Nike Pegasus Trail 3

One of the most anticipated launches of Spring 2021, the new Nike Pegasus Trail 3 land with important features to consolidate this model as one of the references for versatile and efficient footwear for all those lovers of running and walking in the mountains.

With only three versions on the market, the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 position itself as one of the trail running shoes with the best cushioning, but also with optimal stability. The comfortable and responsive running experience remains the hallmark of this Nike model, which is also optimised to adapt to multiple mountain terrains.

Nike Pegasus Trail 3: Highlights

Before we get into the main new features of these renewed Nike Pegasus Trail 3, it should be noted that the developers of the famous brand from Oregon have decided to keep what worked well in their previous version of the Nike Pegasus Trail 2. That is, the construction of its oversized midsole, which maintains the React foam along its entire length, and that characteristic flared shape to capture a responsive, lightweight, dynamic cushioning capacity that ensures effective shock absorption in each step.

As seen in the best-selling Nike Pegasus 38 for asphalt running, these Nike Pegasus Trail 3 feature a wider last in the forefoot area with the purpose of adding more comfort, while increasing the level of stability, thus counteracting the height of the midsole. They are also trying to address some of the constructive criticism of its previous version, which pointed out some lack of support.

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That said, the most notable new features of these third installment of the Nike Pegasus Trail are located in its upper, which has been updated with the firm purpose of providing a better feeling of support. The revamp is a return to the roots, sticking to the more classic style of the Pegasus.

In summary, the modifications to the upper of these Nike Pegasus Trail 3 are:

• Breathable technical mesh that comes reinforced with synthetic overlays at strategic points of the model. They provide a higher degree of flexibility, but also resistance.

• Dynamic strips in the midfoot and redesigned laces offer extra support, especially for uneven terrain.

• Perforated tongue, to improve water drainage.

A detail that stands out is that these Nike Pegasus Trail 3 do without the small gaiter in the collar area that was included in the Nike Pegasus Trail 2. Despite the disappearance of this element, this latest version also reduces unwanted infiltrations inside the shoe, thanks to its closure and fit, which have been improved with a more flexible ankle area.

What kind of terrain is the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 optimised for?

As the protection section is one of its most distinctive elements, these Nike Pegasus Trail 3 incorporate those rubber reinforcements in the forefoot area, which now cover more space to prolong their lifespan and increase protection.

In this sense of safety, the outsole of these Pegasus Trail 3 does not present significant changes to its predecessor: good traction and grip on both uphill and downhill sections. All this thanks to a tread and a rubber compound inspired by the tires of mountain bikes.

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The Nike Pegasus Trail 3 has a 9.5mm drop and weighs about 320 grams. Of course, appearances are deceiving, because despite overcoming that psychological barrier of 300 grams, the behavior of these Pegasus Trail 3 is of a light, comfortable and dynamic model.

Along with the Nike Wildhorse family, these Nike Pegasus Trail 3 are true all-rounders, and they don't lose that reference of being a hybrid shoe that you can use in mixed terrain, even on road. Designed for long distance runs and for a wide variety of intermediate and easy paces. Comfort, security and confidence in mountain terrain, not overly technical, is what you get from the updated Nike Pegasus Trail 3