Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 33/23mm stack · Medium
Variants of this shoe
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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. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. Most runners who came to it from another shoe preferred it. The rating rests on 134 runner reviews and 22 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
99/100
“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.”
43% 33/76
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Pegasus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 7 reviews
71 Decent
67 Confidence
2026 · 0 reviews
71 Decent
45 Confidence
2026 · 7 reviews
73 Decent
76 Confidence
2024 · 24 reviews
66 Below average
86 Confidence
2024 · 66 reviews
66 Below average
95 Confidence
2023 · 188 reviews
77 Decent
99 Confidence
2022 · 2 reviews
80 Decent
65 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 39 This shoe
2022 · 134 reviews
68 Below average
99 Confidence
2021 · 23 reviews
66 Below average
93 Confidence
2020 · 20 reviews
56 Bottom-tier
92 Confidence
2019 · 72 reviews
95 Excellent
99 Confidence
2018 · 150 reviews
89 Good
99 Confidence
2017 · 129 reviews
86 Good
99 Confidence
2016 · 58 reviews
97 Exceptional
99 Confidence
2015 · 24 reviews
92 Very good
96 Confidence
2014 · 199 reviews
68 Below average
99 Confidence
2013 · 180 reviews
85 Good
99 Confidence
2012 · 18 reviews
70 Decent
93 Confidence
2011 · 1 review
91 Excellent
10 Confidence
2010 · 1 review
74 Decent
59 Confidence
2009 · 0 reviews
85 Very good
10 Confidence
2008 · 1 review
74 Decent
68 Confidence
2005 · 0 reviews
70 Decent
35 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
Men's sizes
8, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11, 11.5
Women's sizes
6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10
4/5
Overall
I had problems with Pegasus versions 36-38, as the rubber lugs glued to the midsole would start to peel off. Also, laces on 38 were a PIA to tighten. Pegasus 39 has taken care of both problems
Thomas Fitzgerald · Oct 28, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
5/5
Overall
Beat these shoes up during summer training and they held up incredibly. Ran over 300 miles and they still are in decent shape. Very breathable shoes.
gome2100 · Oct 18, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
4/5
Overall
Gone are the days when a pair of shoes will last you 600 miles. These shoes will last about 350-400 miles, which I guess is about right for shoes these days. I wish they were more durable. Other than that, I have no complaints about the Pegasus 39. They are neutral, soft, relatively fast, and not too hot. They also come in a wide enough array of colors that most people will be able to find something that works. Thanks, Nike.
Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2023
40 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
Basically title. I’ve run in the Pegs since at least the 29s. I’ve been on and off with them for 10 years. I’ve felt the cushion of Hoka, the seemingly hand-crafted uppers from Saucony, and put some serious miles on some New Balances. However, I keep coming back to the Nike Pegasus when I need something reliable. It’s a good shoe for most occasions when you don’t have anything specific in mind and just want to go back to the basics.
Andrew · Aug 10, 2023
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 3, 2023
37 mpw training for 5K and 10K
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