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North Face Flight VECTIV Vs Nike Pegasus Trail 2

Flight VECTIV Vs Pegasus Trail 2:: 2021 has released a few highly anticipated trail shoes, including the Flight VECTIV from The North Face and the Pegasus Trail 2 from Nike. In this review, these two high-end trail running shoes will battle it out, and we’ll see which one comes out on top.

To being with, we’ll take a quick look at what both of these trail shoes has to offer with a mini-review of each one. Afterwards, we’ll go into the PROS and CONs of both trail runners and see how they stack up.

The North Face Flight Vectiv

North Face Flight Vectiv

The Flight Vectiv is the first trail running shoe to feature a carbon fibre plate. Packed with new innovations, such as a midsole rocker geometry, and SurfaceCTRL grip. The new North Face Flight Vectiv is designed will maximise energy return to offer rapid, sustainable speed on lighter, well-maintained trail runs. Could be a real game-changer!

 

Key Features & Specifications

  • Seamless Circular Knit Uppers: Is lightweight, comfortable and breathable.
  • Vectiv Technology: Enhances propulsion, and gives a wealth of structural support.
  • Rocker Geometry: Guarantees a smooth gait.
  • EVA Foam: Gives comfort and cushioning.
  • Ortholite Sockliner: Enhances underfoot comfort.
  • 3D TPU Plate: Gives multi-directional stability.
  • 3.5mm Lugs – Digs into the ground for added grip.
  • Weight – 538g.
  • Drop – 6mm.

 

Where To Buy

Women’s Version

SportsShoes.com

Men’s Version

SportsShoes.com

Nike Pegasus Trail 2

Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Trail Running Shoe


The Nike Pegasus Trail 2 is a strong performer in the road-to-trail category without sacrificing protection and durability. The construction from in aspects is of high quality and what you would expect from Nike, so should last a long time. The lugs are sturdy but smooth on mixed surfaces, including roads, where their integrity remains. You get just the right balance in cushioning that it is reactive and a wide range of terrains.

Available in both a standard and Gore-Tex version if you like that in a trail running shoes. The Trail 2 is pleasing to the eye, offered various colours, from black to a neon yellow and many in between. Perfect mixed terrain footwear from a big brand get more involved in the trail running market.

Features & Specifications

  • Midfoot Cage – Offers great support.
  • Perforated Tongue – Repels water and enhances drainage.
  • Pull Tab – Ensures an easy on/off.
  • Lock Down Lacing System – Locks down the midfoot.
  • React Foam – Produces lightweight, durable and responsive cushioning.
  • Durable Rubber – In the heel and forefoot to give multi-surface grip and durability in high-wear zones.
  • Shock Wave Lug Pattern – Ensures grip underfoot.
  • Outsole Nubs – Assists with braking and turning direction.
  • Weight – 333 grams
  • Hell Drop – 10mm.

Where To Buy

SportsShoes.com

Go and look at our original Nike Pegasus Trail 2 Review, where the information listed above was taken.

PROS & CONS: Flight Vectiv Vs Pegasus Trail 2

Flight VECTIV PROS

  • A well-balanced trail shoe, the first to use a carbon-fibre plate technology
  • Noticeable energetic boost on roads, hard-packed paths .semi-technical trails.
  • The rocker geometry of the midsole/outsole chassis mixes well with the energy boost.
  • The overall symmetry between the outsole, midsole, plate and upper make the Flight VECTIV a standout.

Flight VECTIV CONS

  • Lacking protective components and is not as well suited for technical trail running 
  • It can feel slightly stiff, which is different from the trail running you would have used before.
  • Expensive, with an RRP of about £180, this is a costly outlay.

Pegasus Trail 2 PROS

  • Dynamic and stable with plenty of response in the midsole.
  • Trail 2 can manage different terrains, up to moderate technical trail routes.
  • The outsole has great ground contact, solid grip and gives stability to the soft React foam midsole
  • Great for longer running distances yet responsive when you want to up the pace.
  • Feel really lightweight

Pagasus Trail 2 CONS

  • The lugs on the sole will not grip enough on slushy mud type terrain.
  • The toes-box is a little low and could do with having more room.
  • No rock plate for extra foot protection

Flight VECTIVE Vs Pesagus Trail 2: Who Wins?

This is a real tough one for me, and I’m actually going to give 2 answers with conditions attached (a cop-out, I know). I’m a sucker for new technology, and the fact that the Flight VECTIV has the carbon-fibre plate appeals to me.Also,  the types of trails I run are light to moderate and involves a 5K minimum road run to get there. Therefore, I think the VECTIV would be just right for my type of running.

However, I also need to factor in price and “£180 is a sizeable investment for many. I know it’s cheaper than Nike’s road running equivalents, but it is still expensive compared to other trail running shoes. Overall, the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 is a really solid package and would serve me well an the exact same routes.

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