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Air Zoom Pegasus 40

Air Zoom Pegasus 40

The 40th revision of Nike's Pegasus is the most popular shoe on LetsRun.

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (63/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2023 Q2
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
33mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (63/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 19% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (63/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 19% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Very good (89/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Good (77/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Good (72/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Average (68/100)

Cushioning rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Below average (53/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (53/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

37%

23/63

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 19% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 16% of 1,872 daily trainers.

16%

Pegasus Family

Scores better than 33% of 10 pegasus family.

33%

Nike

Scores better than 10% of 443 Nike shoes.

10%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers who like the shoe really like it. Over 50% give it a 9/10 overall rating.
  • Pegasus veterans who like the shoe report it has good comfort and performance in faster runs.
  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Reviewers who dislike the shoe really dislike it. About 20% of reviewers rate it at 6 or lower, with most of those reviews being a 5 or lower.
  • Several reviewers who liked previous revisions of the Pegasus report that the fit of this shoe has changed enough to make it unwearable.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
Nike Pegasus 42
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Air Zoom Pegasus 40
Pegasus 42
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
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Stack
33/23mm
27/37mm
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Drop
1mm
1mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q2
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$145
$200
Best price
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$107.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (19%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (4%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (38%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (89%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (52%)
Good (70%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

188 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 53 written reviews

Horrible. Immediate shin splints.

Supertramp · Mar 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

I finished up marathon training, ran the race, and took two weeks off.

Started running again, felt fine.

About two weeks later, it was time to retire my old shoes (well-worn after marathon training)

Brand new Nike Pegasus 40.

Immediate shin splints. Like, a week or two in.

Fine to walk around in but horrible to run in. The Pegasus has done nothing but dissapoint me since the 37.

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
1/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

More cushion than I'm used to, in a Pegasus!

[email protected] · Nov 15, 2024

4/5

Overall

Really nice shoe!  Was a little worried about the Pegasus, as they've gone thru so many changes thru all the models!?  But worries went away from about the 3rd run, on.  Not quite as light as the 41's I just got, but, that is a GOOD thing, I think?  Better for the long runs!  Price is getting up there, but, I guess pretty comparable with the market!  Pegasus has nearly ALWAYS been dependable (a few models...no so much!)!

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

Decent for Sprinting

Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2024

4/5

Overall

Feels nice to sprint in despite 10mm heel-to-toe drop, foot soreness in longer runs though

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

My Favorite Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2024

5/5

Overall

I have worn many versions of this show and it delivers consistent cushioning and it durable.

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

Classic Daily Trainer

Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2024

4/5

Overall

Been using pairs of these for about five years now for all my standard mileage. You can also do some workouts in them as they're pretty light. Usually last me 3 months, or about 500-600 miles while still feeling good.

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