Nike Pegasus Premium Reviews

This runner found good energy return in the Pegasus Premium at 6–7 min/mile, better than their Superblast 2, but sees it as a vacation shoe due to its weight.

Not a Nike person, they demoed the Pegasus Premium at a run club and were blown away: true to size, a bit of heel slip fixed with a runner's knot.

After an unimpressive 3.5 miles, a 9-mile run in the Pegasus Premium felt great with really nice bounce, though the weight showed on inclines.

After 4.5 easy miles and a 12 miler, the Pegasus Premium fits true to size and slightly narrow; the full-length Zoom is soft and extra bouncy, smooth heel-to-toe and not clunky.

About 50 km of easy runs, long runs and an easy-to-steady progression. They found the ride bouncy and fun at relaxed paces, the fit true to size and the grip and outsole durability good. The weight drags when pushing the pace or climbing, and the narrow midfoot pinch point makes it feel unstable, especially on uneven pavements, so they would steer clear if prone to pronating or worried about ankles. Hard to recommend as a training shoe beyond those who love the bounce and the look.

8.5/10. Nike's scooped Zoom Air unit is soft and bouncy but stable enough to trust for lots of miles, with a real fun factor and a great look. Too soft and squishy for all-day wear, but runners will like that.

It lived up to the hype: fun, energizing and bouncy, 'like cups of coffee on your feet'. One tester uses it for nearly every run that isn't long or speed work. The fit is praiseworthy and the $210 price is in line with rivals.

A fun shoe, but 'not one I recommend to most runners': the high price, heavy design and instability mean there are better options, like the Superblast 2, Skyward X or Pegasus Plus. Only worth it if you love the look.