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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.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

of 5

Decent

70
Overall
70
Appearance
98
Value
91
Durability
89
Comfort
63
Cushioning
57
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

100 Very high

100

External retailer ratings

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What runners say

“Provides ample space in the toe area, allowing your toes to spread naturally.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon
“Endured over 3 years of daily continuous use with great comfort.”
5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Air zoom pods in the front make the feel truly unlike any other.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3
“Front air pad makes a big difference in comfort and balance.”
5/5 Full review came from the Saucony Ride 15
“Not too cushioned, not too firm; doesn't hurt like other versions.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
“Significantly more cushioned than earlier editions, also responsive for fast track reps.”
5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
“Won't get 500 miles like the 37 did.”
4/5 Full review training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
“Sufficient cushioning for a good ride, with plenty of feel and control.”
5/5 Full review 31 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT%
“Comfortable straight from the box and lasts 300+ miles.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-1000 12
“Rolled ankle several times, which never happened before.”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
“Outsole wears out relatively quickly, especially on rough terrains.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon
“Shoes that increased speed and helped with recovery.”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 13
“Really shines at the 7:00-9:00 pace range.”
5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Mach 5
“Lack bounce and energy return for 400m track workouts.”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5
“Around 250 miles before heavy wear on foam.”
5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
“Not ideal for anything longer than 9-10 miles or speed work beyond strides.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
“After 350 miles, energy return slightly fades.”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5
“Midsole foam beginning to bottom out.”
4/5 Full review training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
“Bit looser around the toe box, but not uncomfortably so.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 1
“Rubber lugs would peel off (in 36-38 versions).”
4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
“Not very good for competitive races.”
5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Better cushion than Boston 10 but slower.”
4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13
“Adequate cushioning although it could be better.”
4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

Prefer this shoe over another

43% 33/76

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Pros

  • 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

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Confidence
50 60 70 80 90 100 25 50 75 100

Better Shoes Rating

Air Zoom Pegasus 39 rates 70. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

Release year

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Runner Ratings

134 ratings
5/5 65
4/5 66
3/5 3
2/5 0
1/5 0
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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

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Showing 21–25 of 54 written reviews

Good value, great performance

5/5

Overall

The Pegasus has always had a spot in my heart. Since the Pegasus 36, they have made incremental improvements that work well for my feet. The 39 felt significantly more cushioned that a few of the earlier editions, but also responsive for fast track reps. The laces fit tightly and wrap decently around my foot. Overall, the durability was fantastic, and I was hitting around 250 miles before feeling heavy wear and tear on the foam.

Marco Jonsson · Jul 31, 2023

45 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

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

It's fine, not much more to say about it

4/5

Overall

I find the shoe to be perfectly fine, but it's nothing special. I don't like it for anything longer than 9-10 miles, and I don't like it for any speed work beyond strides. But for an easy 6 or so miles, it gets the job done and it's held up well at 450 miles. 

Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023

10 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

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

Workhorse with wings

5/5

Overall

I can use this shoe for any workout my coach dreams up. 

Graham Davidson · Jul 30, 2023

25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 13

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

The most versatile shoe you can find

4/5

Overall

This shoe has really taken me everywhere! Track, trail, gravel, grass, road, dirt; anywhere you can think of, it can handle the terrain! What’s important to know about the pegasus line is that Nike makes a big difference in the shoe every other year. The Pegasus 39 was redesigned much better than the mediocre Peg 38 and that was something that caught my eye at first. The reason that I didn’t buy the Peg 40 after having multiple pairs of the Peg 39 is that it was practically the exact same! The difference between small changes in the upper but really, that doesn’t make a difference. You could buy a Peg 39, and still can, for a huge discount for such a versatile and trustworthy trainer. Currently I am on my fourth pair of the shoe and I have nothing bad to say. This shoe can take on long hilly runs, stride runs, tempo runs, and workouts. The air zoom pods in the front embedded in the foam are what makes the feel of the truly unlike any other. All shoes have a special way they feel when turning over and for the peg, it’s the pods. Overall, it’s a lightweight shoe that is very durable and can bring you many miles of quality running.

Alex · Jul 30, 2023

50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3

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

Its ok, a bit expensive for a non stellar shoe

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2023

15 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz Lightest
9.6 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
33/23mm
37/27mm
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Drop
10mm
10mm
4mm
Release
2022 Q2
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MSRP
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Ratings
Overall
70 Decent
84 Good
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
63 Below average
72 Decent
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
57 Bottom-tier
64 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
89 Good
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97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
98 Exceptional Best appearance
88 Good
75 Decent
Value
91 Very good Best value rating
81 Good
77 Decent
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