Nike Pegasus Premium Reviews

Bouncy, but the weight offsets it and the medial cutout and narrow profile make it unstable.

A Pegasus Premium owner finds it heavy, awkward and unbalanced: great to look at, useless to run in.

Comparing it with the standard Pegasus, this runner found the Pegasus Premium unstable and bouncy at first, but after two months of daily training they love it.

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.

Two testers; one did a 12-mile first run, then hill repeats and a few wet runs. Both loved the bouncy, energetic ride, and that one found the cushioning great, with fresh legs afterwards and fine rain traction. At about 345 g in a men's 10.5 it is very heavy, though neither minded on the road, and the narrow build makes it less stable, so it is not for those needing a steady ride. One thought the upper premium and well dialed in, the other disliked how narrow it looks from above.

Neither tester can find a place for it: too heavy and unstable for speed (a 'sloppy lean' and unsettling list when cornering), and not cushioned enough for sore legs. The exposed Air bag worries them. The price should put it up against the SC Trainer. It looks good with jeans.

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.