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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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Confidence
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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

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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 6–10 of 29 written reviews

Good fit and fast

5/5

Overall

Wear them up to 400 miles. after 200 feel a little dead. ZoomX foam feels good and is soft.

Anonymous runner · Jan 29, 2020

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

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

I love every run in them

5/5

Overall

My first run in the Nike Pegasus turbo 2 was alright and that’s putting it simply the problem was it took about 4 miles to break in but this is understandable it’s a running shoe after all it happens.After I had broken in the shoes all my runs so far have been amazing.The Cushioning has been perfect and the upper has been basically perfect as well I love the shoe so far and I’m only giving it a 9/10 because the shoes took a few miles to break in.In the end I loved the shoe and I hopefully will continue feeling this way.

Anonymous runner · Jan 27, 2020

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

Great improvements from PT1

5/5

Overall

While I was very impressed with Nike's Pegasus Turbo original two years ago, the PT2 had some great improvements and became my everyday + long distance training shoe. First off, I'm a heel striker -- slight supination. The ZoomX foam of the PT1's would erode on the back outside heel pretty easily even after 100 miles. However, the PT2's do not show much wear or 'damage' after 100. Furthermore, the collar is much better. The PT1's had a very thick and bulky collar and tongue, while the PT2's have streamlined both. Overall, I get a very smooth/cushioned ride with the PT2's and find great ROI for the $160-$180 price tag. My legs feel fresher after each run compared to my previous training shoes.

Anonymous runner · Jan 21, 2020

35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Asteria

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

Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

4/5

Overall

Light and fast shoes, great cushioning. Lacing system makes sure you can tie them firmly. One remark: not a big fan of the slim tongue compared to the original Turbo’s.

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2020

25 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Nike pagesus turbo

4/5

Overall

Overall shoe was great. Plenty support. Enough cushion for 400+ miles. Toe box was a bit wide for my liking. I would have purchased narrow version but Nike did not offer. Overall I would re-purchase if price was not $180. Way too much for a trainer.

Anonymous runner · Jan 12, 2020

50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21

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

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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
2022 Q3
MSRP
$180
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
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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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