great day to day training shoe
5/5
Overall
Great shoes for XC training
Gareth Szabo · Nov 28, 2023
55 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Superior 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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
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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
Great value and good looking running shoe!
5/5
Overall
I’ve been wearing Pegasus for over 10 years now and the 39 was the best one in a while. The Pegasus is comfortable, supportive and cushioned, but still feels relatively light and is nice looking.
Sarah · Nov 25, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Versatile Shoe Good Value
4/5
Overall
Shoe that can be used for any variety of easy running and still feels comfortable picking up to some faster distances paces, good durability I often take up to 500-550 miles, often on sale.
Anonymous runner · Nov 24, 2023
70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance 1080 v10
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Bob · Nov 24, 2023
20 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Improvement over last several models
4/5
Overall
I've ran extensively in most of the models between 32-39. For purposes of relevance in my opinion the 34 was a pretty good all around trainer and several models since have been mostly duds or at best expensive walking shoes. I did like the 37 as a durable milage eater. The 39 is lighter and faster than the 37 making it a better all purpose trainer. I will not get the 500 miles out of the 39 which I did on the 37. The 39's upper at 200 miles is still 100% intact and the outsole rubber shoes almost no wear but the midsole foam is beginning to bottom out which is disappointing. I would buy the 39 again at the right price.
Anonymous runner · Nov 24, 2023
training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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- Nike Pegasus 41
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- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus FlyEa next version
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 previous version
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