![]() The first shoe that formed my idea of a daily trainer is Pegasus. One last note about what the Pegasus line means to me (it’s like a third child in my family at this point), and then I’ll get to the bones of the review. boring specs) to the Pegasus, so now it’s on to the fun stuff for the rest of the review. Nevertheless, Robbe covered the most important updates and nitty-gritty details (i.e. It isn’t a shoe term, it actually took me three times to type out before spell check gave up trying to fix it. ![]() If you read Robbe’s part carefully you may have learned a new word: moost. Alas, this is a mere shoe review and not a myth. THOMAS: Robbe is so poetic that you might think this is the Iliad and not another one of our sports footwear vivisections. Now that we got that covered, let’s give the ol’ giddyup to this magical winged beast. The outsole features a slightly different lug pattern with an additional flex groove in the forefoot for more flexibility on the toeoff. Zoom Air units are a moving target in the Pegasus, we’ve seen full-length units, we’ve seen no units, we’ve seen forefoot units, and now we have both a heel and forefoot unit.Īs with last year the midsole is full React, one of the more resilient and comfortable midsole foams out there, even four years after its debut. ![]() The medial and lateral sides are essentially translucent while the inner part of the upper features a midfoot band to lock the foot in place, assisted by Flywire support. The Pegasus 39 features a very breathable upper, which was designed by testing runners and finding out where the foot needed cooling the moost. We think a lot of that has been fixed, but before we say why, let’s get into the basics of the shoe. However, the Pegasus 38 seemed to be polarizing in that we’ve heard complaints about the stiffness or general blockiness of the shoe. We actually enjoyed that shoe quite a lot and thought it fixed some major issues with the Pegasus 37, namely some heel slippage and shallow toe box issues. Last year’s version, the Pegasus 38, had some of that magic, mostly in the combination of the full React midsole with the pressurized Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Over the course of almost four decades, the Pegasus has been that mythical creature, magical at times, a stud at others, somewhat of a wildhorse (not to be confused with the Nike trail shoe of the same name) on off years.īut when it’s reined it, it’s one of the purest of breeds out there. Grooves on the rubber sole allow for natural motion.ROBBE: Sometimes you ride the winged horse, sometimes the winged horse rides you. Waffle-inspired outsole gives you excellent traction. Tongue is separated from the upper to give room for different foot shapes. We paired it with thick foam for a responsive ride. The heel shape is designed to optimize landing, helping you easily transition from heel to toe. We paired it with a Zoom Air unit at the forefoot and the heel for an energized feel. Nike React technology is a lightweight, durable foam that delivers a smooth, responsive ride. We also placed engineered mesh-which is stronger and more flexible than regular mesh-throughout the top for lightweight breathability.įlywire technology is integrated with a midfoot band for total support that helps keep your feet in place. Time to fly.Įxtra padding at the tongue and collar helps keep your feet feeling comfortable. ![]() Your trusted workhorse with wings is back. More lightweight up top than the Pegasus 38 and ideal to wear in any season, it has a supportive sensation to help keep your feet contained, while underfoot cushioning and double Zoom Air units (1 more than the Peg 38) give you an extra pop to your step. Let the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 help you ascend to new heights, whether you're training or jogging, with its intuitive design. Running is your daily ritual, with every step taking you closer to your personal goal. ![]()
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