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Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.7 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Shield WP replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 32 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Zoom Pegasus Turbo product line.

Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

of 5

Excellent

96
Overall
96
Appearance
99
Comfort
93
Cushioning
92
Durability
87
Value
77
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

97 Very high

97

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

  1. Product line track record
  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Feel like clouds on recovery days, but put the work in on speed days.”
5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo
“After the second run, the fin split in half. The ZoomX and react foam split and ripped.”
1/5 Full review came from the Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project)
“The ZoomX foam would erode on the back outside heel easily after 100 miles in the original, but the PT2's show no wear after 100.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Asteria
“Shave off about 20 seconds per mile compared to other shoes.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Pursue 3
“The ZoomX foam is very comfortable—cushioned and responsive—and didn't show noticeable wear until after 300 miles.”
5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 2
“The most comfortable training shoe ever. Great cushioning, light weight, good stability.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN 2017
“Feels good the first 150 miles and then slowly feels flat after that.”
5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS DynaFlyte 4
“Not as bouncy as the original, but they traded bounce that wore out quickly for more speed.”
5/5 Full review 100 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“Much lighter and less bulky, easier to run and felt like I was gliding.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Flex RN 2018
“Enough cushion and softness, and the midsole doesn't feel dead—I feel energy return.”
5/5 Full review 12 mpw training for a half marathon
“Worth up to $130, but not $180.”
5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 2
“They have that bounce specific to the ZoomX shoes. You also feel that pop of the react foam within the first few strides.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“Lack of cushioning causes some pain in feet and knees.”
3/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 870 v5
“Very smooth/cushioned ride with great ROI for the price tag.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Asteria
“The heel actually separated from the base of the shoe after 300-400km.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 6 Boost
“A little tight in the forefoot, which bothered me on longer runs (more than 12 miles).”
5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adizero adios 5
“Would repurchase if price was not $180. Way too much for a trainer.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21
“The sole wears down relatively quickly (~150 miles).”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN 2017
“The heel protrusion is a little weird and elf-like.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 6 Boost
“Don't feel good with the upper; I have high instep.”
4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Newton Motion 8

Prefer this shoe over another

59% 23/39

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


Pros

  • Light at 7.2 oz, with cushioning reviewers consistently praise.
  • Runners use it for easy days, tempo work and long runs.
  • Two reviewers who ran the original Turbo say this version improved on it.

Cons

  • Two reviewers say the foam feels flat after 150 to 200 miles, though both keep wearing it to 400.
  • One reviewer prefers the original Turbo's thicker tongue.
  • Three reviewers call the $180 price too high.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 rates 96. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo

Each dot is one version of the Zoom Pegasus Turbo, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

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Runner Ratings

32 ratings
5/5 25
4/5 5
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 1

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
6.7 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 7.2 oz · Women's 6.2 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$180
Stack
28/18mm
Drop
10mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 29 written reviews

far from perfect

4/5

Overall

Lots of goods, but I definetly don't feel good with the upper; I have high instep.

Luis Andrade · Dec 15, 2023

25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Newton Motion 8

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

Best Long Run Shoe

5/5

Overall

Nothing but good things to say about the shoe itself. These are very versatile lightweight trainers, comfortable for easy runs, long runs, fartleks, and tempos. The ZoomX foam is very comfortable--cushioned and responsive-- and I didn't see noticeable wear on them until after 300 miles. I will say, however, I think Nike was way off base with their retail price. I paid $100 for these on sale and would have paid up to $130, but these are not $180 shoes. In my mind, anything over $150 needs to be at the super shoe (Vaporfly Next%) level in terms of performance. Nevertheless, I'm very disappointed that Nike has discontinued this line. Pick up a pair if you can still find them!

MNTiger2018 · Feb 8, 2021

80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 2

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

Peg turbo 2

5/5

Overall

Currently, on my 4th pair of Turbo 2's, I had 2 pairs of the 35 Turbos beforehand. The Turbo 2's do almost everything the old Turbos did but better. The only thing not done better is looks. I prefer the street style look of the older Turbo's. However, the weight on the new ones is better, the comfort is better, the durability is far superior, and the versatility is better. These feel like clouds on recovery days, but on speed days they're up there putting the work in without complaint. Probably the best shoes I've run in for day to day purposes, they will be missed once they go out of production.

Anonymous runner · Sep 9, 2020

55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

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

My go-to shoe currently

5/5

Overall

I have over 20 pairs of running shoes and these ones are my best for daily training with the Zoom Fly 3 being close second. I like that there is enough cushion and softness and that the mid-sole does not feel "dead", I feel that energy return.

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2020

12 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Best all-rounder

5/5

Overall

Dollar for dollar this is the best shoe that's not the vaporfly. The cushioning is there, its fast. This can be your speed training shoe or your recovery shoe. It's amazing. Not as boucy as the original turbo but that's what makes it better. They've traded 10% bounce, which wore out quickly, for 25% more speed. However it's pureness doesn't last forever. After about 150-200 mi you will notice a difference. Like the vaporfly the pebax doesn't last forever. However I found it still preferable to a regular Pegasus still at this point. Between 250-300 I start phasing in a new shoe.

Anonymous runner · Jan 30, 2020

100 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.7 oz Lightest
8.5 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
28/18mm
34/24mm
40/35mm
Drop
10mm
8mm
4mm
Release
2019 Q2
2022 Q3
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MSRP
$180
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
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$95
Ratings
Overall
96 Excellent
70 Decent
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
93 Excellent
66 Below average
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
92 Very good
69 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
87 Good
74 Decent
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
99 Exceptional Best appearance
97 Exceptional
75 Decent
Value
77 Decent
69 Below average
77 Decent
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