The key here is that Nike did fix the real problems in the heel department the Peg 37 had, but to me, they still need to go a step further. There’s still some heel slip, but my heels slip in a lot of shoes. I wish Nike would re-imagine this upper and just go with a single-layer engineered mesh, drop a bunch of weight and warmth all in one swoop.Īdequate lockdown is better than prior versions It feels luxurious on your feet, but it’s warm and doesn’t breathe well.
NIKE PEGASUS 38 MENS UPDATE
One major con in the update of the Pegasus 38 is the upper. One thing I love about this shoe is the outsole is dotted with 2.32mm lugs, giving it great traction and the ability to hit some non-technical dirt when the wild hair catches you.įor me, this is a great feature as I tend to run in the dirt on the side of the road on long efforts since the impact is a bit easier on my legs. There’s also a lugged 3.97mm outsole that’s firm (87.5HC on the durometer - 11% firmer than average) which should wear down slowly. The React midsole at 19.5HA on the durometer is 18% softener than average but it seems dense and controlled underfoot and I don’t see it packing out prematurely. Nike has built a solid shoe here though, and I think it will go 400-500 miles. Nike needs to find a way to get this to 9 ounces for it to really be a shoe I’d lace up daily. This is not a lightweight shoe.Īt 10.25 ounces (291g) there are a lot of lighter everyday trainers out there, the average weighs just 9.6 ounces. One downside to the Pegasus 38 is its heft. What I like about the Pegasus though is it’s much more stable underfoot, at 109.5mm wide in the forefoot, and 80.7mm in the heel, it’s got more platform to balance on, which was needed coming from the Vaporfly.
I see the Pegasus as a nice compliment to the Vaporfly in an all-Nike lineup. I’ve been comparing this to the Vaporfly a lot in my mind, they look similar, both my test pairs were white, and they have a long pointy tail. I think this is a great combo, and it really is a joy to run in. Mix the React midsole with Nike’s Zoom Air unit, and you have a stable consistent platform with nice pop off the toes. I will admit though the Pegasus 38 worked for me, it fit thanks to the updated toe box which gained a bit of room and the stretchy upper material that accommodates a wide variety of foot shapes. I have never really been comfortable in Nike shoes, they all seem too narrow in the midfoot for me. Check out the Vaporfly Next% 2 if you want a true race shoe. You’re expecting this to be an ultra-lightweight race-day shoe.The updated upper is dense and layered, and it runs a bit hot. Nikes still tend to run a bit narrow in my opinion, and although the Peg 38 is wider than past iterations it’s still not an excessively roomy shoe. If you’re looking for a comfortable trainer that has the pep for speed work and the cushion for slow days, this could be the shoe for you. The Peg 38 gets a slightly wider toe box and deeper heel cup than the Pegasus 37, issues that dogged the last iteration of this shoe. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 fills that role nicely thanks to some thoughtful updates from Nike. Not everyone needs a quiver of shoes, some prefer to just have one that can do everything. This shoe can be your slow day shoe, your tempo shoe, and your gym shoe, it can basically do it all. The Nike Pegasus 38 is a plush daily trainer with a stable midsole and a peppy ride. More foam in the tongue helps cushion the top of your foot.Your browser does not support the video tag. Midfoot webbing gives a snug fit when you tighten the laces. A Zoom Air unit puts more bounce with every step sits closer to your foot for responsiveness. More foam means better cushioning without the bulk. Nike React foam is lightweight, springy, and durable. Mesh in the upper feels breathable and plush while stretching with your foot for a comfortable shape and fit. Breathable mesh in the upper combines the comfort and durability you want with a wider fit at the toes.Ī wider forefoot means more space for your toes, while the shoe's fit maintains the comfortable feel you expect from the Pegasus. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 continues to put a spring in your step, using the same responsive foam as its predecessor.
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