Just an average Pegasus.
4/5
Overall
Erik · Jun 6, 2026
30 mpw avg pace 9:15 400 miles in this shoe training for a marathon would not buy again
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 33/23mm stack · 10mm drop
Variants of this shoe
- Pegasus 39 FlyEase Edition
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How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 134 runner reviews and 19 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
100 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Our ratings
- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“Provides ample space in the toe area, allowing your toes to spread naturally.”
“Endured over 3 years of daily continuous use with great comfort.”
“Air zoom pods in the front make the feel truly unlike any other.”
“Front air pad makes a big difference in comfort and balance.”
“Not too cushioned, not too firm; doesn't hurt like other versions.”
“Significantly more cushioned than earlier editions, also responsive for fast track reps.”
“Won't get 500 miles like the 37 did.”
“Sufficient cushioning for a good ride, with plenty of feel and control.”
“Comfortable straight from the box and lasts 300+ miles.”
“Rolled ankle several times, which never happened before.”
“Outsole wears out relatively quickly, especially on rough terrains.”
“Shoes that increased speed and helped with recovery.”
“Really shines at the 7:00-9:00 pace range.”
“Lack bounce and energy return for 400m track workouts.”
“Around 250 miles before heavy wear on foam.”
“Not ideal for anything longer than 9-10 miles or speed work beyond strides.”
“After 350 miles, energy return slightly fades.”
“Midsole foam beginning to bottom out.”
“Bit looser around the toe box, but not uncomfortably so.”
“Rubber lugs would peel off (in 36-38 versions).”
“Not very good for competitive races.”
“Better cushion than Boston 10 but slower.”
“Adequate cushioning although it could be better.”
Prefer this shoe over another
43% 33/76
Where to buy
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BuyPros
- It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
- It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
- Reviewers disagree about its durability: some find it holds up over high mileage, and others find it wears out sooner than earlier Pegasus versions.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Pegasus
Each dot is one version of the Pegasus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 11 reviews
84 Good
87 Confidence
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2024 · 67 reviews
70 Decent
97 Confidence
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2023 · 188 reviews
74 Decent
100 Confidence
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2022 · 2 reviews
81 Good
83 Confidence
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Air Zoom Pegasus 39 This shoe
2022 · 134 reviews
70 Decent
100 Confidence
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2021 · 23 reviews
72 Decent
97 Confidence
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2020 · 20 reviews
66 Below average
94 Confidence
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2019 · 72 reviews
88 Good
100 Confidence
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2018 · 150 reviews
83 Good
100 Confidence
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2017 · 129 reviews
79 Decent
100 Confidence
-
2016 · 58 reviews
92 Very good
100 Confidence
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2015 · 24 reviews
84 Good
98 Confidence
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2014 · 199 reviews
66 Below average
100 Confidence
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2013 · 180 reviews
78 Decent
100 Confidence
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2012 · 18 reviews
67 Below average
97 Confidence
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2011 · 1 review
91 Very good
0 Confidence
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2010 · 1 review
67 Below average
76 Confidence
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2009 · 0 reviews
85 Good
0 Confidence
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2008 · 1 review
68 Below average
82 Confidence
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2005 · 0 reviews
69 Below average
77 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.4 oz · Women's 7.7 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Widths
- Medium
- Stack
- 33/23mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Available sizes
Men's
8, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13
7.5, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5
41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47.5
Women's
6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10
4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7.5, 8
37, 37.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 40, 41, 42
Runner reviews
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.
Anonymous runner · Nov 12, 2024
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reliable!
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
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2024
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best trainer I have worn
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.
Andres C · Feb 3, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Old Reliable
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.
muffintop · Jan 14, 2024
training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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