Nike

Air Zoom Pegasus 39

Air Zoom Pegasus 39
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (69/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.4 oz
Release
2022 Q2
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
33mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (69/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 34% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (69/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 34% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Excellent (90/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Very good (89/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Average (62/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 23% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Below average (59/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 14% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

0%

0/1

Would buy again

Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.

43%

33/76

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 34% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 28% of 1,872 daily trainers.

28%

Pegasus Family

Scores better than 58% of 10 pegasus family.

58%

Nike

Scores better than 23% of 443 Nike shoes.

23%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Zoom Pegasus 38.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
33/23mm
27/37mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
7mm
Release
2022 Q2
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$145
$200
Best price
$107.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (34%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (14%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (23%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (91%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (98%)
Value
Very good (89%) Best value
Good (70%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

134 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 54 written reviews

Just an average Pegasus.

Erik · Jun 6, 2026

4/5

Overall

Very average. Workable shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 12, 2024

5/5

Overall

Great pair of shoes, it has endured over 3 years of daily continuous use and still provides great comfort, cushioning and experience. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reliable!

Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2024

5/5

Overall

The most reliable nike shoe I've ever used. My runs are more on the recreational/personal fitness but I have had no foot, calf issues as my mileage builds

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Best trainer I have worn

Andres C · Feb 3, 2024

4/5

Overall

One of the greatest strengths of this shoe is that I can wear these for any occasion. I have ran in these shoes on trails, sidewalks, and the track doing various workouts from speed intervals to long runs. When I run in them they feel snug around my foot and I never have to worry about them coming off. They are light and provide decent cushioning on many of these runs. They are however geared more towards easy daily mileage than the track workouts. They lack some bounce and energy return for it to do things such as a 400 meter track workout. In my experience they feel great on the longer runs from 4-10 mile runs. After around 350 miles you can slightly feel that the energy return is fading but I still use them even after 500 miles since the effects are minimal. Overall a solid shoe considering the price of $80-90.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Old Reliable

muffintop · Jan 14, 2024

4/5

Overall

Some years are better than others, but the Pegasus consistently delivers as a reliable and durable daily trainer at an affordable price. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5