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Which should you buy?
Choose the Wildhorse 10 if most of your running is on proper trails and you want more cushioning and protection underfoot.
Choose the ACG Pegasus Trail if you run from your door onto towpaths, parks and gravel and want a lighter, more versatile shoe.
The Wildhorse 10 is 22 g heavier than the ACG Pegasus Trail. It has 3 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 9.5 mm against 8 mm.
Side by side
| Spec | Wildhorse 10Nike | ACG Pegasus TrailNike |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 83/100 (1 review) | 85/100 (1 review) |
| Type | Trail | Road to trail |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 311 g | 289 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Drop | 9.5 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £135 | £135 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Wildhorse 10
- Soft, springy ReactX cushioning
- Good protection from the rock plate and toe cap
- Smooth enough for road sections
- Heavy for a trail shoe
- Grip slips on wet rock
- Mesh upper drains slowly and wears quickly
Scores from RunRepeat.
ACG Pegasus Trail
- Much better grip than the previous version
- Smooth road-to-trail ride with reliable cushioning
- Roomier fit with secure lockdown
- ReactX midsole feels dated next to newer foams
- Toe-box fabric wears through quickly in abrasion testing
Scores from RunRepeat.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Nike Wildhorse 10: Nike skipped a v9: ReactX replaces React for a springier ride, with 3 mm more stack, a forefoot rock plate, a wider platform and about 35 g less weight than the Wildhorse 8.
Nike ACG Pegasus Trail: Renamed from Pegasus Trail 5 and given a much grippier All Terrain Compound outsole, a roomier fit and 1 mm less drop; the ReactX midsole is unchanged and the price rises slightly.
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