Ko kinda brought up something that I think isn’t talked about much, for a new runner trying out the sport, your first shoe can really determine wether or not you enjoy the sport. It’s great that new runners have access to reviews and channels like this. Preciate the realness in this video Ko!!
I'm a HS cross country runner who is also a shoe nerd I know a lot of people that love the pegs and Nike in general, but now that you mention pains with these, I realize that a lot of my team who run in these also complain about the same thing after our long runs. I personally find Nike running shoes really tight and they get worn out pretty quickly, so I stick to other brands (nb rebel v3 ftw) but I also have a few friends that love the vaporfly's. Seems like a pretty hit-or-miss running brand to me
I just picked up my first pair of rebels because I’m upping mileage this summer and needed a 2nd pair of shoes. Before I just used Cliftons for everything
I think the problem is in the shape of your feet. I ran 1 hr and 15 min. in the 40’s and my feet felt marvelous. These are one of the best daily trainers I ever owned.
Agreed. I’ve got the Pegasus Mid GTX trail version and they’re the best and most comfy trainers I’ve ever owned. So good in fact that I bought a second pair last month, and I’m about to buy a pair of custom 40’s for the warmer weather today ❤
The Pegasus 40 feels to me like what maybe a Toyota Hilux is for cars. Yes, probably old tech in new colorways. But super reliable in all conditions, I feel like they withstand a lot of harsh treatment, and they are an unopinionated, okay choice for every kind of workout, at least for me. Even distances above 15-20k are unproblematic in terms of comfort. It's the perfect "Don't know what the day will bring"-shoe. And prices also fluctuate a lot, definitely a good buy at a discount.
i think you really need to review the default colour release as "i.D/by you" versions can have a totally different feeling fit(as you got speed laces so that would make the tongue feel diff from base laces) and you pick the mini waffle rubber grip-outsole twice now, and if i remember right that is aimed for uniform track surfaces as it is aimed for track daily trainer as ive seen it sent out to those youngsters on the track to save their elite shoes for raceday, so the default outsole is much better for varied surfaces and mini trail and arguable more stable as the thicker rubber strips helps... but ALSO i totally agree that the peg39/40 is a step back from the 37/38, only the heel feels a bit more stable :(
I agree with this, Ive been running in the Pegs since the 32, and I loved the 35, tied with the OG Peg Turbo for 2nd fav shoe ever, beaten only by the OG Zoom Fly. the 36 and 37 were also good but i do seem to find that I want a different shoe, something softer and with more support like the infitity reacts for daily runs and something more snappy like the OG Zoom Fly or Endorphin Speed 1 on workout days. Just us growing out of our shoes.
No, it‘s not you, it is the shoe. The last good Pegasus was the 36. Everything after that was/is disappointing. The Pegasus series is not part of my rotation any more.
I mean i love my peg 38 shield for daily training, but I think the more you run the more you have to find your perfect trainer. So I think there are a lot of people who will enjoy the peg 40 and its perfect for them but there obviously are a lot who dont like them 🤷♂️
Agreed. Sad time for me. I put 400+ miles in my Peg 36’s, including my first marathon. I’ve liked each version a little less since then. I have a pair of 39’s that I don’t think will see 200. I did just order a pair of Adidas SLs and a Takumi Sen 9 based off your recommendations. Started a RU-vid channel too. You’re quite the influencer Ko!
Peg 35 was my first "serious" running shoe and entry point to this channel. I still have a red pair of 35s for casual wear, which is where the Peg line will always have a place for me. 40s are the best in years, but better daily trainers out there for sure.
I heard somebody say that the 40s are good for running but will hurt your feet when walking… Which to me is an absurd thing to say but I’m not an experienced runner so I wouldn’t know. But is that dude just talking nonsense?
Haven’t been back to watch a video in some time. Due to not running. But I’m glad to see the channel is still growing and you’re still doing your subscriber count. Been subbed since you were at less than 30k and still going
Got these for $70 over the weekend! I’m getting back into running and excited to try these out even though I see most runners on YT are disappointed with them 😅
Maybe it's the fact that I'm still in my 20s, but I love the Pegasus line. My first Peg was the 37, and I went through 3 of those before I tried other brands to see what they had to offer. Endorphin Speed 2, NB 1080 v11, Rincon 3, Clifton 8, Mach 4, Novablast 3... Then the Pegasus 39 went on sale and I'm currently on my third pair of those. IDK what it is but it just works for me. Never bottoms, amazing durability, good traction / no slipping, not soft but not firm either, perfect to pick up the pace in during strides and easier workouts. Very much a Goldilocks type of ride for me. Definitely looking forward to trying the 40, but I'm also tempted by the Adizero SL and the Puma Deviate Nitro 2. Incidentally, my current shoe rotation and the shoe rotation I used to train for Boston is the same one that you recommend. IDK what that says about me and other runners Pegasus fans lol. Maybe we're just predictable and we like a good sale.
I always like those peg 37s with the navy blue upper with the neon green swoosh on them. And they had that front zoom unit that would like propel you forward.
Same but I tried the 38s on a whim a couple years back. They were fine. Fairly cushy but there were always a few shoes in my rotation that felt just a cushiony, when that's what the run or body called for, while feeling like it had much better energy return.
A big issue here is this is currently the highest tier shoe Nike makes in a Wide size. It fits me better than any NB, Hoka, Saucony, etc. I REALLY wish Nike would make more wide shoes, because they nailed this upper in wide.
Kofuzi! Have you thought of raffling off these Pegasus 40's? I'm not sure about your other fans, but I love the Pegasus 40 and especially these ones that you made. Maybe a little Christmas raffle? Thanks for all the awesome content you make!
Nike pegasus 39s gave me foot pain plantar faculitis and shin splints its not me its the shoes! And after researching it many ppl have suffered from similar injuries!
There are far cheaper but better shoes than the Pegs. I think the Velocity 2 is waay better than this in every way. Also, the Floatride Energy 4 is brilliant.
I am not really a big fan of the react foam so I am just going to stay with the novablast as my daily. The pegasus 40 overall seems to be another missed chance by Nike to build a good daily, at least for me.
My bar for the Peg to change or improve is low. I actually liked the comfort of the 38, but the 39 feels really harsh to me. I'm skipping the 40, but would potentially grab the 41 if the ReactX that's supposed to debut in the Infinity Run 4 makes it into the Peg line. I'm too nostalgic for Nike Air, and as Kofuzi says, you can't really feel it in the Peg now. 😢
Somehow the Pegasus causing me to overpronate I’m a forefoot striker Anyone same experience? Running in the hoka mach 5 and have no issues Same for all other shoes like Adidas ultraboost etc. Only the Pegasus are weird somehow. Also I can feel the air pockets. Like unwanted objects under my forefoot.
Echoing most of the comments here... Peg35s were last decent Pegs in the legacy lineup. Peg Turbo v1 and v2 were also quite nice. Anything beyond those versions of Pegs were a pass... and Nike outlet fillers.
@@kofuzi Better is quite subjective, IMHO. We tend to associate that word with a great feeling that we had after a run. But there were a lesser choices then compared to now. Imagine if we never had FFBlast+, PwrrunPB, Zoomx, Fuelcell, Nitro, etc… and the Peg40 was the Peg36. That Peg36(Peg40) would’ve been the better shoe. Alas, we got spoiled with the better foams now and have “better” experiences with them compared to any version of React.
Wanted to love the pegs (had the 35s) but the impact absorption felt non-existent relative to other daily trainers, my feet would feel bruised with every step.
That hot spot and pain after a certain amount of miles is no joke. I’ve had that experience in the 37’s and two pairs of the 38’s. I’ve learned that for me the sweet spot is up to about 8 miles. I definitely wouldn’t recommend these for long runs.
I feel like the Nike Pegasus has gotten worse since the 34. None of them are bad, but I feel like the Pegasus feels way to big. It could just be me because I have very skinny feet.
I feel it's the shoe. I can never get into a groove when running in a Pegasus. Surprisingly, my go-to daily trainer this year has been the UA Flow Velociti Wind 2. Bought them at a discount though, not worth the full $160.
I was always a swoosh fan and never even used to think about buying other shoe brands but I recently bought Adidas adizero SL on a very good discount and it has been the best daily trainer I ever owned nothing super special or fancy about the shoe but it's just a perfect daily trainer and does the job just flawlessly atleast for me, also Adidas always put good shoes on heavy discount and even if you dont get hands on them on discount its still a good investment. thanks! Kofuzi.
This isn’t just me but I had my 40s pop the front pocket twice… even Nike was like yeah it happens and replaced them but geezus… after the mileage break in the shoes is uncomfortable. I found that the tread seems to be reduced to accommodate the air pocket, in turn my 40s did not last as long as my 37s 38s or 39s… looking at some Hokas after a pretty severe ankle injury earlier this year… just need a little bit of stability that the heel and ankle part of the 40 doesn’t have anymore
I wholly agree with you Kofuzi. I vowed no more Peg after the 35, but then gave it a second chance with the 39 being on sale for half off. For sure, I now banish Peg line. So many better options in the price point with more responsive and softer midsoles.
I ran my first Chicago Marathon in 2017 in a Pegasus (maybe 34?) I wouldn't want to run a marathon in 2023 in a pegasus. See caption on the thumbnail for this video.
Fair review. I do think the Peg40 is the best Peg in years (and the Peg 36 love is nostalgic, try the Nike Rival Fly 3 of you think you miss the 36). I do think the Peg 41 will get some significant changes. Mostly in the foam. I would expect it to be mostly Cushlon 2.0 or the new ReactX, but still Air Zoom… pure React seems to be on its way out. The Pegasus is the basic default for a performance running shoe, and that is ok. There are other “performance trainers” out there to choose from… something to be said about boring simplicity though. You know, the whole “workhorse with wings” thing.
Just wish Nike would draw a line under this tired and out of date Pegasus range and totally reinvent it with everything thats new and exciting in the running world to tempt us back to Nike. If anyone has the resources to do this my goodness it’s Nike! But I suspect the Peg 41 will look and feel very much like the 40,39,38,37 … 🥱 Kofuzi I think you’re just being your polite self when you say it’s you and not the peg. Truth is there are many better options out there these days. Thanks for the video. Ian 🇬🇧
Oh no! Don't make any mistake here. It's MOST DEFINITELY the Nike Pegasus! I have the Pegasus whatever of the past 2-3 years and I hate it! It gives me calf pain like no other shoe. I only still have it because I can't throw a shoe out after 60km. Mother nature will never forgive me for being so wasteful. It'll be a long time to get rid of it as I can only run 10k max in it
I am running those shoes for easy run now that my vomero 16 are 800 kms and I feel like the Pegasus are hard, not so comfortable. Seems that they give their best at 4.30-4.20 m per km , if you run slower they are bad. Not sure why. The vomero are the opposite, if you run them at 5.00 5.15 are perfect, if you run fast they melt 😂 I am trying to make me like these shoes but … they are good looking but definitely not my favourite to run on it
I would rank the Pegasus like this: 1. Pegasus Trail 4 : that perfect combo of road and trail. This is hoe rect should be. 2. Next Nature: The logical successor of the the turbo's. The upper should be fixed with version 2.0. 3. Vomero: Should be called the Pegasus +. 4. Pegasus 40. All they had to do was make the react like the Peg trail 4.
I tried these on yesterday and was pretty disappointed. I could feel the plastic bands in the upper (not sure what they’re called) poking directly into the front of my medial malleolus of tibia. Definitely the right size too- everything else felt fine. It was really weird and uncomfortable. I liked the 36-38, but have really disliked the 39 and 40.
I'm also a fan of the Peg 36. The full-length zoom unit is great. I still have the Peg 37 in my rotation, since i got them on a good discount. They are decent. But there are definitely other shoes i enjoy more.
A brick is a brick..even at the steep discounts get your young runners and newbie runners some good shoes..more beginners are put off running by starting them in shoes that make their feet hurt...
I used to work at nike and loved the older Pegasus models. But these new pegasus they dish out kinda suck. I put in about 20 miles in mine and decided to return them. A little disappointed and really wanted to get that nostigic feeling from the older pegasus feelings like from years ago.
I dont think its just a you problem. I always get pain...especially in the balls of my feet after running for more than an hour. Shorter runs at like 30 to 50 mins are excellent in this shoe though
Yea got my SLs for $60. Its accurate to say its like a firmer Pegasus. Not great but not terrible. I wouldnt recommend either to hobby jogger friends my age. I dont think the SL will last as long as my adios 6 though. It doesnt use continental rubber. Man i remember in college the Pegasus was great.
Sounds like the Pegasus 40 isn't significantly different from the Peg 39, which I like for winter and wet weather running -- warm upper, grippy outsole. But after 200 miles in the Peg 39 I got curious about a discounted pair of ASICS Dynablast 3 and tried 'em. After almost 100 miles, my impression is the Dynablast 3 is what the Pegasus could be and maybe should be. The FlyteFoam Blast midsole is cushy and lively, not just soft and squishy. The upper fit and overall feel are nearly identical to the Peg 39. So now the React midsole feels dated, and air bags superfluous. If a hypothetical Pegasus 41 has a midsole more like the FF Blast, but with the same laceup and outsole as the Peg 39, I'll be interested.
I have had numerous pegs since 02’ and most have been a good experience as a workhorse do it all shoe. I recently picked up some 39s on discount and while I like the midsole foam update, I hated the air pocket in the forefoot. I could literally feel it protruding into the ball of my foot. I had never experienced that in any previous iteration. I am now rocking the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 and Altra Torin 7. For similar cost both of these shoes are much better to run in.
