4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.4 oz · 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Pegasus 41 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 188 runner reviews and 19 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.
Decent
74
Overall
74
Appearance
90
Durability
84
Value
78
Comfort
62
Cushioning
59
Confidence
100
Confidence
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Confidence
100 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Product line track record
What runners say
“Perfectly lets the foot strike, plant, and roll on every step exactly the way it should.”
“Air pocket pops after about 200 miles on half the pairs—it's the majority of forefoot cushion.”
“Felt extremely stiff, lacked cushion, and had no spring.”
“Wears out significantly after around 300 miles.”
“Light enough for tempo runs and time trials, but sturdy enough for long runs.”
“Front of the sole began peeling relatively quickly.”
“Last about 500-600 miles (3 months) while still feeling good.”
“I don't like forefoot rockers—it just feels muted to me—so the Pegasus is the shoe for me.”
“Fine to walk in but horrible to run in.”
“Most runs cause numb/tingling feeling in plantar fascia area.”
“Cushion loses responsiveness pretty early.”
“Comfort and breathability are amazing, but speed is also present.”
“It does everything well, nothing outstanding, and gives you trouble-free miles.”
“Very versatile—can do track workouts and long runs without making it harder to run.”
“Refined ride in an inexpensive package with reasonably good durability.”
“Versatile for any training without spikes and feel great and responsive.”
“Last 10-12 months of light running—you know when to replace them.”
“Foot soreness in longer runs.”
“Traction isn't great in bad weather.”
“The geometry of the shoe is awful.”
Prefer this shoe over another
37% 23/63
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Pros
- Reviewers run easy miles, long runs and workouts in them.
- Long-time Pegasus wearers call this version dependable and consistent.
- Two reviewers single out the forefoot air unit for the cushioning it adds.
Cons
- Four reviewers report the cushioning breaking down before 300 miles, one popping the forefoot air unit at 200.
- Six reviewers find the ride firm and want more cushioning.
- Thirty-one reviewers rate it 3 out of 5 or lower overall.
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.
Confidence
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.
Rating
40
60
80
100
69
2005
68
85
2009
67
91
2011
67
78
2013
66
84
2015
92
79
2017
83
88
2019
66
72
2021
70
81
74
2023
70
84
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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Air Zoom Pegasus 40 This shoe
2023 · 188 reviews
74 Decent
100 Confidence
-
2022 · 2 reviews
81 Good
83 Confidence
-
2022 · 134 reviews
70 Decent
100 Confidence
-
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
-
2018 · 150 reviews
83 Good
100 Confidence
-
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
-
2014 · 199 reviews
66 Below average
100 Confidence
-
2013 · 180 reviews
78 Decent
100 Confidence
-
2012 · 18 reviews
67 Below average
97 Confidence
-
2011 · 1 review
91 Very good
0 Confidence
-
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
- 9.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.2 oz · Women's 8.5 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack
- 32/22mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 21, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
If you only want one shoe
4/5
Overall
The Pegasus 40 is the Honda Accord of shoes. It does everything well, nothing outstanding, and will give you many trouble free miles. At a time when there are many exciting shoes using crazy stack heights and midsole compounds, the Pegasus doesn’t get the praise it deserves. I like to keep an exciting shoe in the mix to spice up my runs sometimes, but for day-in day-out running at a variety of paces and conditions, the Pegasus just gets it done.
schlies14 · Jul 19, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Bob · Jul 12, 2023
69 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Structure Triax + 15
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Over 20 years with Pegasus
5/5
Overall
I have with Pegasus models for over 20 years and will continue to wear them for the foreseeable future as they have been great to me. Good cushion and fit.
Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz
Lightest
9.6 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
32/22mm
37/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
10mm
10mm
4mm
Release
2023 Q2
2026
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$130
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$100
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Ratings
Overall
74 Decent
84 Good
99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
62 Below average
72 Decent
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
59 Bottom-tier
64 Below average
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
84 Good
80 Good
97 Exceptional
Best durability
Appearance
90 Very good
Best appearance
88 Good
75 Decent
Value
78 Decent
81 Good
Best value rating
77 Decent
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 In Context
More on the Nike Pegasus
- Nike Pegasus 42
- Nike Pegasus 41 next version
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus FlyEa previous version
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
- Nike Zoom Pegasus 2
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