Is this good-looking trail shoe tough enough for rough terrain? Rob Slade puts Nike’s Pegasus Trail 4 to the test. <\/p>

Our review: <\/strong>Stylish and responsive, but not one for tough trails<\/p>

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The Pegasus Trail 4 is a popular road-to-trail running shoe that\u2019s based on Nike\u2019s similarly named road running line.<\/p>
The question is, has Nike done a good-enough job of reimagining it for the trails? Or does it retain too much of the road shoe to make it an out-and-out trail masterpiece?<\/p>
Note that there\u2019s also a waterproof option with a Gore-Tex lining and a higher ankle cuff, but we\u2019re testing the non-waterproof version here.<\/p>
The women’s design (shown above) is available in half sizes <\/figcaption><\/figure>
First impressions<\/h3>
Pulling the shoe out of the box, it\u2019s immediately apparent that this is a good-looking shoe, with very similar aesthetics to a road shoe.<\/p>
A range of great men\u2019s colourways include blue, green, red and black, though Nike will also allow you to design your own style.<\/p>
There are similar women\u2019s colourways, plus a few extra options.<\/p>
Aside from style, the shoe feels reasonably light in the hands, though I wouldn\u2019t quite put them in the \u2018lightweight\u2019 category, and particularly flexible. The mesh upper also feels lightweight and breathable. <\/p>
Will they fit me?<\/h3>
In my experience, fit was true to size and I went for my usual, which is a UK 11.<\/p>
There was adequate room for toe splay up front and the flexible upper held my foot in place well.<\/p>
That being said, I\u2019m aware that some consumers have found the Pegasus Trail 4 to be slightly on the narrow side, which is something to consider if you have wide or high volume feet.<\/p>
What\u2019s the grip like?<\/h3>
Honestly, it\u2019s not too bad, but it didn\u2019t set my world alight, either. The shoe\u2019s designed to take you from door to trail, and that feels about right.<\/p>
The outsole features several different lug patterns, but none are particularly aggressive, and that\u2019s certainly noticeable at the rear.<\/p>
They felt fine on tarmac and grip was decent on well-maintained, dry or hard-packed trails, but the shoe does start to come a little unstuck in sloppy mud, and the rear section of tread doesn\u2019t dig in all that well on downhills.<\/p>
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The lugs aren’t overly aggressive making the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 suitable for hard-packed trails <\/figcaption><\/figure>
How\u2019s the ride?<\/h3>
The shoe feels relatively nimble and responsive, while underfoot the ride is smooth and soft.<\/p>
Nike\u2019s React midsole foam feels spongy, yet there\u2019s still a lot of ground feel, meaning you can feel a lot of the terrain underneath. That may or may not be a bad thing, depending on your preference.<\/p>
The Pegasus Trail 4 comes with a huge amount of flex, both fore and aft and laterally, which means it\u2019s not the most supportive on uneven ground.<\/p>
That flexibility and lack of rigidity feels comfortable initially, but does mean your feet are likely to fatigue quicker over longer runs.<\/p>
Best for\u2026<\/h3>
The Pegasus Trail 4 is well suited to easy, dry or hard-packed trails and tarmac.<\/p>
Unless you\u2019re used to such flexible shoes, I\u2019d suggest using these for short to medium distances.<\/p>
If you\u2019re after a shoe to take you into rugged mountainous terrain, you may want to consider an option with more protection and stability.<\/p>
Facts at a glance: Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Review<\/h4>
RRP:<\/strong> \u00a3129.95Uppers:<\/strong> MeshOutsole:<\/strong> RubberLug depth:<\/strong> 4mmMidsole:<\/strong> Nike React foamDrop: <\/strong>10mmWeight:<\/strong> 346g (UK11)<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Facts at a glance: Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Review<\/h4>RRP:<\/strong> \u00a3129.95Uppers:<\/strong> MeshOutsole:<\/strong> RubberLug depth:<\/strong> 4mmMidsole:<\/strong> Nike React foamDrop: <\/strong>10mmWeight:<\/strong> 346g (UK11)<\/p><\/div><\/div>Ready to buy? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>