Nike’s outdoor-focused ACG label has long been one of our favorites for how it seems to hit the nail on the head in terms of blending form and function. However, following a relatively slow 2025 in terms of shoe drops, All Conditions Gear has kicked off 2026 with a bang. Not only did they become the official clothier for Team USA during the Winter Olympics, but they also recently announced a welcomed revamp of the Ultrafly and Zegama trail runners (neither of which were previously ACG shoes).
Now, the Zegama gets a sister model, but not for running. This time, it’s an all-out hiking boot.
From the Track to the Trail
The Zegama name traces back to 2022 when Nike introduced the ZoomX Zegama as its first max-cushion trail runner, borrowing ZoomX foam from its road lineup and translating it to rough, off-road terrain. The name itself comes from Zegama-Aizkorri, the legendary Spanish mountain ultra.
Now in 2026, ACG Director of Footwear Brenden McAleese and the team took the logical next step, essentially asking: if athletes are running 100 miles in this thing, how little does it need to change to become a serious hiking shoe? The answer, it turns out, is not that much.
Not Your Average Hiking Boot
The Zegama Hike is a mid-cut boot, which immediately sets it apart from the running line while still keeping the silhouette from going full mountaineering. These aren’t your bulky boots but remind us more of what adidas has done with its Terrex line.
The forefoot and toe box follow a trail-specific last with extra room to make descents more comfortable. Underfoot, the midsole is a dual-layer stack with trail-tuned ZoomX foam sitting directly beneath the foot for a plush, responsive feel, while a more rigid protective foam cradles beneath it for durability and stability on uneven ground.
The upper features rubberized overlays, reinforced toe and heel guards, and a precise ankle gaiter to keep debris out. The outsole features your classic Vibram Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces with a wider base that further boosts downhill control and balance.
For testing, prototypes were run through 8-to-10-hour hikes across Oregon and the Alps, alongside fit testing with a run club in Korea and an urban hiking group in L.A., so these have already proven themselves in the field.
Spec Sheet
Model: Nike ACG Zegama Hike
Upper: Mid-cut, rubberized overlays, reinforced toe and heel guards, ankle gaiter
Midsole: Dual-layer ZoomX (trail-tuned) + rigid protective foam
Outsole: Vibram Megagrip
Fit System: Secure heel/ankle containment; trail-specific last with spacious forefoot/toe box
Cut: Mid
Colorways: Launch colorway + two gray iterations, black/gray, all-black
Price: TBD
Release Date: July 2026
Pricing & Availability
The Nike ACG Zegama Hike drops in July through Nike’s website and select retail locations. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, but given where the ACG line sits, expect it to land at a premium. Multiple colorways will be available at launch.
Recap
Nike ACG Zegama Hike
The Nike ACG Zegama Hike takes the trail-running DNA of the beloved Zegama line and evolves it into a mid-cut hiking boot, complete with a dual-layer ZoomX midsole, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and a reinforced upper built for long days on the trail.
