Nike · Reviewed by Ben Parkes - Trail Reviews · Published 2026-04-17
Based on a review by Ben Parkes - Trail Reviews (accessed 2026-04-17).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about high comfort with a wider, anatomical toe box — just accept grip is not best-in-class, insufficient for muddy, technical, or winter conditions.
The reviewer recommends the Nike ACG Pegasus Trail 6, stating that he has "really enjoyed running in" it and finds it to be a "very comfy shoe and a really good option for anyone looking to start exploring their trails in the local area while still doing some running on the roads as well." He concludes it's a "jack-of-all-trades shoe" offering a reliable fit and versatility.
This review provides a detailed look at the Nike ACG Pegasus Trail 6, covering its technical specifications such as stack height, drop, lug depth, and weight. It also assesses the shoe's comfort, fit, versatility across different terrains, and its performance in various conditions, including a comparison with the Salomon Aero Glide Gravel.
The Nike ACG Pegasus Trail is a highly recommended daily trainer for runners seeking a versatile shoe for light trails and roads. Its increased stack height (39mm heel, 31mm forefoot) and wider toe box provide exceptional comfort and stability, allowing toes to splay out naturally. However, the ReactX midsole offers a firm, muted ride and the grip, while adequate for light trails, is not suitable for muddy or technical winter conditions. If you need one comfortable, reliable shoe for diverse easy runs on prepared surfaces, this is a solid choice. If you require aggressive grip for technical terrain or a responsive shoe for race day, consider other options.
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Nike increased the stack height by 2 mm at the back, now 39 mil, and by 3.5 mm at the front, now 31 mil. This results in an 8 mm drop, compared to the Peg Trail 5's 9.5 mm drop.
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The shoe features an updated ATC 2.0 rubber compound and a different lug pattern with a consistent depth of 3.5 mm.
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The shoe is slightly wider in the forefoot and toe box, offering a more anatomical fit to allow toes to splay out more comfortably.
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The weight has increased by 17 grams for a UK size 12, primarily due to the slight increase in foam.
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The reviewer confirms he bought the shoe 100% with his own money, ensuring a completely unsponsored and ungifted review.
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The shoe weighs 361 grams for the reviewer's UK size 12.
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The shoe fit true to size for the reviewer, who typically wears a UK size 12 in Nike shoes.
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The ReactX foam in the midsole is firm, particularly noticeable on roads, but less so on trails where the ground is softer.
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On trails, the firm midsole provides good stability and confidence on uneven terrain.
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The wider toe box contributes significantly to comfort, with no rubbing or foot movement issues, and the lockdown was spot on.
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The shoe demonstrates high versatility, suitable for walking, hiking, and jogging on various light terrains including roads, dirt, grit, hard pack, and single trails.
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While the grip is fine for light trails in spring, summer, and autumn, it is not best in class and will not be sufficient for winter, muddy, or technical conditions.
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The shoe is definitely not a fast running shoe, with the ReactX midsole providing a muted ride. It's better suited as a comfortable daily option.
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The Salomon Aero Glide Gravel is £10 more expensive, has 2mm more stack, the same drop, but is 50g lighter. The Salomon is softer, while the Nike offers better stability and grip due to slightly longer lugs.
The reviewer states that this is a classic 'road and trail shoe' ideal for light trails, gravel, hard pack dirt, and grit, while also being 'okay on the road.' He highlights its versatility for walking, hiking, and jogging across various terrains, from trail to dirt to roads.
The reviewer found the shoe to be 'all good and true to size' for his UK size 12, noting it fit 'absolutely perfectly.' He also praised the slightly wider forefoot and toe box for an anatomical fit, reporting no rubbing and a spot-on lockdown.
The shoe's purpose is for 'light trails, gravel, hard pack dirt, grit, basically anywhere with a nice prepared surface,' and it performs well on roads. The reviewer specifically states it is 'not going to be suitable for any muddy or technical or any rocky terrain.'
The reviewer listed comfort as his first 'like,' attributing it significantly to the wider toe box which provides a good anatomical fit. He experienced 'absolutely no issues with any rubbing' and found the lockdown to be 'spot on' with good padding.
The reviewer describes the grip as 'absolutely fine' for light trails during spring, summer, and autumn. However, he emphasizes that it's 'not the best in class out there' and 'is not going to cut it' in winter, muddy, or more technical conditions.
The shoe uses Nike's ReactX foam, which the reviewer notes is 'a little bit firm,' especially on roads. On trails, this firmness translates to 'really good stability and confidence on the uneven terrain.' He mentions it will soften over time but is 'a little bit on the firmer side' initially.
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The Nike ACG Pegasus Trail 6 features an increased stack height (39mm heel, 31mm forefoot), an 8mm drop, and 3.5mm lugs with an updated ATC 2.0 rubber. It's designed for light trails and roads, offering good comfort with a wider toe box and excellent stability on uneven terrain due to its firm ReactX midsole. However, the grip is not ideal for muddy or winter conditions, and the shoe is not designed for speed. The reviewer compares it to the Salomon Aero Glide Gravel, noting the Nike's better stability and grip on varied terrain.
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