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Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX. 32.1mm stack, 281g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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RoadsSoft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

73Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37 mm stack, cushion 4/5

85Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 27.5 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.1 mm toebox height

97Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 1 BR breathability

21Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 1 BR / ?% drying

63Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.5 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

9.5 mm

Heel stack

37 mm

Forefoot stack

27.5 mm

Weight

281 g

Lug depth

3.6 mm

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability1 BR
Flexibility14.7 N
Heel counter2/5
Energy return57.3 %
Shock absorption124 SA
Midsole softness36.5 HA
Outsole thickness1.6 mm
Tongue padding7.9 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness5.0 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (76.5 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (26.1 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX good for 100-mile races?

Great. 37 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 73/100.

Does the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 76.5 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX?

9.5 mm, with a 37 mm heel stack and 27.5 mm forefoot.

Is the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run