There are varying densities and designs of the mesh throughout the shoe creating some good ventilation and a very good lockdown of the foot. For me everything about this shoe seems to work…until I got it out on the road. On first blush it seems that this is a more flexible and forgiving Pegasus than some of the chunkier previous versions. Step-in is comfortable and all signs point to the fact that Nike has been making versions of this shoe for a long, long time. The upper is made of engineered mesh and has varying degrees of density. Peter: The Pegasus 39 steps out of the box and presents itself as an elegant looking version of an old favorite. $130 Available now including from our partner Running Warehouse here Stack Height: men’s 33 mm heel / 23 mm forefoot
React is duller than more modern foams or even other formulations of the foam from the same supplier used in other shoes Sam / Cheng Relatively low and thin feeling forefoot by modern standards, no longer a solid long run or recovery shoe for most Peter/Sam Great all around and durable shoe for the high school and college runner and for those seeking a single trainer for moderate distances at any pace.Samįits true to size even for wide forefoot Chengįixed segmented ride feel of previous models (37/38) Versatile ride, from workouts, to dirt, to daily miles Sam/Cheng New heel air pod takes the edge off of dense React Sam Versatile, durable outsole that can take it on trail and snow SamĪgile, thin forefoot and certainly more agile than the last 2 versions Sam/Cheng Simple and elegant looking upper Peter/ Samĭecently light (9 oz for a US8.5, 10.4 oz for a M 11) and fairly prices at $ Peter/Sam/Cheng With the 39, it seems that the Pegasus has returned to its roots with a perfectly simple ride! The 36 was the last of the thin, full-length Zoom Air unit and the 37/38 attempted to induce a segmented midsole feel with a forefoot-only unit. I expect a return to a more classic Peg daily trainer character with these changes but testing would tell!Ĭheng: It is a mythical creature from an ancient land! For as long as I’ve been running, I’ve tried every iteration of the Pegasus - and this creature has morphed into some shapely characters in recent iterations. We also see the return of dual front and rear air units whereas in the 37 and 38 we had a single and prominent front unit. With the Peg 39 we see a significant weight drop of 0.67 oz / 19g to a svelte 9 oz / 255g in my US8.5 sample led by a new engineered upper.
Why such longevity? Well the Pegasus, with some notable detours, looking at you 37 and 38, has remained for decades a 10mm drop trainer at a reasonable weight and price, with a thinner forefoot and a rugged lugged outsole so a shoe that can handle many run types and is durable and steady. A long, long legacy and much weight on the designers to keep it relevant in an age of plated, super foam, super stacked shoes that are ever lighter and sleeker. Sam: Peter calls the Peg “a mythical creature from the ancient lands of Nike” and that is what it is. It’s a clean looking shoe–but how does it run and where does it fit in the great Pegasus history? The Pegasus 39 puts air pods (no, not AirPods) in both the front and the rear of the shoe and pairs a superb upper with some good waffle-esque traction on the bottom.
What happened to the Peg Turbo? Love the Peg Turbo! Anyway, the Pegasus has been a daily training staple in the Nike lineup since 1983. There have been great ones and less great ones and even Turbo ones. Yes, folks we are in the 39th iteration of the Pegasus.
Peter: Ahh the Pegasus the great and storied mythical creature from the ancient lands of Nike. Article by Peter Stuart, Cheng Chen, and Sam Winebaum
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