Pegasus Turbo 2
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 5, 2020
65 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas adizero Boston 8
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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.
Excellent
Confidence
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Confidence
97 Very high
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Feel like clouds on recovery days, but put the work in on speed days.”
“After the second run, the fin split in half. The ZoomX and react foam split and ripped.”
“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.”
“Shave off about 20 seconds per mile compared to other shoes.”
“The ZoomX foam is very comfortable—cushioned and responsive—and didn't show noticeable wear until after 300 miles.”
“The most comfortable training shoe ever. Great cushioning, light weight, good stability.”
“Feels good the first 150 miles and then slowly feels flat after that.”
“Not as bouncy as the original, but they traded bounce that wore out quickly for more speed.”
“Much lighter and less bulky, easier to run and felt like I was gliding.”
“Enough cushion and softness, and the midsole doesn't feel dead—I feel energy return.”
“Worth up to $130, but not $180.”
“They have that bounce specific to the ZoomX shoes. You also feel that pop of the react foam within the first few strides.”
“Lack of cushioning causes some pain in feet and knees.”
“Very smooth/cushioned ride with great ROI for the price tag.”
“The heel actually separated from the base of the shoe after 300-400km.”
“A little tight in the forefoot, which bothered me on longer runs (more than 12 miles).”
“Would repurchase if price was not $180. Way too much for a trainer.”
“The sole wears down relatively quickly (~150 miles).”
“The heel protrusion is a little weird and elf-like.”
“Don't feel good with the upper; I have high instep.”
Prefer this shoe over another
59% 23/39
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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
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.
Release year
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2022 · 23 reviews
70 Decent
90 Confidence
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2020 · 1 review
83 Good
69 Confidence
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2018 · 52 reviews
91 Very good
99 Confidence
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Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 This shoe
2019 · 32 reviews
96 Excellent
97 Confidence
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
1/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 4, 2020
came from the Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project)
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Light
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Flex RN 2018
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Comfortable and Light
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020
35 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Great fast trainer- lacks durability
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS DynaFlyte 4
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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