Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Nike ACG Pegasus Trail (Men's US9)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail running shoe designed for thru-hiking. FootShape toe box and MaxTrac outsole for grip. Weight per shoe in US size 9. Versatile for all condition...
Full details →Trail running shoe with terrain-ready design combining road speed and off-road grip. 295g, available April 2026, $140-155
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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Nike ACG Pegasus Trail (Men's US9): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) wins — at 293 g it is 2 g (1%) lighter than the Nike ACG Pegasus Trail (Men's US9) (295 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.