Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.2 oz · 10mm drop · 28/18mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 rates in the 99th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is looks (99th percentile); its weakest is value (65th). Of 23 runners who came to it from another shoe, 18 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 29 runner reviews.

Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

/ 5

Exceptional

Overall rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than >99% of shoes

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99
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 98% of shoes

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98
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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98
Durability

Durability rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 96% of shoes

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97
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 65% of shoes

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78

What runners say

“Feel like clouds on recovery days, but put the work in on speed days.”
5/5 Full review
“After the second run, the fin split in half. The ZoomX and react foam split and ripped.”
1/5 Full review
“The ZoomX foam would erode on the back outside heel easily after 100 miles in the original, but the PT2's show no wear after 100.”
5/5 Full review
“Shave off about 20 seconds per mile compared to other shoes.”
5/5 Full review
“The ZoomX foam is very comfortable—cushioned and responsive—and didn't show noticeable wear until after 300 miles.”
MNTiger2018 5/5 Full review
“The most comfortable training shoe ever. Great cushioning, light weight, good stability.”
5/5 Full review
“Feels good the first 150 miles and then slowly feels flat after that.”
5/5 Full review
“Not as bouncy as the original, but they traded bounce that wore out quickly for more speed.”
5/5 Full review
“Much lighter and less bulky, easier to run and felt like I was gliding.”
5/5 Full review
“Enough cushion and softness, and the midsole doesn't feel dead—I feel energy return.”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

59% 23/39

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Reader Ratings

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Runner reviews

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Fast, not the most comfortable

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2019

4/5

Overall

I've seen lots of people complaining about the ankle support having no foam and hurting our ankles... Ive had this experience when I used an old sock that was loose and fell, leaving my ankle exposed in direct contact with the shoe. I never stopped my training due to this and with the correct socks I've had no problem. It's a fast shoe that responded well for my practice sessions so far( I've run only 75 kms on them, with the longest run being 22km so far.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Worlds

Anonymous runner · Jul 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

I find them to be comfortable during my training.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

NIKE PEG TURBO 2 IS HOT

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

5/5

Overall

The Turbo looks as good as it feels, very cushioned but also light. Technology is real.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Nike convert

Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2019

5/5

Overall

Great all around shoe. Probably best as a trainer but light enough to be used for tempos or half marathons. The heel protrusion is a little weird and elf-like. My first pair (I'm on my third pair now) the heel actually separated from the base of the shoe after 300-400km but the Nike store happily warranteed them. The price point is a little high ($240 CAD). Probably worth $200 CAD but like I said I'm on my third pair now (after being a lifelong Adidas Supernova Cushion ---> Glide guy). So I guess I'm just Nike sucker convert.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

fast but hard

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019

3/5

Overall

I'm decidedly faster in these shoes. They are nice and light. But with that lack of cushioning comes some pain sometimes in my feet and knees.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
1/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.2 oz M Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
28/18mm
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40/35mm
Drop
1mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$180
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Best price
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$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Exceptional (>99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (97%)
Very good (84%)
Value
Above average (65%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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