While the first Zegama was cool, it fell down because of its limited grip.
The Zegama 2 offers more traction, plenty of cushioning, and a really responsive ride.
After a few weeks with it I’ve been really impressed.
The Zegama 2 got me out on the trail and looked brilliant in the process.
Out of the box, the Zegama Trail 2 features a really striking design.
This is the Khaki/Hyper Crimson/Burgundy Crush/White option, a special design inspired by the Donghai Yunding trail in China.
In all honesty, I love the design.
The lighter jade color is also a real head-turner, as is the special Two Bays Trail blue version.
Essentially, it’s impossible to find a dull or disappointing colorway.
At its heart, Nike has adopted the extremely responsive and cushioned ZoomX foam midsole.
Stability is another big plus here, and crucial to the trail shoe experience.
With uneven terrain all around, the last thing you want is movement and rotation.
The fit of the entire upper is very comfortable.
The original Zegamas lost out big time because of its poor traction.
For the Zegama 2, Nike has added the Vibram Megagrip and the effect is obvious.
The Zegama 2 displays extremely good build quality and exudes durability.
While there are a couple of overlays on the toes for extra durability, these shoes aren’t waterproof.
If you land yourself in a large enough puddle, your feet will get wet.
If you do want a waterproof trail shoe, options from the likes of Saucony available.
Across my testing and research, the other drawbacks I’ve come across are few.
There are some concerns about how hot the shoe runs given how substantial it is.
There are versions for men and women, with five or six colors respectively.
4/5
Design
Very striking design, lots of cool features, a real head-turner.
5/5
Performance
Excellent cushioning and stability on rugged, uneven terrain as well as road surfaces.
Traction also strong, few weak spots.
4.5/5
Overall
A real personal favorite of mine - a good-looking trail shoe that does the business.
Should I buy the Nike Zegama 2?
A lighter, more rounded trail shoe based on the brilliant Nike Pegasus, also cheaper.
$150/130/AU$200
$140/135/AU$240
Nike’s cheaper, general purpose trail shoe.
