Nike Pegasus 40 | FULL REVIEW | 40th Anniversary of an Icon

Thomas and Robbe review the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40, a tried and true daily trainer that is mostly the same as last year's version, which could be good or bad depending what you think. It's not going to change the world, we had no real issues running in it, but it's still a straightforward daily trainer and will basically come down to whether or not you're a fan of the Pegasus as as whole. Available early April for $130.
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Intro (00:00)
Upper (3:15)
Midsole (5:00)
Drop (5:50)
Weight (6:50)
Price (8:10)
Red or Green Light? (10:20)
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[@Jambr380]

I still pick up a Pegasus every other year because it’s always a solid shoe. I get that there wasn’t really an update, but that doesn’t make it a bad shoe. I like that it is a shoe you can always count on for hundreds of worry-free miles

[@ChristianRunsNY]

For me it isn't necessarily about good or bad, I agree it is always solid enough. But if I can buy a 39 on sale and it is just as good as a 40, I'll save the cash.

[@Believeintherun]

Total workhorse. You get it

[@jasboehlke]

@@ChristianRunsNY Yep just got the 39 for $76 and MSRP has not changed, Peg 39 was $130 MSRP as well.

[@Jambr380]

@@jasboehlke yeah, I’m all about last year’s model in whatever shoe I’m buying. Literally just picked up the Infinity Run for $21 at the outlet ($30 +30% off). I know it’s a little heavy, but I’ll love it even more because of the price lol

[@briansleepylee]

Appreciate you guys always providing the straight goods.

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks!

[@manuel_877]

Like to Robbe and Thomas. Thanks for this information about the Nike 2023. Have a great day. 🌞🏃🌞

[@Acejustforalaugh]

Yes, the 41 ! I'm going to wait also. Still loving my Trail 36s !!

[@paulmulks]

I do like that blue colourway 👌🏻 I have the Peg 39 which I only use for gym stuff so I'll not be rushing out to get the 40 just yet, wait for those discounts to hit.

[@renelol8103]

Buying a shoe with the discount coming soon is the best feeling

[@fayliyur3899]

Oh well... Let's hope the 50th anniversary will be something special xd

[@dewknow1315]

Don't hold your breath that why I do t but Nike shoes . Get with the program Nike.

[@Believeintherun]

Fingers crossed!

[@OdanUrr87]

Own both the Pegasus 38 and 39. Like the 39 better, the toe box is wider and you get a little extra energy. My 39 probably already has 400 km on them, perhaps more, and they look like they could go for another 400. If the Pegasus 40 is more of the same, that's fine by me, but that extra weight could be an issue. Where does the extra weight come from? What are other similarly-priced alternatives for a daily trainer?

[@delfino19777]

So i should stock up on all the 39s since i really like that shoe?

[@paddywiggle]

The pegasus about to hit that midlife crisis 😳

[@Believeintherun]

40 hits hard

[@KarlFernandezDOP]

Nike is having their spring sale right now and I got the the Peg 39 for $58 and the Streakfly for $71. I would never pay full price for a Pegasus. Luckily they seem to always go on sale few months so I'd recommend going with the discounted 39.

[@michaeltran2743]

Deep sales on the pegs right now. I got my peg 39 for $30 flat

[@antic4312]

Did you say $30!?? Where at?

[@cmo3]

@@antic4312I got them for around that price in December from Dicks Sporting Goods Warehouse.

[@Believeintherun]

Agreed. A Peg 39 on sale is 🔥

[@trentclark2061]

​@@michaeltran2743 Yes please share, $30 is ridiculously cheap.

[@MiracleWarriors]

Is there a FlyEasy version for the Nike Pegasus 40 launching alongside the normal shoes ? Thanks.

[@Sam.Valenzuela]

Thomas’s shirt is pretty cool!

[@Sky29walker]

I like the 39 alot and have used it plenty but seems like the new version offers no actual improvement to make up for the weight gain.

[@davidh5429]

Every new Nike running shoe seems to get worse every iteration. Idk what's up with that.

[@Believeintherun]

More or less the same shoe as last year. We don’t hate it, there are just better options out there.

[@DynestiGTI]

​@Believe in the Run what shoes would you say are better than the 39's?

[@pickle24]

@@davidh5429 welp, at least the 39 was an improvement over 38

[@jamiemackenzie9502]

Only ever owned one version of the Pegasus, the original. Back in the days when running shoes lasted six months, not six weeks.

[@missbutts85]

So with the 39 being on sale and Nike having a back to school promotion, I found a pair in my size for $70. Would it be better to just get the 39?

[@johnb7337]

I ran high school cross country in a Pegasus back in 84, if I remember right. It wouldn't have been classic in the same sense then but I probably didn't appreciate what it was, even though it seemed solid.

[@Believeintherun]

Consistency and reliability. Two things the Pegasus continues to offer

[@paulstarr6001]

Come on Nike. I had the first version in 83 and loved them. Been a Nike fan ever since. But I think you would of expected something special on the 40th anniversary. I think they need to up there game, otherwise they will fall further behind the likes of Ascics and Saucony. Great video gents

[@Believeintherun]

We figured they would do something special too. But hey, that’s alright. Hoping for a bigger update next year!

[@danfsteeple]

They switch between the Flywire and the Dynamic Fit every other year

[@thewalls7770]

Where is the Vomero 17? I thought it was a March release?

[@peterlewisful]

Model T Ford was a great car when it came out

[@Stumpeddeath]

Don’t fix something that’s not broken, 39 has been such a solid daily trainer for me this year. I’ll probably get the 40 when it goes on sale.

[@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis]

Flywire when they get the length of it right is probably my favorite nike "tech."

[@Believeintherun]

Agreed

[@QronoZ713]

I really like the 39, so I guess stick with that.

[@harvard004]

39 upper looks better than 40

[@Believeintherun]

Fully agree

[@jb-hx3rb]

pegasus 39 , infinity react 3 or vomero 16 for 5k run and 10 k fast walking ?

[@dannytran558]

Did you guys get a chance to try out the asic gel cumulus 25 yet? And if you did, what are your thoughts?

[@Believeintherun]

Have not tried it yet

[@OtesOtesOtes]

Last Pegasus (36?) I tried was trash, injured me. I would've hoped this would've been an overhaul to make it it on par with the fan favorite Turbo.

[@TherealEddyfroston]

Im still rocking the 39 ain't no way in hell im buying full price for these. Will be buying the 39 again

[@mchaydel]

I have popped the zoom air unit on my last 2 pairs of Pegs, not sure I will buy another pair

[@TolunayOrkun]

It sounds like Peg40 is a step back from 39. I wished they did put a bit more effort for a special 40th edition! At least they should have used the React foam version that they used in Pegasus Trail 4.

[@Believeintherun]

Maybe a slight step back. But honestly, it’s the same shoe at the end of the day. No real noticeable changes and still reliable as ever.

[@Edstrat]

What's a good fast shoe that's good for 5k's?

[@i64stupid]

Peg 39 is goated

[@dildou8856]

Have had 4 earlier generations of Pegasus shoes. But this year I tried Puma Velocity Nitro, Nike Structure, Mizuno Wave Rider + Wave Sky, New Balance Solvi, Saucony Ride, Asics Nimbus+Cumulus... but I still think Pegasus is the best of these for me and will pick up Peg40 from discount soon. Best value for the money and great durability. Asics running shoes I will never ever buy again as their mesh is so fragile and gets holes after couple of months.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Same dinosaur shoe as last year. Makes a nice casual shoe.

[@Believeintherun]

Great for a walk or trip to the gym

[@Feanaro5503]

The 39 was good. I’ll stick with it.

[@reecelord]

Just so you know the stack height stats displayed as the same. Said 32/32mm! Great vid though guys

[@Believeintherun]

Yep, typo on that one. Thanks!

[@masonedmund9086]

for some reason, pegasus has caused me CRAZY pronation problems more than any other running shoe recently

[@Lee-mx5li]

To me THE 39 HAD THE ABSORPTION of my Cole Hahn loafers, I immediately sent them back.. The 37s were good, but 39 did a great upgrade as far as upper comfort... Thus I switched to Vamero 16 and what an upgrade difference, not perfect but much much more better.....Can't wait for Vamero 17, hope its great.. Nevertheless, Thanks for the heads up on Pegasus 40..

[@Believeintherun]

The Vomero is premium quality

[@wildforthecats661]

Use to purchase the Pegasus almost every year. Too many better shoes out there in the same category. Need some much needed changes/updates.

[@Believeintherun]

Agreed. We are hoping for a midsole update next year.

[@cesardeceserodecesero3646]

​@@Believeintherunwow is It a real possibity

[@SuperAloeFresh]

@@Believeintherunif it gets zoom X which it seems like everyone wants, wouldn’t the price point change completely with that change tho?

[@RunRecoverRally]

@@SuperAloeFresh Would putting Nike’s super-foam benefit the shoe? They already have the Vomero and Invincible filling that niche with ZoomX at varying amounts. The simple React (possible future ReactX) keeps it as a simple, reliable daily trainer that you can easily recommend to beginners.

[@kiteracer2497]

I tried on the 39s, the foam felt firm. Did it soften up after 50 miles?

[@Believeintherun]

Breaks in more, but it doesn’t get softer per say

[@aronisink1]

Best thing about new Pegasus is buying last years for $70-$90.. Also I've been complimented many times from the ladies on the great colors..

[@Believeintherun]

That’s a sweet deal

[@jetman24]

So it's just Pegasus 39 with a new batch of colorways?

[@twinningtherace114]

I product tested it for 300 mi and you guys are hitting the nail on the head. No frills, run of the mill shoe that will get the job done, but there are better shoes out there. At 300mi there was barely any wear on it, and it was pretty accommodating to my somewhat wide-ish foot. I didn’t like picking up the pace in it.

[@Believeintherun]

It gets you from A to B. No bells and whistles, just solid ole reliable

[@jeremywong5399]

What’s a good comparison for the Pegasus from ASICS?

[@rayu7191]

What do you recommend thats better? Ultraboosts?

[@Jon-nk5rv]

39 was solid

[@jasboehlke]

Absolutely, love them vs more stable daily trainers, good tempo and trail runner option for me.

[@figo5816]

I really like my Pegasus 39. If 40 is more is the same, it's good for me lol. But yeah, think Nike could change a little bit more.

[@runshoottech]

I got the 37’s a few months after I started running and it was so noisy, I called it slappy. I got the 38’s and got a Nike by you 38, same thing, skipped the 39’s and I won’t be getting the 40’s either. Novablast 3 is where it’s at unless I can get one for like 90 bucks then I’m ok with it at that point.

[@Believeintherun]

You should hear how loud the adidas Ultraboost Light is

[@runshoottech]

@@Believeintherun definitely won’t be getting that one for sure. I have a few other shoes to try in the coming months to get my shoe rotation complete.

[@daddyV88]

They should’ve really done something special for the 40. This just feels so blah - the 39 I have is serviceable but I almost never reach for it over the novablast 3 or speed 3

[@skylinertheeditor]

Whats the soundtrack at the start

[@lucaNyc]

Any news about the new Vomero coming out or not?

[@Believeintherun]

🤫 🤐

[@kalvin.]

12 mins on the Peg 40 is about how long Nike spent on its update as well

[@Believeintherun]

Oof 😅

[@hocineted7594]

Are they true to size ?

[@JP-gy6mv]

I’m sad they didn’t do something special for the 40th 😢

[@Believeintherun]

We are too, but it’s still the Peg we all love

[@tagoresanketh5938]

Used to be a huge fan of the channel but still no review about Vaporfly 3 🤔😔😔

[@homeboi4159]

The pegasus is the corolla of running shoes. Can’t complain too much.

[@AGC828]

The Peg shoes....do anything trainer type shoe....decent value...the 40 or the 39. The 39...great time to buy selling at a cost of an entry-evel Nike runner. So cheap it's tempting to buy a pair for the hell of it to have an extra pair of trainers...

[@FireX300]

This shoe reminds me of Nike Quest 2

[@user-ck5wq6zc4p]

The upper of the pegasus 40 remember me of pegasus 38 which is with a heavy upper as well, definitely not gonna like the 'improvement' again :(

[@gweedsUK]

I get the sense that you really struggled to care much about this one

[@bigshotz1240]

I can tell by that 32mm and 32mm offset

[@Believeintherun]

We are always excited about the Pegasus. Some updates are just bigger than others

[@thecaptainchas2820]

This reminds me of that old episode of The Simpsons, where the toy company comes out with a new Malibu Stacy…that is exactly the same as the old Malibu Stacy…but has just a new hat.

[@Believeintherun]

Sometimes it’s about the little things

[@anjalirawat5378]

It’s a strategy. They can’t keep improving every year cuz that much innovation that quick is not possible. So they give one good model that excites everyone, then one or two average models, which people will still buy cuz it’s a legacy shoe. Then they’ll come out with one banger model to make people salivate again. If you keep getting good models, you become desensitised

[@Believeintherun]

A lot of factors go into it. Cost of materials, performance, price changes, etc. Not every year can be a banger

[@Waterlife_india]

Sir, which running shoes are best under 130/140.for road

[@Believeintherun]

We are digging the Propel v4

[@Believeintherun]

We are digging the Propel v4

[@S.F.Martin100]

Aren’t they also the leader in running injuries?!😊

[@mixeddrinks8100]

as a wide boy... the only reason I get the Peg is they come in 4E.

[@user-jl2rc5nf2l]

I'm Korean. Is it good to buy Pegasus 39? Or is it better to buy Pegasus 40?

[@Believeintherun]

39

[@user-jl2rc5nf2l]

@@Believeintherun thank you 😊

[@zacclowes4999]

The peg works at any pace. you can use them for long runs or track intervals. the grip is decent enough to run light trails in. and they are durable. maybe pegs don't excel at anything but they useable for everything. if they do a 4E version again I will get a pair.

[@Believeintherun]

Versatility is key 🔑

[@Liamrunsnstuff21]

I haven’t ran in a Nike shoe since I first started running in 2015. I’ve ran in Brooks for many years, Mizuno, On, which I hated by the way, Adidas. Hoka and Saucony I’m currently running in.

[@Believeintherun]

Got to try them all

[@DynestiGTI]

Which would you say was the best shoe? I've been using On but I think there's probably better out there

[@BigShortMike87]

Are these suitable for running on grass. Dry or wet?

[@El_myth]

Funny how they keep flip-flopping on flywire. Then they brand the return of flywire as an exciting update the model year after they ditch it. Bring back the 35 and 36. Peak peg.

[@robinbauer1975]

the 40 is much firmer than the 39, so it´s better for quick workouts but well it´s much firmer

[@anjalirawat5378]

Hey lads when is the Vomero coming out?

[@Believeintherun]

We actually don't know, hopefully summer

[@anjalirawat5378]

@@Believeintherun darn it, gotta drag my old shoes for couple months more🥲

[@steveh5242]

You guys spent a few minutes discussing the price going "up" this year when in fact it's the same. 39's MSRP was $130 too. Disappointing to hear about the weight gain when the 39 was a step in the right direction on that front.

[@PMTCards]

The simple answer is just get the 39s. I got mine like 2-3 months ago for $59 directly off the Nike site.. bunch of colors at $77 or less. Buying these for $130 is silly.. heck even the 39 at full price is better to just save the 10$ lol

[@Believeintherun]

A Peg 39 for sale is a sweet deal

[@bpg201]

I know a lot of this information has been out for several years now...but I find it really difficult to justify supporting Nike after just getting through Kara Goucher's new book. Nike shoes have have really fit me well....but I do have a few pieces of Nike apparel that I'm finding hard to wear anymore.. Not trying to be a debbie downer! Enjoyed your review, as always!

[@flavion3807]

She rode on the coattails of Salazar and Nike for years while lining her pockets. She is now a fortysomething has been and saw an opportunity for a tell all book written for a naive femcel readership.

[@bpg201]

@@flavion3807 wow. that's a nice load of bullshit.

[@mrrandom2501]

Pick one Ghost or Peg at this point for 1st time runner

[@Believeintherun]

Peg 40

[@jefreywith1f924]

The Pegasus is " common as muck " Which is one step up from " common as dirt "

[@Believeintherun]

Solid reliable daily trainer. Just without all of the bells and whistles

[@jefreywith1f924]

@Believe in the Run Explain this to me running shoe experts? My first running shoe was the Nike Pegasus 27 in 2010. It retailed for $90. I wanted the Vomero 5 at the time, but it was too much. It retailed for $130. Foward the clocks to 2023. The Nike Pegasus 40 is now $130. A $40 increase. The Nike Vomera 16 is $150. Only a $20 increase in 13 yrs. time. So is Nike saying the $40 increase in price for the Pegasus 40 is more warranted than the $20 increase price of the Vomero 16 because it has made more advancements over the yrs. Reality check! The Vomero has now added Zoom X to their midsole, where the Pegasus only added and still has react in their foam. I can buy the Puma Nitro Volocity 2 with its super critical foam right now for $74. Regular price $120. That is a shoe that is totally undervalued where the Pegasus 40 is way overvalued for what you actually get.

[@Interloper322]

I just bought the 38s lol

[@abrightp]

While other running shoe manufactures are working hard on fulflling runner's various daily needs and improving their racing category performance, Nikes seems too satisfied with their previous success with AF1, VF1/2 that they don't care about serious runners' daily needs. The entire training/daily line is mediocre and seems aim for general public rather than serious runners, which makes me feel they find it easier to make money from general public and Nike believers rather than from the runners who run regularly and have specific needs for diffenrent types of training. Without the thing called "Outlet/Factory Story", I could see less runners will go for Nike training pairs as any of its competitors could offer pairs that are much better.

[@RunRecoverRally]

Why mention the AF1 if you’re talking about fulfilling “serious runners’ needs?” Nike has been pushing hard with their Vaporfly/Alphafly road racing shoes while branching into the trail segment with their Ultrafly. Their road trainer catalog is also versatile with simple & reliable trainers in the Pegasus/Infinity Run, max cushioning with the Invincible, and max support with the Vomero line. Maybe their shoes don’t work for you or heck, I’ll admit if I’m drinking too much of the Kool Aid. I do want to branch out to ASICS’ new Gel Cumulus and Nimbus 25’s along with ON’s Cloudsurfer

[@jasonpaulsonrealtorontheru4745]

Good shoe to take to the track before you put your spikes on.

[@Believeintherun]

Agreed

[@elijahmodnar1]

ive had pegasus on and off since the 3rd one in 86 (pegasus plus) and im disappointed theyve stuck to the incremental update for the 40th... nimbus25 showed what they could of done

[@Believeintherun]

The Nimbus 25 is impressive. We don’t hate the Peg 40 though

[@elijahmodnar1]

i mean as in anniversary show piece, the 40 i low key think theyre going for the casual wear market over the daily runner bang for buck market.

[@stevenrunyon170]

I was able to just pick up this shoe thru Nike for $68.

[@havadd]

whens the last this sneaker has been completely redesigned, seems yep you just mentioned in video , ha

[@Jyrxa]

Has anyone else also switched to ASICS Novablast and is never going back to Pegasus?

[@OdanUrr87]

How is it different from the Pegasus? I'm curious as I'll probably be getting another pair of daily trainers/running shoes in the short term.

[@PlatinumState]

Skipping the 40 since I got the 39 which is mediocre imo

[@polobuncharsiew]

somehow there isnt much innovation lately with all their releases. time for some others to catch up and shake nike up

[@armandsant1143]

I gave away my 37 to goodwill i mean there’s nothing exciting about keeping them and now to see a decade anniversary come out and more weird changes is definitely not cool at all for our hard earned money. Someone at the Nike campus should be responsible for flooding the Nike outlets stores with lackluster shoes. Their still getting away with polluting the landfills then remaining in our shoe closets aging gracefully.

[@Sgtgee]

Love you guys….but boring video, I mean shoe, I really mean the peg 39.5 update! 😕 on to the next running shoe video

[@alexanderwhyte5316]

Really disappointing that it's heavier. They could have just released the 39 with new colours and called it the Pegasus 40 - that would be better than releasing this new shoe which seems like a downgrade.

[@bsmoov7]

I’m surprised they made basically no changes. I honestly think they don’t want to make it anymore 😂. Like “Here, damn.”

[@Believeintherun]

Industries are on a 2 year midsole change cycle. Hoping for a bigger update to the 41

[@Platelunchexpress]

It’s great for basketball 😊 better then the lebron 20

[@edwinduisburg8138]

Remember when Nike shoes were exciting? I member.

[@theammar]

the whole review sounds like a red light and "39 is better" but ended up with a kind yellow light. dont wanna be mean to the nike overlords perhaps lol

[@Matt_Kraczon]

Kiddos for getting 12 min out of a very underwhelming shoe, I could tell it was a struggle!

[@cesardeceserodecesero3646]

Well It is almost pegasus 39 B

[@Ni1zz]

there guys looks high. 40 looks like 38 except the heel

[@tungvu]

Summary: Peg is being left behind.

[@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis]

Vans dudes.

[@danielalamilla8080]

Even you guys don't look excited about making this video and that tells me how generic this shoe is. They all look the same from the 38. Great video btw.

[@christiankeil7845]

Over half of this video you try to justify that this shoe exists and the price weight etc More what Nike PR would do

[@bigshotz1240]

They do it a lot

[@MU-xl6ct]

Tbh Pegasus 34 was the last good iteration. They’ve progressively gotten worse after that

[@timobrien256]

Maybe Nike rolled out a shoe to compete with Hoka:-)…same old same old!