacing issues
insecure fit
"The lacing system is overly complex and heavy for a trail shoe."
lacing system
weight
complexity
"The fit around the forefoot feels narrow and may cause discomfort."
narrow fit
discomfort
"The toebox lacks sufficient vertical space, which could be uncomfortable for some runners."
toebox
volume
fit
"The fit may not accommodate runners with high-volume feet, potentially leading to discomfort."
high-volume
fit
discomfort
"Heel slip can occur during climbs."
heel slip
climbing
fit issues
"Laces may be too short for wider feet."
wide feet
lace issues
"The bootie construction doesn’t provide full foot wrapping, requiring an additional gaiter in some conditions."
bootie
gaiter
foot security
"The extended heel design may not suit every runner's preference."
design
heel comfort
"The fit of the shoe can be difficult to dial in, leading to slippage during runs."
slippage
fit issues
"The heel cup's width can cause instability on technical trails, leading to side-to-side movement."
instability
technical terrain
"The fit issues are particularly pronounced during more technical runs, impacting the overall experience."
technical trails
fit issues

support (3)
upgrade (1)
secure fit (1)
midfoot support (1)
heel counter (1)
overall (1)
heel support (1)
general (1)
Pros
"The addition of SR-02 foam enhances the shoe's stability on technical trails."
SR-02 foam
stability
protection
"The midsole features a good ratio of cushioning while still maintaining some stability and durability enhancements from previous models."
ratio
enhanced
durability
"The shoe offers good stability despite its high stack height, making it suitable for trail runs."
stability
high stack
carrier foam
"Improved stability is a significant upgrade from the original model."
stability
upgrade
descents
"The bootie construction provides a secure fit and keeps out debris during runs."
bootie construction
debris protection
secure
"The midsole offers good stability despite the high stack height, particularly for midfoot strikers."
stability
midfoot strike
support
"The internal heel counter provides added stability across various terrains."
stability
terrain
support
Cons
"The shoe is less stable than other options, leading to potential discomfort."
stability
discomfort
technical trails
"The shoe is not suitable for heel strikers due to its design."
heel striking
stability
unfavorable design
"The shoe is fairly unstable, particularly problematic for technical trails."
instability
technical trails
"Requires mindfulness while running to keep foot position stable."
foot position
careful running
"Potential for ankle injuries due to high stack and instability."
ankle injuries
instability
"The shoe feels back-weighted due to the distribution of foam, which may affect stability."
back-weighted
stability
foam
"The soft midsole may compromise stability on uneven terrain, requiring more attention from the runner."
soft midsole
stability
technical terrain
"The heel height could lead to instability for certain running styles."
heel strike
instability
running style

traction (1)
outsole (1)
wet conditions (1)
flexibility (1)
lugs (1)
wet performance (1)
Pros
"The shoe’s new Vibram Megagrip outsole significantly improves traction on various surfaces."
Vibram Megagrip
traction
outsole
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole offers robust traction and durability over a variety of conditions."
Vibram
durability
grippy
"The shoe features Vibram Megagrip for exceptional wet traction."
Vibram
wet traction
performance outsole
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole offers incredible traction on various surfaces."
traction
outsole
various surfaces
"The use of Vibram Megagrip in the outsole improves grip on various terrains."
Vibram
traction
outsole
"The Vibram MegaGrip outsole significantly improves traction."
Vibram
outsole
muddy trails
gravel
sand
"The grip on various surfaces, including wet ones, is impressive."
wet surfaces
mud
rock
"The updated Vibram outsole provides exceptional traction on various terrains."
Vibram
traction
performance
"The Vibram outsole provides excellent grip on various terrains."
Vibram
descent
confidence
"It is equipped with a Vibram Megagrip outsole providing superior grip on various terrains."
Vibram
grip
traction
"The traction is superb, especially in wet conditions, making it reliable for various weather scenarios."
wet traction
reliable
grip
"Flexibility in the outsole allows the shoe to adapt well to uneven or wet terrain, enhancing overall grip."
flexible outsole
contouring
grip
"The aggressive chevron lugs enhance grip, preventing slipping even on loose surfaces."
grip
chevron lugs
wet surfaces
Cons
"The outsole has excess exposed foam which could be detrimental to traction."
outsole
exposed foam
traction
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole may struggle on very wet surfaces."
wet conditions
outsole performance

aesthetics (1)
debris prevention (1)
water-resistance (1)
appearance (1)
gaiter (1)
breathability (1)
protection (1)
weight (1)
Pros
"The design and styling of the Zegama 2 adds a visual appeal that stands out."
design
style
"The built-in gaiter effectively keeps out debris during trail runs."
debris protection
gaiter
trail running
"The shoe's soft upper material dries quickly, allowing for higher comfort in wet conditions."
quick drying
upper material
comfort
"The Zegama 2 is visually appealing as with most Nike running shoes."
design
Nike
style
"The sock fit also acts as a gaiter, preventing debris from entering the shoe while running on rough paths."
gaiter
debris protection
forest running
"The shoe's breathability is excellent, keeping feet cool and dry during runs."
breathability
coolness
dryness
"The shoe's construction incorporates a built-in gaiter to protect against debris."
gaiter
dirt protection
trail running
Cons
"The shoe's weight is a disadvantage for those seeking lighter options."
weight
heavy
lightweight alternatives
"The complexity of the upper design could contribute to excessive weight."
upper design
complexity
weight
"The upper materials are too bulky, adding unnecessary weight to the shoe."
upper
weight
material
"These shoes are priced higher compared to similar options available."
cost
value
"Limited technical information regarding eco-friendliness and material sourcing is a concern."
transparency
eco-friendliness
"The shoe may not drain or dry well after being soaked, which could affect comfort."
water retention
heaviness

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Model Updates

The Nike Zegama 2 features an updated outsole design with more aggressive lugs for improved traction on various terrains, and introduces a redesigned upper with enhanced materials for better durability and breathability. Additionally, it incorporates an improved cushioning system for superior comfort and energy return during long runs.

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