Our verdict

The React nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number is one of the top road-to-trail options from Nike that we have ever worn and scrutinized. Cushiony and responsive on the roads yet grippy and stable on the trails, the shoe makes a perfect hybrid. It also remains surprisingly light given all the features packed into it. We are happy that it feels a lot like the original lebron 12 lion heart release nike hypercross air max goaterra brown house plans free.

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  • Efficient road-to-trail
  • Well-cushioned
  • Stable ride
  • Excellent, secure fit
  • Very breathable
  • Great traction
  • Unexpectedly light
  • Reasonably priced

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

You are sure to benefit from this edition of the Pegasus Trail series if you are after the following:

  • a top-in-class running shoe for tackling various types of terrain (except mud)
  • a cushioned road-to-trail shoe for going long distances

This trainer will suit both entry-level and advanced runners.

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Who should NOT buy

Despite a significant improvement of traction in the outsole, the Trail 4 is still not the shoe to go for if you run on loose or wet trails a lot. It is a big NO-NO for soggy muddy winter trails.

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Breathability

The upper of the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number has plenty of perforations all throughout the upper and the tongue. These keep the interiors nice and cool even in the hotter and humid months.

Testing the shoe on a warm day in June, we had a chance to check it for ourselves and it’s indeed very well-ventilated.

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The newer version manages to get lighter while also enhancing its overall performance.

The nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number weighs 9.6 oz (272g) in a men’s US 9. This is noticeably lighter than the average weight of trail shoes of similar stack height (35 mm and thicker), which is 10.3 oz (291g).

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Running up those hills, we highly appreciated the lightness of the Trail 4. The shoe felt a lot like an extension of your foot. Not many trail shoes with this much cushion and such a reliable grip manage to keep their weight as low as this nike hypercross Pegasus did.

Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 9.59 oz (272g)
Average 10.34 oz (293g)
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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7.51 oz (213g)
Weight
13.37 oz (379g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

The shoe has a significantly thicker midsole too. Based on the official stats, its heel height of 36 mm is a few millimeters taller than the average across trail shoes.

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Our own caliper measurement showed just a tiny (0.5 mm) deviation from that stack height at 35.5 mm.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 35.5 mm
Average 32.2 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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16.1 mm
Heel stack
42.4 mm

sneaker stack

In the sneaker, however, we found a much bigger discrepancy between the official stack (26 mm) and our measured one (22.8 mm).

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 22.8 mm
Average 24.4 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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15.2 mm
sneaker stack
33.9 mm

Drop

Because of the deviation we discovered in the shoe's stack height measurements, the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number's actual drop ended up being 12.7 mm! Not the claimed 10 mm.

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Some runners may find the higher heel drop problematic as it activates leg and foot muscles in a different way. Watch out!

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 12.7 mm
Average 7.8 mm
Compared to 98 trail running shoes
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-0.1 mm
Drop
17.3 mm

Insole thickness

Added cushioning is provided by a well-padded insole. It is 4.2 mm thick compared to the average 4.6 mm. The insole is removable and can be easily replaced with custom orthotics if necessary.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 4.2 mm
Average 4.7 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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2.7 mm
Insole thickness
9.8 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The nike hypercross nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number felt quite brisk and responsive on the hard surfaces yet firm enough to feel planted on the trails.

Our durometer measurements show 34.0 HA, which is 20% firmer than the average trail shoe. It belongs to the moderately firm cushioning types but there is still some softness present to make it a perfect option for switching from road to trail.

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Ride

Based on our run tests, in the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number, the shoe is equally at home on the asphalt and on the trails. It's got the best of both worlds!

Speaking more specifically about the shoe’s performance on different types of terrain:

1. On asphalt, bike paths, and tarmac the ride is pretty energetic with lugs never getting in the way. It even felt almost like a dedicated road shoe!

2. If you happen to run on gravel and similar terrain, the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number really really comes alive on these! The shoe's sneaker lugs grabbed very well running both up and down the hill.

3. On a single track, and more technical and rocky terrain, it's a mixed bag. Because the shoe's cushioning is nothing like the Speedgoat where tons of cushioning keeps you protected, we had to pick our lines and tiptoe the way at times. But on the other hand, the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number still performed a lot better than any other cheap nike hypercross spiderman 6.0s boots sale girls size.

Stability

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We couldn't help but notice how stable this nike hypercross shoe is, especially compared to its predecessor. The Pegasus Trail 3 felt too soft and high for a trail shoe, whereas the Trail 4 feels closer and more connected to the ground.

We attribute the shoe’s stability to several characteristics: the well-balanced React foam itself, the extended edges of the foam that cradle the bottom of the upper, and the secure upper lockdown which doesn’t let the foot shift inside the shoe.

Torsional rigidity

What does NOT help the nike hypercross nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number feel stable is its lack of torsional rigidity (which is totally expected from a neutral shoe by the way!).

Twisting the shoe in our hands, we found that it yielded quite easily and was very pliable. Thus, we gave it a score of only 2 out of 5, where 5 is the stiffest.

Test results
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Average 3.5
Compared to 93 trail running shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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We really appreciated the shoe's sturdy and well-structured heel cup. Checking it in our lab, we gave it 3 out of 5 in our heel stiffness test. No heel slippage in this one.

Test results
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Average 3.2
Compared to 91 trail running shoes
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1
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5

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The nike hypercross nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number's platform is not so wide... While it was a huge benefit for the shoe's lightness and agility, it felt very different from the broad trail shoe bases we've come to expect.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 107.1 mm
Average 111.9 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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102.1 mm
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126.0 mm

Midsole width in the heel

Back in the heel, we got 85.4 mm in the widest part of the sole. This is, again, about 4 mm narrower than average.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 85.4 mm
Average 89.6 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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77.2 mm
Midsole width in the heel
109.3 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

When it comes to heel-to-toe transitions, we found the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number to be pleasantly flexible.

Having performed our force gauge test, we found that it took 26.8N of force to bend this nike hypercross shoe to a 90-degree angle. That is 15% less than it takes a trail shoe on average!

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 26.8N
Average 28.6N
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Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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10.5N
Stiffness
54.5N

Grip / Traction

Lug depth

The updated tread pattern on the nike hypercross React nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number has 3.4 mm lugs which is right at the average of all our lab-tested shoes. Such lug depth is considered quite optimal for a hybrid (road-to-trail shoe).

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Even though it’s nearly identical to the 3.3 mm lugs on the Trail 3 version, the 4th iteration has a totally new approach. It now has three different types of lugs which are much sharper.

We found that the Trail 3 really struggled with grip, especially on wet surfaces. We ended up slipping and falling on a wet rock! But this is not the case with the Trail 4.

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It is still NOT the shoe for crazy off-trail stretches but it is fantastic for hard-packed, gravely, and rooty types of trails.

Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 3.4 mm
Average 3.5 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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1.7 mm
Lug depth
5.8 mm

Size and fit

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We were especially intrigued by the combination of the well-positioned gusseted tongue and the Flywire cables around the laces. These have kept the midfoot very well-held.

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As for the toebox, it’s not the widest shoe in the world but it never felt constricting either. The Trail 4 does have a slightly shallower toebox compared to Trail 3 but it never caused problems to our medium-width feet.

Measuring the shoe's toebox in the widest part, our caliper showed 100.4 mm which is even a couple of millimeters wider than average.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 100.4 mm
Average 98.7 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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92.0 mm
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104.9 mm

Comfort

Tongue padding

The shoe’s interiors have just enough padding to make it feel nice and plush. For example, we have measured the tongue thickness at 5.3 mm which is just a little below the average 6 mm.

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Test results
nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number 5.3 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 99 trail running shoes
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1.5 mm
Tongue padding
12.2 mm

nike hypercross nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number vs. Trail 3: a major overhaul

With all the changes introduced in the Trail 4, it is almost a new shoe from the ground up. Here are the key upgrades:

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  • 8% lighter: (295 g vs 320 g)
  • better grip from the new tread design
  • more secure hold with added Flywire cables 
  • less spacious toebox, more like a glove
  • $10 increase in the price
  • more toned-down visual design

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Despite the slight $10 increase in its asking price compared to the Trail 3, we still consider the nike hypercross force lunarbeast elite td white pages number a reasonably priced one at $140.

For reference, the average price of trail shoes is $147. But, if we are talking about the max-cushioned, super grippy ones ($170 on average), then $140 is hitting the bull’s eye.