Nike Pegasus 41

The Run Testers describes the midsole ride of the Nike Pegasus 41 as balanced cushioning that takes the edge off the road.

The Run Testers finds a reasonable amount of energy return from the Nike Pegasus 41 but says they are a bit sinky.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 a good easy marathon shoe with a balance of lightness, comfort, cushioning, balanced ride, and good stability.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 does not deliver the punchy energy of a carbon racer or something plated with a punchier midsole foam like the Saucony Endorphin Speed.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 felt comfortable right to the end of the marathon, with no pain, no hot spots, and good hold.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 has plenty of room for foot splay.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 is not the most energetic shoe but the runner knows what they are getting in each step.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 very comfortable over the first half marathon of running at roughly 9-minute-mile pace.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus 41 works well for someone doing a four- or five-hour marathon who wants comfort, a little energy, no stability worry, and a shoe that disappears into the background and takes impact off the road.

The Run Testers gives a big thumbs-up to the Nike Pegasus 41 for a marathon after running in it for a marathon plus a prior 15-mile run.

The Run Testers observes lots of room in the toe box of the Nike Pegasus 41.

The Run Testers recommends the Nike Pegasus 41 as a marathon shoe, particularly for four-and-a-half-hour to five-hour marathon runners who need a shoe that looks after them the same from mile 1 to mile 26.

The Run Testers says for runners who just want to complete a 26.2 in reliable comfort with a balanced, controlled shoe with enough cushioning and protection but not something they wade through softness in, the Nike Pegasus 41 delivers.

The Run Testers says the best compliment he can give the Nike Pegasus 41 through the half-marathon distance is that he forgot he was wearing them and was moving nicely and freely.

Based on Run Repeat's list, the reviewer finds the Nike Pegasus 41 to be named the 'Best daily trainer' but disagrees with that designation.

EDDBUD finds the Nike Pegasus 41 is 'okay' as a daily trainer.

EDDBUD finds there are other running shoes at around the same price point as the Pegasus 41 that are better daily trainers.

EDDBUD states he does not agree with the Pegasus 41 being the best daily trainer, preferring the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 instead.

EDDBUD finds the Pegasus 41 has a little bit more range about it compared to the Vomero 18 and Vomero Plus.

EDDBUD finds the Pegasus 41 more consistent than the Vomero 18 and Vomero Plus, mainly due to the air units in the heel and the forefoot.

EDDBUD finds the Pegasus 41 more nimble than the Vomero 18 and the Vomero Plus, which he finds too soft, bulky, and clunky.

EDDBUD observes great traction on the Pegasus 41 outsole from the waffle lugs, calling it a hallmark of Nike's design of the Pegasus for many years.

EDDBUD observes that the React X foam in the Pegasus 41 midsole is very durable with some longevity to it.

EDDBUD recommends the Nike Pegasus 41 as a beginner running shoe from Nike.

EDDBUD states that super-max stack stuff isn't what you want when you're starting out, and you want a shoe that does lots of things reasonably well; he thinks the Pegasus 41 does that.

EDDBUD states that the React X foam in the Pegasus 41 is improved further by the Zoom air units present in the heel and the forefoot, adding a bit more durability and longevity to the shoe.

Yowana reports forcing himself to get 100 miles in the Nike Pegasus 41 and describes it as not a pleasure to do so, unlike the Nova Blast 5.

Yowana states that the current Nike Pegasus 41 is 'okay but it's just not something that I'd be reaching for'.

Marathon Handbook finds the Pegasus 41 fits a little bit narrow and that people with wide feet historically have not liked the Pegasus.

Marathon Handbook states that even with their own narrow feet, the Pegasus 41 feels a little bit snug.

The host states he does not think there are many traditional, firmer, non-rocker shoes left on the market.

Sagasu Running categorizes the Nike Pegasus 41 as an example of a 'basic trainer'.

Sagasu Running states that the Nike Pegasus 41 is not a shoe waving the flag of a ton of technology.

Jason Jogs found the Pegasus 41 more comfortable and softer than the Pegasus 42, and preferred the 41's ride.

Jason Jogs found the Pegasus 41 to be softer, with a full-length ReactX foam and two Zoom units (heel and forefoot) that he could feel well, and a low stack height.

Jason Jogs recommends the Pegasus 41 on discount over the Pegasus 42 at full price.

Jason Jogs 's verdict is that the Pegasus 42 took a slight step back from the Pegasus 41.