Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GORE-TEX

There was no breaking-in period for these -- comfortable right out of the box. I hike 3-6 miles almost every day on trails, and bought these to keep my feet warm and dry during snowy and wet winter hikes as low as 0°. These do not disappoint! My feet stayed supported and dry even in 4 -5 inches or more of snow and on very uneven terrain. I loved them so much I bought a second pair locally, since I've learned to stock up when something works so well. I never tried other customers' much-loved Trail 4 Gore-Tex so I can't compare. The 5's are not tight in the forefoot on me, I like the way the tongue is attached, as well as the soft material around the ankles. If they made these in an ankle-high hiking boot version, I'd buy those too, for rougher terrain and deeper snow.

The shoes use the "rocker" design at the bottom, which makes it stiller than its predecessor, my beloved Trail 4. In winter conditions, the bottom seems to perform well, but I can't do a side by side comparison with my Trail 4, which I had left (forgotten) at a trail head hundreds of miles away. The Trail 5 is also not as deep, making it harder to wade through steams. The good news: After the attempt to buy another pair of Trail 4 failed, the trail's management, a PA state forest, has found my shoes! But still, I ask Nike, please don't change a good thing for change's sake, at least don't change it dramatically.

So disappointed. New design is no comparison to the Nike Pegasus 4 which were perfect- why change it? My heels were slipping out of these yet they felt tight over the foot. The previous heel sock protected your feet from grit etc. entering the shoe, the version 5 just gaiped and I could imagine would let anything in 🤣please bring back the old design!