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Max cushion
Bouncy with a premium feel on easy runs; the main complaint is the weight at faster paces.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein (DPT) · summarized
MixedGrades B- to C+. A firm but bouncy, very durable max-stack trainer with a bouncy forefoot, but a clunky heel, tapered toe box and narrow midfoot. Weight and geometry don't match the $210 price. He 'would never normally choose to run in' it; it took ~20 mi to break in.
Many runners find the Nike Pegasus Premium bouncy and comfortable for easy and long runs, with a premium feel. The main complaint is weight, which several say limits it on inclines and faster paces. Some find it unstable or awkward to run in, and a few report early wear or a poor experience.
Of the 30 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 10% mixed and 33% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (11 reviews), unstable (7 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: A Pegasus Premium owner finds it heavy, awkward and unbalanced: great to look at, useless to run in.
We collected and summarized 30 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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