Nike Pegasus Premium | Full Review

[@Snytkine]

I would have really liked to have flashing LED lights along that air cushion.

[@kensalvino2470]

A lot of people mistake zoom air with air max. Totally different underfoot sensations! And zoom air is defly not 90s tech

[@teng029]

Zoom Air was definitely used in the 90s. Running shoes may not have, but basketball shoes in the 90s used Zoom Air.

[@kensalvino2470]

@ yeah my point is, they’ve updated it in the present. Its not the same tech in the 90’s. Theres many variations of zoom air particularly in bball

[@kentoh2095]

Is this a similar kind of zoom in Lebron X? Looks similar

[@14r517]

@@kensalvino2470 Jordan 12 was the first shoe to use Nike Zoom. Jordan was skeptical at first, then really liked it and it stuck. Eventually transitioned into performance running.

[@palmyarmyswim]

Came out 95- updated 90s tech. Same with the air max versions of today

[@ryanprosser7286]

Anyone who says that air zoom is from the 90s is not paying attention. The first max zoom we ever saw was the Lebron 10. This is a sneaker tech nerd's dream

[@blackwatchlion]

If the Peg Premium is at $210, what the heck are they going to charge for the Vomero Premium? Nike is wild with the prices, really.

[@dubenick]

They have their Payless shoes ;)

[@letitbleep2683]

@@dubenick I thought of the Vomero as more premium alternative to the Pegasus before, but now that they both have premium versions maybe they won't be differentiated that way any more?

[@cuthomas4664]

What's wong with $210? It is more of a concept shoe. Nike will not expect to sell ton of them anyways. Of course never for those antifan squasing everything with the swoosh logo

[@dubenick]

@@letitbleep2683 there will now be a plus and premium Vomero

[@MLHunt]

With the exception of hypebeast/collectible shoes, it's seldom necessary to buy Nike shoes at full retail.

[@avocadofuego]

What are the shoe racks that you have in the background? Thanks 🙏 And of course, I loved your review. Can’t wait to get my pair of Pegasus Premium 🏃‍♂️

[@NathanBradley-w1z]

The way people approach shoes, you'd think they were paid professionals 😂

[@TheJassjac]

Hi, Can you do a video where you describe the basics of different types of foams from the major brands.... group similar foams on the material, not on the branded name. It would be great to have a basic understaning of all the different foams out there, what ones are similar from different brands and what ones are different and how do they vary across the price spectrum? I think it would be SOO COOL.

[@DanL604]

I want it! The stack height sounds awesome too since I'm a manlet of peace

[@jgarcenila1982]

Lifestyle and hobby jogger fo sho!

[@Feanaro5503]

Third Pegasi’s the charm

[@hommefield9612]

Adding to Meg’s comment about shoes not looking good from the top, I think Adidas has some of the nicest looking designs from the top view

[@therangersinger]

@@hommefield9612 I concur

[@dubenick]

As someone who loved the zoom all out flyknit (not for running, it was an ankle rolling disaster) I am excited for this haha

[@nubetre]

I heard “bouncy and fun” and thought of my beloved first generation Prime X Strung. Are the vibes similar to that shoe?

[@Believeintherun]

Yeah

[@ceduncanson]

Would you guys say I would be far better off with these vs the Peg 41 and Vomero 18?

[@Believeintherun]

These have the most fun factor

[@i_miss_luke]

Would you recommend sizing up for wide footers?

[@Van_Wilder]

Nike and its main competitors have all been on this innovative bandwagon wrt to running shoes. I personally was getting annoyed that less attention was given to casual lifestyle running shoes like we had in the 90’s. This for me is finally that shoe we all been waiting for. Screw the run…this is a everyday styling shoe that would rock with any drip

[@bluemagic5829]

Must cop. Save size 13 for me.

[@robertw4918]

Given that nike has a stability line, why do you take points off for stability on a performance line.

[@SwolePapi15]

Excessive instability in a shoe that’s not marketed as a stability shoe is still not great

[@andydevinewine]

Because this isn't a stability shoe. Stability isn't needed all the time. I use stability shoes for my easy running but there is absolutely no chance I want stability when racing or doing hard workouts

[@andydevinewine]

And if you don't need stability then having it could cause injuries

[@SwolePapi15]

@@andydevinewine you are conflating the description of a shoes shoes stability with being a stability shoe, and thus missing the point entirely.

[@HabitualFixation]

I feel like other shoe companies do all round runners for different occasions better now I.e NB, Asics

[@DarrellColeMCO]

I didn't know if I'd necessarily work out in them but I'd definitely use them for big step number days. They'd be in the running to replace my Vapor Max as a high step casual daily.

[@tuliomartino9976]

What about the Hoka Skyward X? Meg took to 200 miles? No comparison there?

[@jasons.8125]

As someone who’s worn probably 20-30 iterations since 1996 - Zoom (originally Tensile Air) is arguably Nike’s greatest cushioning innovation. Full stop. And for its responsiveness, there’s a case to be made that it’s unmatched in footwear. In “Max” form, the drawback has always been the high weight, board flatness, and stiffness… but hey, at least they’re not flat anymore!😄 It’s been years since they’ve done a full Max midsole. Goofy new naming convention aside (Thank you for your service, John Donahoe, and goodbye): I can’t wait for these.

[@adgadg3298]

Excited to try these shoes as daily or for long easy run. Hope it wont be sold out again for seconds for the 1st drop then resell it for crazy prize…

[@markokezunovic3355]

Background music is ideal for getting arrhythmia

[@botrytis_cinerea]

lol

[@18emdy]

if its a "Super Trainer" then just go with Zoom 6

[@14r517]

Not at all the same purpose

[@TheDundeal]

Zoom air was called "Tensile air" when they first started using it

[@jr_lyon]

I was super excited until I saw how narrow it is at the arch. I sure hope it’s not like Hoka and Mount to Coast where it hits my arch and hurts

[@DeeDeeDanone]

Nike Cortex Air-Max.

[@Manuel_712]

Like To Meaghan and Thomas. Happy weekend.

[@843daravens]

You running in this over the Zoom Fly 6, which is cheaper?

[@Believeintherun]

Zoom Fly 6 is $50 less expensive

[@Robert-lu9dv]

Charging >$200 for a shoe that heavy is very Nike

[@erich9882]

But Nike know 90% of buyers will use this as a lifestyle shoe where weight is meaningless

[@matthiassventoest6800]

@@erich9882heck 90% of all running shoes aren’t used by runners.

[@Fozzee.1970]

Plenty of other brands do the same.

[@wonkydonkey7899]

I, for one, will buy this shoe for casual wear 😊

[@stephenwouw8624]

@@Fozzee.1970 do they? The ASICS superblast 2 is $220 and is significantly lighter! And from what I can see the better shoes, Adidas has the EVO SL for just $150. Not really a super trainer but at $150.. Nike case to pay for their “high end” products isn’t that strong anymore. Especially in the running segment.

[@R82S92]

So basically NOT wide foot friendly at all??

[@sirb9173]

They look real good but I'll wait until Fall/Winter 2025 for them to be on sale for $50 off or so

[@andrewattwood709]

Can you wear orthotics in the Nike Peg Premium the midfoot looks really narrow and normally if I put a orthotic in a Nike shoe because they also raise the instep in the shoe things don't fit properly

[@MiracleWarriors]

Puma Magmax Nitro or Pegasus Premium for long runs ? Wich one is less unstable in the heel ?! Thanks.

[@yianpap6093]

Without having tried neither, I'm 99% certain the Magmax is more stable due to the wider base and rather firm foam (stack heights being almost identical). The Nike looks cooler though.

[@sylvanrunning]

I can’t believe so many people dismiss this shoe as bad or just a lifestyle shoe. Nike’s trying to innovative with this one and the community seems to write it off as a flop even before it hits the stores and people get it on their feet. It’s a shame that so many runners don’t want to try something new. P.S., I’m not trying to defend Nike, but it almost seems like runners are prejudiced against them these days.

[@wata350]

We are. 😊

[@sylvanrunning]

@wata350 Any specific reason why? Just wondering if there’s a viewpoint I didn’t consider.

[@napnap5094]

Heavy mofo all the different crap in it, a good runner won’t be interested

[@palmyarmyswim]

Everyone wants to wear Nike's, but there offerings on the trainer market have been poor/disappointing over the last few years. Still nothing market leading or anything innovative performance wise(the racing shoes are the exceptions). People want Nike to be better.

[@JPRESA]

Bet. YOU should buy it. 🙃

[@georgesoto5436]

Think Nike is loosing a lot of runners within the everyday training shoes space. As many people as I run with, I hardly ever see people with Nike shoes.

[@Ryan_Tinney]

Do you feel the Nike shoes lagging are due to all of the paid influencers on KZbin and other social media? Is it the paid bonuses to the running shoe stores to push certain brands? When I see a runner that does not consume any of the industry paid content, they are usually running in Nike or Brooks.

[@georgesoto5436]

@@Ryan_Tinney that’s a very thoughtful question, and can only speak to the few running shoe influencers that I follow (Believe in The Run, Kofusi, Doctors of Running and some others). Unless, we’re all being lied to, they say they don’t get any funds directly from these shoe companies and I don’t have a reason not to believe them. Quite honestly, I just think Nike is a massive company behind most major sports that they don’t really feel they need to innovate and compete with the Topo Athletic or other lesser known brands, which is why I think they’re behind these other companies in the innovation department.

[@yianpap6093]

@@georgesoto5436 I'm not sure they are behind in the innovation department, given more than half of marathon runners run in Nike's. But otherwise I agree. But what I think is more at play here, is people who see themselves as "enthusiasts", or more than casual runners, tend to avoid Nike because it has such a large fashion side to it so "it can't be a real/serious running shoe". So they want to signal they're serious runners and in the know:)

[@yianpap6093]

@@Ryan_Tinney Could it be just that Nike and Brooks are the two most traditional brands that they know and trust and go for those with no second thought (thus dismissing other possibly better alternatives)? Makes you wonder though, news outlets(paid in one way or another) also push news selectively. Do they influence the views of people about what's really happening in the world, who they vote for, etc? You bet!

[@palmyarmyswim]

@yianpap6093 surely you have to admit innovation at lagged in the training space. The invincible 3, the infinity run, peg 40 and the turbo is just sitting where it left off before the nature. The zoom fly 6 could/should of been the 5. Nike should be the best, there whole brand is about it. Half of marathon runners may run in the alphas/vapor flys- but these runners are not training in Nikes, but would in a heart beat if given something decent. The zoom fly 6 was a better start but needs to be under 300g to be market leading- i assume the 7 will be. The peg premium is a new offering but isn't a serious training option given better choices.

[@MrQ8center]

When it comes to casual wear, does the Air unit here provide a sensation similar to a carbon plate on the foot, or does it feel more like the Asics Gel Nimbus?

[@Believeintherun]

Cushion

[@MrQ8center]

@Believeintherun That's great to hear. The new Nike CEO is clearly doing an excellent job.

[@THEHEREAFTER100]

Meg NOT the angelic goodie two shoes 😮🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasbraun6603]

Nice. I love shoes that function well, look great, something that you can travel with. Can't wait!

[@rali5381]

I still have a pair of the OG peg turbo, can't beat the OG in weight and bounce... These premiums don't come close especially at that ridiculous price point

[@LykaLivao-l5w]

Awesome review! 👟 The Nike Pegasus Premium seems like a fantastic choice for runners, offering great comfort and support. Thanks for the detailed breakdown, Believe in the Run! 🙌 #NikePegasus #RunningShoes #FullReview

[@Larsschmidt14]

No clips of you wearing the shoe?

[@faba6753]

So .. sounds like you'd take this over the SuperBlast? Its even more expensive than the SB.

[@Believeintherun]

Not sure where you get that impression.

[@faba6753]

@@Believeintherun because of how high you guys were about these.

[@irepresentthepeople]

seems like a lifestyle shoe

[@Chancemorgan44]

I’m gonna PR my grocery runs at wegmans in these.

[@christianh7863]

nikes first shoe with sculpted zoom air.

[@chemicalfrankie1030]

Isn’t that the air max 97?

[@sydneymav]

where tf do i buy these

[@nicklas6973]

Zoom fly 6 makes more sense than the whole Pegasus line up. Cheaper than both the plus and premium. Nike’s lineup is a little confusing now. Vomero 18 has a similar stock height and weight than the Pegasus premium.

[@therangersinger]

Still lighter than the invincible and Brooks glycerin maxx (at least in my size)

[@palmyarmyswim]

70 grams heavier than the original invincible in us 10

[@yianpap6093]

@@palmyarmyswim 70 grams heavier?! Nah, you got your math wrong. 345gr at US 10.5 Robbie says, so US 10 say 340gr? The original Invincible was not 270gr at US 10:) (I have it at US 11 and it's 317gr)

[@edwinduisburg8138]

Believe in the Run covering lifestyle shoes?

[@BC21beats]

Airmax is back!!!

[@fr0zenmilk]

I have regretted every pair of Nike running shoes I've bought including the alphafly 3 (I get hot spots or blisters for runs over 5 miles in it). I will not give them another chance.

[@JPRESA]

$210?!….lets just sweep that price under the rug, “so to speak.” 🤣

[@bobabola3399]

Sounds exiciting

[@MichaelDuldig]

Pure lifestyle shoe!

[@tkwasik]

Air tech is defenetly not from 90s - believe its from 70s 😅

[@7cole-o1z]

Let's Go, I Rock's wit Nike...

[@Wildbrooker4304]

Yeah if it’s not better than a superblast it’ll be a hard sell for me.

[@eatcheesekobe]

If only the Pegasus plus had a zoom air unit in the front…

[@kalemregier]

I’d be curious to get it on foot, but the weight and more importantly the price is almost an immediate disqualification.

[@oneforthemoney5579]

I always weight until they go on sale - you’ll be seeing these for $120 a year from now

[@marcusszavaleta]

What did she say earlier tho🥸🥸

[@Sandaufderbank]

very veeery interesting

[@theainzleevideos]

I'm still waiting on some reviews with shoes that support your actual foot. No barefoot or wide front shoe review 😢

[@ovidiumoldovan2524]

So, heavy, unstable and expensive....what a good shoe😂

[@TheDundeal]

New work kicks! 🔥 🔥 #surgeryLife

[@zaf2643]

It has been 3 years since i last bought a running shoes from nice . My last shoes was the Nike zoom x invincible

[@dewaynescott5114]

Just bring back the air max

[@B.Wise.B.Running]

Idk about this one. The weight and price are concerning !

[@matthiassventoest6800]

And as with all Nike shoes, wait 3 months after release and it will be at the outlet store.. -former swoosh employee.

[@alphaflyer162]

Fellow former swoosh employee and this is facts. Don’t pay retail for these

[@scottmijin9463]

Let’s be real here Zoom Air or Air Max can’t compete with today’s supercritical foam, pebax foam, etc for running. In a sense for basketball or lifestyle shoes sure but Nike definitely needs to keep Air technology in the vaults. After a couple of mile, the pods in my Pegasus 39 ain’t doing anything at that point. But I guess in the spirit of Nike’s Air technology, its kinda hard to remove it in their running lineup due to historically and culture reasons.

[@SimonHarrisAdDope]

What about the Alphafly 3 that’s air Zoom & ZoomX, works pretty well for many on race day.

[@muscfiorentina]

@@SimonHarrisAdDopeat this point it’s the only shoe Nike does well. The rest of their shoes are CRAP

[@cameronschwisow8538]

Try these out then report back eh?

[@SimonHarrisAdDope]

​@@muscfiorentina Their daily options are not the best, but that's not really true of their racing line up Dragon & Maxfly XC are both great.

[@SimonHarrisAdDope]

@@cameronschwisow8538 On raceday? No thanks.

[@DonGivani]

6:09 345 grams (size10½) , is a big no no 😂

[@janreichenbach265]

Nike (NKE) went public in 1980, the stock gave investors always a great return when it could be purchased 50% or more below its All-time high. This is a great review, I believe now is the time to purchase Nike shares. The shoe developers listen to customers and improve the models. Case in point, the Zoom Fly 6, said to be much better than Zoom Fly 5 .

[@cycling-john]

This shoe looks like a modern Airmax 97.

[@AN-ku2pf]

Is this a paid Nike ad?

[@Believeintherun]

None of our reviews are paid.

[@macoyupadoodle]

Nikes Kensei

[@profrecs]

Go hill running and u step on a rock with that hole is the bottom

[@jmartinez19944]

Well, it is a casual/ running shoe it's supposed to be heavy lol

[@miketitus3592]

sharp looking kix

[@hahaheslop]

$210??? Wow

[@OdanUrr87]

Thomas: "And then you move up to the Pegasus Plus. (...) The foam just didn't react." Me: "That's because it zooms." I'll see myself out. Jokes aside, where would you place this shoe in a rotation though, especially at that price?🤔

[@ahilleastzimas475]

we wait for the next big flop of nike they saved a little with the fly but all the others shoe maker making giant steps

[@luisrauldefreitas]

$200 and heavy - I guess "worth its weight in gold" LOL

[@KEIkei-os7wd]

345 g for 10.5 oh hell nah

[@alexanders4911]

Looks narrow 😮😢

[@yavuzbolluk3363]

Yes and heavy 🤔.?

[@imoku2692]

I really want to like this shoe but if a good shoe in 2025 means walking on 2 inches of material then maybe I’m just out of touch with things these days. I really never see anybody wearing these shoes out in public at all and I think it’s because nobody wants to walk around on marshmallows. In my opinion that shoe has way too much thickness under foot. It almost reminds me of when Lugs shoes used to be cool. Honestly, I don’t think this is innovation at all because stacking material upon material just to get comfort is an innovation that’s laziness if you ask me great video though thanks for the review, but anybody can have insane cushioning with that thickness underfoot. We need the old DMX cushioning from Reebok back and Nike should look into that cushioning Tech and maybe improve on it somehow.

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Supertrainer 😂 Come on guys... Super lifestyle trainer probably more accurate.

[@FusePB]

Are runners allergic to lifting? Complaining about shoes being heavy is so weird.

[@Believeintherun]

Check your science. Plenty of articles about weight and running economy.

[@FusePB]

@@Believeintherun That's a narrow minded research question answered. How is that research combined with real world data of those who do even a mild amount of resistance training focused on "running" muscles? Resistance training has thousands of peer reviewed articles demonstrating the protective nature of it. Protective factors in this category would logically allow you to be okay with a slightly heavier shoe than average. From an evolutionary standpoint, we were never meant to wear shoes at all. Have we just gotten used to shoes of a certain weight, and if they exceed that subjectivity it starts to ruin your "running economy" and nothing can be done? hmmm

[@yianpap6093]

That was a rhetorical question, right? I would bet big money that the huge majority of people willing to watch running shoe review videos, are indeed allergic to lifting! As for 50 grs of weight difference making a noticeable difference in running economy for an average runner, yeah, I sincerely doubt it. The physics are surely more complicated than "would logically ", and elite, fine-tuned athletes will feel it, but the average person reading here will almost certainly not have their economy altered. Their psychology though yes (wow, it is so light, I have a "pro" shoe!) and this will enhance their enjoyment and may lead to PB's. A foam that returns a lot of energy and keeps the legs fresh will make a lot more difference than 50grs less, that's what my intuition says.

[@adyton]

This model is a scam. No way I will pay for it.

[@NotAToxicGuy-9]

Another cool fashion shoe by Nike. And stop with all the lies...that's all it is.

[@napnap5094]

Na that ain’t a running shoe looks like something people go walking aimlessly around Costco in.

[@jasonproctor9896]

Instead of putting out shoes that nobody needs, how about making your daily trianers not suck Nike

[@LearningRandomStuff]

Nike sometimes makes a gorgeous shoe. This one is sexy!

[@kungfukenny9300]

Too pretty to use for a run. Life style for me.

[@irepresentthepeople]

12OZ LOL

[@keithc1264]

We all know how heavy air is…

[@bobcabot]

no word on Nike the Godess falling off the cliff?! ( only fashion-wise of causa...

[@michael-qp9xd]

Looks ugly for me. And as say here is heavy as a brick. What is this for? Lifestyle shoe some say but nothing special look. And then heavy so not really for running. A complete failure by nike - nothing premium here but price.

[@14r517]

Clearly you didn’t watch the video

[@michael-qp9xd]

@@14r517 clearly u didnt read by note carefully when u say didnt watch - in my note i repeated a lot said in video just to emphasize and agree much what was said.

[@Eirikkinserdal]

This shoe looks 2008 😅