Nike Pegasus Plus

The Run Testers finds it easy to go through the gears in the Nike Pegasus Plus from easy pace down to marathon pace on progression runs.

The Run Testers finds that when pushing beyond marathon pace or working at race paces for longer periods, the Nike Pegasus Plus does not excel as much as some other super trainers, feeling a bit slappy and not as comfortable or responsive as a shoe with a plate or slightly springier foams.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus Plus fits true to size in his normal running shoe size (UK 9 / US 10), with good toe box room, good heel and midfoot hold, and no Achilles irritation.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus Plus has a traditional ride feel and is slightly firmer than many other current super trainers or super daily trainers.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus Plus is Nike's best daily trainer and the best Nike daily trainer in a long time, and an upgrade on the standard Pegasus.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus Plus reminds him of the original Pegasus Turbo.

The Run Testers finds the Nike Pegasus Plus upper is not the most breathable, especially due to a big stripe that closes off some ventilation holes.

The Run Testers finds the ZoomX foam in the Nike Pegasus Plus feels firmer and more responsive than the foam in the Nike Invincible, and not as soft as the ZoomX foam in Nike racing shoes.

The Run Testers finds the traditional ride feel of the Nike Pegasus Plus is not to the shoe's detriment overall, but is a different feel.

The Run Testers identifies the Nike Pegasus Plus as the return of the Nike Pegasus Turbo, using proper ZoomX foam (unlike the recycled ZoomX in the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature).

The Run Testers measured the Nike Pegasus Plus at 257 g or 9 oz in a UK size 9 (US 10).

The Run Testers observes the Nike Pegasus Plus does not have a pronounced rocker, lower drop, or soft dual-density foams common in the category; it has a traditional 10 mm drop that is noticeable, and a thinner forefoot.

The Run Testers observes the Nike Pegasus Plus has a Flyknit upper with padding and structure around the heel and a minimal tongue.

The Run Testers observes the outsole of the Nike Pegasus Plus had a couple of slippery moments on wet trails, canal towpaths, and wet roads, and does not grip well on drain covers and similar surfaces compared to shoes using Pirelli PZero or Continental rubber.

The Run Testers states that if a runner likes a traditional feel in a shoe, they will get it in the Pegasus Plus; if they enjoy the Pegasus 41, they will get a similar feel but with better materials, better foam, and a lighter weight shoe.

The Run Testers states the Nike Pegasus Plus costs £165 or $180.

The Run Testers states the Nike Pegasus Plus has a 10 mm heel-to-toe drop.

EDDBUD believes the £165 retail price hampered the sales of the Pegasus Plus a little bit.

EDDBUD feels it would have been more realistic to price the Pegasus Plus at about £140, which would have gotten more takers.

EDDBUD finds that some of the ZoomX foam never translated as well across the daily lineup as Lightstrike Pro does today.

EDDBUD finds that the Pegasus Plus felt like a decent enough trainer, but not a patch on what is present within the midsole of the Evo SL.

EDDBUD finds that within Nike's lineup, only the Pegasus Plus is a reasonable comparison to the Adidas Adizero Evo SL.

EDDBUD measured that the ZoomX in the Pegasus Plus has 4 mm less in the forefoot and 2 mm less in the heel compared to the Evo SL, resulting in a more aggressive drop.

EDDBUD notes that lowering the Pegasus Plus price to £140 would mean adjusting the price on the Pegasus 41, which might have helped shift more shoes.

EDDBUD observes that the Pegasus Plus has a significantly higher drop than the Evo SL, which is quite noticeable on foot.

EDDBUD observes that the stack of the Pegasus Plus is not a patch on the 36 mm offered in the Evo SL.

EDDBUD speculates that Nike might move away from the aggressive drop with the Pegasus Plus 2, which is hopefully coming soon.

EDDBUD speculates that the Pegasus Plus 2 might produce a slightly lower drop, which would certainly be more to the reviewer's preference.

EDDBUD compares the Adidas Evo SL to the Nike Pegasus Plus, stating the Evo SL is a lighter shoe, feels a bit more fun to run in, seems to get better over time while ZoomX goes the other way, and grips better as well.

[Reviewer's observation] The reviewer observes decent durability on the outsole of the Nike Pegasus Plus.

Yowana finds the Pegasus Plus 2 not enticing or calling their name.

Yowana questions the purpose of the Pegasus Plus 2, asking whether it is a speed shoe or a daily trainer.

Yowana speculates the Pegasus Plus 2 is intended as a fast daily trainer, filling a niche category.

Marathon Handbook advises that people with wide feet might want to stay away from the Pegasus Plus.

Marathon Handbook calls the Pegasus Plus a 'secret weapon' for fartlek or VO2 max workouts because it helps travel quickly and still has a lot of cushion.

Marathon Handbook finds the Pegasus Plus light, fast, and close to the ground, with easy quick turnover.

Marathon Handbook notes the irritation is not enough to make them dislike the shoe, but they are aware of it.

Marathon Handbook observes the Pegasus Plus has no carbon plate, no nylon plate, and gets away with having just a big slab of ZoomX foam (Nike's proprietary super foam used in their racing shoes).

Marathon Handbook observes the Pegasus Plus has the classic Nike problem of accommodating narrow feet; even with narrow feet the reviewer finds that after a few miles both sides start to grate on the sides of their feet a tiny bit.

Marathon Handbook says it is a 'made-up stat' but cannot think of a shoe that weighs as little, has no carbon plate, and feels as powerful as the Pegasus Plus.

Marathon Handbook states that Nike has come out with two separate versions of the Pegasus: the Pegasus Premium (big, bulky, heavy, powerful) and the Pegasus Plus (less muscle, much lighter, quickly became one of the reviewer's very favorite shoes to wear).

Marathon Handbook states that despite no carbon plate, the Pegasus Plus still has a whole lot of power in a super light package.

Marathon Handbook characterizes the Pegasus Plus as a quick, bulk-free workout shoe.

Marathon Handbook characterizes the Pegasus Plus as about as quick as a non-carbon-plated workout shoe can get.

Marathon Handbook characterizes the Pegasus Plus as going in the direction of a minimalistic workout shoe, lighter and with lower stack height than the Pegasus 41.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Pegasus Plus is narrow and keeps the foot on a north-south plane, limiting side-to-side play.

Marathon Handbook states that all three Pegasus shoes share a 10 mm heel-to-toe drop.

Marathon Handbook states that the Pegasus Plus is made for speed rather than support.

Marathon Handbook states that the narrow, north-south feel of the Pegasus Plus is something they like and something other people do not.

Sagasu Running states that with the Pegasus Plus, he initially did not like that shoe for easy running, but the more he ran in it, the more he began to like it for easy running.

RoadTrailRun describes the Nike Pegasus Plus as 'your more uptempo daily trainer in the Plus Premium line'.

RoadTrailRun observes that the Nike Pegasus Plus has a considerably lower stack height of 35mm heel and 25mm forefoot.

RoadTrailRun observes that the Nike Pegasus Plus is all ZoomX, has no plate, and has a streamlined outsole.

RoadTrailRun recommends the Nike Pegasus Plus as the option to go with for Nike fans wanting something for faster days that isn't a very rigid Zoom Fly.

RoadTrailRun states he really likes the Nike Pegasus Plus, describing it as 'more old school' and 'less radical' than the other Nike Premium/Plus shoes, and 'very practical'.

RoadTrailRun finds that the Nike Pegasus Plus has a similar stack height and similar weight to the Puma Velocity Nitro 4.

RoadTrailRun finds that the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 foam is a bit softer and a bit bouncier than the Nike Pegasus Plus.

jogoncrago states he absolutely adored the Nike Pegasus Plus.

jogoncrago states he loved that the Nike Pegasus Plus was different and offered something separate from everything else.

jogoncrago states that when he ran in the Nike Pegasus Plus, his form was so much cleaner.

jogoncrago finds the Nike Pegasus Plus can be harsh and slappy when the reviewer is not feeling up and about, making it pick-and-choose for days, whereas the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 can be used when legs are more beaten up.

jogoncrago states both the Nike Pegasus Plus and Puma Velocity Nitro 4 have snug fits, but the Pegasus Plus has more volume through the forefoot.

jogoncrago states he loves the Nike Pegasus Plus.

jogoncrago states the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 has even more impressive aliphatic TPU foam, more protection, and more light/airy rebound than the Nike Pegasus Plus, and moves better overall.

jogoncrago finds that the Pegasus Plus feels less nimble and less nippy than the Adios 9.

jogoncrago finds that the Pegasus Plus has just a touch more protection than the Adios 9, making it better suited for daily training.

jogoncrago finds that the ZoomX foam in the Pegasus Plus does not have the same bounce factor as the Light Strike Pro in the Adios 9.

jogoncrago observes that the Pegasus Plus is not as lightweight, nimble, or fun as the Adios 9.

MidLife Runner characterizes the Nike Pegasus Plus as a tempo day shoe that feels like a speedy daily trainer that can pick up the pace and run tempo in it.

MidLife Runner states he prefers the Nike Pegasus Plus over the Adidas Evo SL for most of his runs because he can run easy and pick up the pace in the Pegasus Plus while being more in control of the shoe.

MidLife Runner calls the Pegasus Plus a 'sleeper shoe' that gets overlooked because 'people don't like it and they don't want it as much as other shoes'.

MidLife Runner characterizes the Pegasus Plus as a 're-imagined Peg Turbo 2'.

MidLife Runner considers the Pegasus Plus his 'line in the sand' shoe, determining he would no longer buy more shoes — but then kept finding excuses to buy it as the price dropped.

MidLife Runner describes the Pegasus Plus as 'crisp'.

MidLife Runner does not think he would want to do threshold workouts in the Pegasus Plus, though he can.

MidLife Runner finds the 10-millimeter drop appealing: 'I love me an occasional 10 millimeter drop because when I land midfoot, it feels like somebody is pushing me forward.'

MidLife Runner finds the Pegasus Plus offers 'a little bit more control' than the Evo SL.

MidLife Runner finds the Pegasus Plus pushes him forward on easy days, but is not as aggressive as the Adidas Evo SL, whose geometry pushes you forward regardless.

MidLife Runner prefers the Zoom Fly 6 over the Pegasus Plus for threshold workouts, and prefers other shoes in that category before the Pegasus Plus.

MidLife Runner says the Pegasus Plus will go into his 'daily shoe category, just like a daily trainer' — he can pick it up on a daily training day and 'rip it' or run 'steey' if feeling good.

MidLife Runner states he can go easy and 'everyday paces' in the Pegasus Plus, but he is 'encouraged to rip'.

MidLife Runner states the Pegasus Plus has 'no trampoline effect' — it feels 'old school'.