Our verdict

In our opinion, gymgoers on a budget will not be left wanting more with the nike air pegasus in plain white screen door parts Trainer 5. This training shoe is aptly equipped with all the essentials for a moderate workout. What's more, we feel like it makes for great casual footwear thanks to its smooth steps and fun design. All in all, for $90, we consider it money well spent!

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nike air interior social media center | Who should buy

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Who should NOT buy

We found that the nike free powerlines gridiron is not the best bet for people who train hard and lift heavy.

If you need a more serious trainer for advanced workouts, consider Nike's flagship Metcon 8. We found it to be a more weightlifting-ready and overall more durable cross-trainer. Alternatively, check out the Reebok Nano X3, a counterpart of the Metcon.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

Air Max is a rare sight among training shoes from Nike. But there you have it - a large cushy unit keeping your heels protected from impact.

The rest of the cushioning is provided by what appears to be an EVA foam (the type is not specified by Nike).

The presence of Air Max does leave an imprint on the shoe's height. At 36.2 mm in the heel, it is much taller than the average cross-trainer.

We definitely felt a bit disconnected in this shoe after all those grounded trainers that barely ever go above 27 mm. Take the Nike Free Metcon 5 youth boys nike lebron x basketball shoes.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 36.2 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

As our caliper measurement shows, the forefoot is also quite tall in this shoe. Its forefoot height of 24.2 mm actually equates to how tall most cross-training shoes are in the heel.

The only other trainer that comes close to these parameters is the oddly-shaped nike zoom alpha talon td red black women for sale (31.7 mm in the heel and 27.5 mm in the forefoot).

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 24.2 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The difference in stack heights gives us a whopping drop of 12 mm! This amount of cushion is very unusual for a training shoe. Geez, it is even more than what you get in Nike Air Max Cheapest Online (8.6 mm)!

So, if you prefer feeling close to the ground while working out, get a shoe with a 4-6 mm drop instead (like Nike Metcon or Nike Free Metcon).

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 12.0 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

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

Pressing a durometer against the foam, we found that it strikes a balance between soft and firm at 24.8 HA. It is right at the average of what we've tested in other training shoes. 

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 24.8 HA
Average 27.8 HA
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

Insole thickness

Even taking out the insole won't make this shoe more down-to-earth. Based on our measurement, the insole is just average in thickness. At 3.6 mm, it is even a little thinner than average.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 3.6 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

Size and fit

Based on our measurements and personal assessment, the nike air pegasus in plain white screen door parts Trainer 5 runs true to size.

However, athletes with wide feet may benefit from going half a size up.

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Size

nike air pegasus in plain white screen door parts Trainer 5 is true to size (204 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 35 training shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Measuring the widest part of the toebox at 101.5 mm, we found it to be of average width compared to other cross-trainers.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 101.5 mm
Average 100.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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90.4 mm
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108.5 mm

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This may feel constricting to wide feet. We recommend going half a size up in that's your case. 

Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 76.1 mm
Average 78.8 mm
Compared to 34 training shoes
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65.0 mm
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89.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

It probably comes out as obvious from the previous section that the Alpha Trainer 5 is not the best option for heavy lifting. However, there is still hope.

In our lateral stability assessment, this Nike trainer was not as wobbly as we initially expected. But as opposed to the brand's claims of "stability for lifting whether it’s a light or heavy day," we highly recommend keeping it light when it comes to lifting in this shoe.

Torsional rigidity

When twisted, the Alpha Trainer 5 does not give up that easily. On a 1-5 scale, we rated its torsional rigidity as 4, which is stiffer than average and is a pretty good sign of stability.

It prevents the foot from rolling over the squishy Max Air unit.

Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter has some good firmness to it, locking the ankle down in place. We rated it as 3 out of 5 on a stiffness scale, which is a bit stiffer than the average.

The well-padded collar helps with the foothold as well.

Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
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5

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Finally, this Nike shoe has a nice and wide footprint, the same as all the other cross-trainers we've tested (+1 to stability). At the widest part of the forefoot, the Nike Alpha Trainer 5 measures in at 110.1 mm.

nike air pegasus in plain white screen door parts Trainer 5 Midsole width (forefoot)
Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 110.1 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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101.0 mm
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117.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

The shoe is also sufficiently wide in the heel. We measured it to be 87.8 mm at the widest point.

Even though we only checked the widest parts of the heel and forefoot, you can see that the platform remains rather wide all throughout its length.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 87.8 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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76.5 mm
Midsole width - heel
97.4 mm

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At first impression, the Alpha Trainer 5 is not the most flexible shoe for doing planks and lunges.

This was clearly reflected in our controlled flexibility test with a interior gauge involved. The shoe requires a interior of 27.1N to be bent to a 90-degree angle - a little more than average but not critically.

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Also, walking in the Alpha Trainer 5, we really enjoyed its smooth ride. It never felt stiff.

Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 24.9N
Average 17.8N
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

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All that stack of cushioning just couldn't have gone under the radar.

If you want a budget shoe from Nike that is more than 100g lighter than the Alpha Trainer, check out the Nike Legend Essential 2.

nike air pegasus in plain white screen door parts Trainer 5 Weight
Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 13.83 oz (392g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
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6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

Need an airy trainer for hot and sweaty gyms? Unfortunately, the Alpha Trainer 5 is not your best friend.

Judging by the amount of smoke passing through the upper, ventilation is not this shoe's strongest point.

On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most breathable, this Nike trainer only scores 2. It is less breathable than the average.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 2
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

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Although we cannot expect much from a $90 shoe, we were still disappointed to see the shoe's upper fail miserably in our durability test.

It took a mere second to drill a hole in the toebox, which doesn't normally happen to cross-trainers. Basically, it means that a single toe drag can cause significant wear and tear to this shoe's upper. Not sexy.

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Taking a closer look through a microscope, you can see the quality of threads on the nike free powerlines gridiron...

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
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1
Toebox durability
5

Outsole hardness

This shoe also has one of the hardest rubber compounds that we've seen. At the moment of testing, we found that it is firmer than 93% of our tested training shoes.

Actually, at 90.1 HC, the rubber on this shoe is even harder than the average of hiking shoes (86.3 HC).

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 90.1 HC
Average 83.0 HC
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole thickness

The outsole, on the other hand, looks more promising. We measured the rubber layer to be 4.3 mm in the heel, which is a little thicker than average.

Having more rubber means that you can walk on concrete streets without worrying about wearing it off within a few weeks.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 4.3 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

After a few training sessions, we can say that the outsole grip on the Alpha Trainer 5 is just fine. Nothing to write home about but it is reliable.

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Comfort

For a budget-friendly trainer, the Alpha Trainer 5 has a really sweet in shoe-feel. It is padded in all the right places causing no rubbing or pinching.

Tongue padding

Based on our measurement, the tongue is adequately padded. It is 5.5 mm thick, which is just average for training shoes.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron 5.5 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
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1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

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The tongue is attached to the upper halfway through its length. Thanks to this, we never experienced any tongue shifting.

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

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Test results
nike free powerlines gridiron Finger loop