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Zoom Pegasus 38

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (68/100)

Weight: 10.2 oz
Release: 2021 Q2
MSRP: $130
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 14mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Average (68/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 10.2 oz
Release: 2021 Q2
MSRP: $130
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 14mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (68/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 29% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (68/100)

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 (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (68/100)

Durability

Exceptional (97/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

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Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance

Very good (85/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

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Very good (85/100)

Cushioning

Very good (83/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

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Very good (83/100)

Value

Good (78/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Good (78/100)

Comfort

Average (65/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

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

Average (65/100)

31%

10/32

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 29% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

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

28%

Nike

Scores better than 23% of 443 Nike shoes.

23%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Air Zoom Pegasus 37.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

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

Compared to other shoes

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Zoom Pegasus 38

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Current shoe

Reference shoe

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

10.2 oz M

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Stack

24/14mm

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Drop

1mm

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7mm

Release

2021 Q2

2020 Q1

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$130 Lower MSRP

$180

$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Below average (29%)

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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Below average (24%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (74%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Excellent (97%)

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Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Good (75%)

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Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (64%)

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Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$90.92

Top 14%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

22 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 11 written reviews

Pretty fast and usually discounted in outlets

Anonymous runner · Jun 17, 2024

5/5

Overall

Ok, I copped these from a Nike outlet for like $50 since they're an older model. I know that most people use this shoe as a daily trainer, but I've found that its streamlined and narrow(er) shape make it suitable for tempos and fartlek-type workouts. About 250miles on the shoe and it still feels like I'm flying when I run in these. It's pretty durable and the neon colorway is fire, as is the red one. The Pegs 39 and onward didn't feel as comfortable and fast, but maybe the 41s are better. Only thing that the 38s are missing are some more stability, if you're looking to use it for easy runs; amazing shoe though.

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

One of the better shoes in my rotation

Collin Richardson · Dec 23, 2023

4/5

Overall

Have over 600 miles on the pegasus 38 and still in amazing condition after taking them in all types of terrain

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

Great comfort for feet to run and nice looks as well

Bagga · Dec 17, 2023

5/5

Overall

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Great all rounder, a bit spenny

Daniel · Nov 28, 2023

5/5

Overall

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

Decent Trainer For Great Value

Anonymous runner · Nov 27, 2023

4/5

Overall

The Pegasus 38s are hard to break in but once you've used them for a bit they run nicely. The cushioning isn't great but they were cheap (I got mine for around 50 bucks) and I think they're a great value shoe.

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 2/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

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Pretty fast and usually discounted in outlets

One of the better shoes in my rotation

Great comfort for feet to run and nice looks as well

Great all rounder, a bit spenny

Decent Trainer For Great Value