Our verdict
Pros
- Fantastic waterproofing
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- Great for road-to-trail transitions
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- Responsive
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- Supports moderately flat feet
- Straight-out-the-box comfort
- Lighter than other GTX shoes
- Locked-in heel
- Worth every penny
Cons
- Lacks durability
- Not for summer runs
Audience verdict
- Top 30% in white pink and purple jordans
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Comparison
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| Audience score | 87 Great! | 84 Good! | 76 Bad! | 87 Great! | |
| Price | $160 | $160 | $130 | $165 | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight labWeight brand | 11 oz / 311g10.9 nike mercurial superfly hyper punch bottom shoes | 9.6 oz / 271g9.6 nike shox tl1 blue belt size conversion | 10.3 oz / 293g11.4 oz / 323g | 11.4 oz / 323g10.7 oz / 303g | |
| Drop labDrop brand | 9.8 mm10.0 mm | 12.8 mm10.0 mm | 10.2 mm9.5 mm | 11.3 mm10.0 mm | |
| Strike pattern | Mid/forefootHeel | Heel | Heel | Heel | |
| Midsole softness | - | Average | Firm | Very firm | |
| Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Small | Average | Very small | |
| Toebox durability | - | Good | Very good | Good | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Very good | Very good | Good | |
| Outsole durability | - | Decent | Decent | Very bad | |
| Breathability | Very bad | Bad | Bad | Good | |
| Toebox width at the widest part | Average | Average | Average | Narrow | |
| Toebox width at the big toe | - | Average | Average | Average | |
| Stiffness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Average | Small | Small | |
| Torsional rigidity | Average | Rigid | Rigid | Very rigid | |
| youth girls nike shox nz sneakers shoes | Average | Flexible | Average | Average | |
| Lug depth | 3.3 mm | 3.5 mm | 2.7 mm | 5.0 mm | |
| Heel stack labnike tiempo indoor price chart printable template | 32.5 mm36.0 mm | 37.7 mm37.0 mm | 34.5 mm35.0 mm | 33.2 mm26.0 mm | |
| Forefoot labForefoot brand | 22.7 mm26.0 mm | 24.9 mm27.0 mm | 24.3 mm26.0 mm | 21.9 mm16.0 mm | |
| Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| For heavy runners | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Season | Winter | Winter | Winter | Summer | |
| Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | - | |
| Ranking | #162 Top 43% | #151 Bottom 38% | #241 Bottom 2% | #89 Top 37% | |
| Popularity | #135 Top 36% | #170 Bottom 30% | #131 Bottom 46% | #150 Bottom 39% |
Who should buy the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX
Dubbed as the workhorse with wings, this Pegasus for the trails is perfect for runners looking for a:
- waterproof shoe that's lively and supportive
- comfortable yet lively trail shoe for mellow days
- versatile road-to-trail shoe that can also handle trail hikes
Who should NOT buy this trail shoe
If you need a breathable, summer-ready version of the shoe, we recommend seeing the Nike Pegasus Trail 3.
And if durability is your number one priority in a trail running shoe, we think it's smart to consider the following (also waterproof): nike vapormax flyknit 2 beige green carpet grey.
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Through rain, snow, slush, and muddy trails, the Pegasus Trail 3 GTX keeps the runners' feet completely dry. Because of this, many say it's worth every penny despite it being an expensive shoe.
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Waterproof shoes, in general, run warm. And this is the case with the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX. This is the tradeoff for the impermeability you get.
Killer traction
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The outsole latches to the ground so well; downhill and uphill climbs have also been a breeze. This is a nice surprise given that the lug depth on the Pegasus Trail 3 GTX is 3.3 mm which is the average for white pink and purple jordans (3.5 mm).
Cushy upon step-in
We found that there's no need to break the shoe in! Like the non-GTX version, the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX is comfortable straight out of the box.
The Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX is one of the softest running shoes on our list to date. With a durometer reading of 11.5 HA, it is a crazy 140% softer than the average!
However, when the shoe is exposed to cold temperatures (spending 20 minutes in the freezer in our case), it gets significantly firmer (by 66%). And even with that, this Pegasus Trail shoe remains 31% softer than most running shoe foams at room temperature.
A good amount of cushioning to keep you protected
The Pegasus Trail comes with a pretty generous stack height.
With 32.5 mm in the heel and 22.7 mm in the forefoot, it has an offset of 9.8 mm. This corresponds to the drop which is officially stated by the brand (10 mm).
Plenty of flex makes the ride feel natural
The Pegasus Trail 3 GTX also appears to be among the most flexible running shoes (both road and trail shoes). It is 50% more bendy than the average, so your feet are going to move nice and free in this Nike shoe.
At the same time, there is enough torsional rigidity to help you feel stable enough. We gave it 3 out of 5 in our subjective assessment.
Loads of pop from the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX
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There's no need to expend so much energy because it was SO easy to get to the next step in this Nike shoe.
Run steady
Going long distances in the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX, we felt very well-supported in this neutral shoe.
Even more, the balanced cushion and the extended heel maintained our surefooted steps on rocky, uneven terrains.
The shoe manages to provide a sufficient level of stability even without having an extra wide platform. Its forefoot (112.6 mm) and heel (90.7 mm) widths are right at the average across running shoes (111.7 mm and 88.7 mm respectively).
Won't let you down (literally)
On average, Gore-Tex running shoes weigh in at 11.5 oz (326 g) in men's US 9. On the other hand, the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX only weighs in at 10.9 oz (309 g).
Heel hold is uh-mazing
There's sufficient padding in the heel that locks the foot in. Even better, it doesn't cause chafing or rubbing at all!
True to size and fits as expected
The Pegasus Trail 3 GTX fits perfectly in our regular running shoe size. For an average-width foot, the toebox is just right as well.
Based on our caliper measurement, the shoe's toebox is 96.4 mm in the widest part while the average is 98.3 mm. So, if you have wide feet, there are more spacious versions available, like the nike air span 2 royal white blue shoes women (100+ mm in the toebox).
The well-padded tongue is noticeably thicker than on most running shoes. It is 8.2 mm thick while the average is 6 mm.
The tongue is also gusseted which prevents it from shifting side-to-side and keeps the foot locked in.
