Nike Pegasus 41 - A familiar classic returns

My initial impressions of the Nike Pegasus 41 after 31.7km (19.6mi).
0:00 Intro
2:49 Pegasus 40 comparison(s)
3:12 Specs
5:50 Upper & Fit
9:26 Midsole
11:32 Outsole
11:55 Recent Pegasus history
16:59 Pegasus 36 updated
18:39 Don’t mess with the Pegasus
20:03 The ride
21:39 Next steps
23:30 Outro
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[@TimGrose]

Good video. I agree that I never quite understand why some KZbinrs seem to want a Pegasus to not be a Pegasus despite often claiming they used to like them. I think there is always the factor that not all shoes will suit all runners and I see a lot of comments now that some runners only appear to use plated "race" shoes so little surprise if gets comments like I tried a Pegasus it and it was dated/meh etc. For sure it is not trying to be a soft high stack plated "super" trainer for a lot more money. Your 41-40-39 Pegs seem to have the complete opposite weight progression to me in a UK 13/US 14. My 39 was "lightest" at 355g average, 40 371g and 41 marginally more at 375g. I recall EddBud saying his UK 11/UK 12 were lightest in 39 but 41 bit less than 40 so that's three different sets of shoes there! Sadl not been able to run in my Peg 41s yet as got a bit of a niggle but it is with certain amount of irony that we now feel a Pegasus is "low to the ground". Dig out a Nike Streak LT3 or LT4 to really know what means. Looking at my list I only had the Trail GORE-TEX Peg 36 but did do a lot in it. The 37 I found was too shallow in toe box and the 38 only picked up the Shield one later so it wasn't until the 39 that I did some "decent" miles in (259) and that largely continued in the 40 although I think I slightly preferred the 39. Comparing outsoles my 41 does indeed appear a little wider than the 39.

[@ucatani]

It’s like my Puma Velocity Nitros that weigh 276g in 9.5 US. Go figure!

[@SagasuRunning]

Ya, I don't know why the weights of our shoes are so off. I can only think Nike has some sort of scaling issue in the larger sizes that throw off the weights. I'm shocked the 37 didn't fit your foot. That was a long and narrow Peg with a Vaporfly Next% like upper fit.

[@TimGrose]

@@SagasuRunning I did actually get the narrow version of the Peg 37 as a custom Nike by You offering. They have now stopped offering narrow versions. The problem was a very shallow toebox which felt like was crushing my big toes despite being long enough. I also found that React a bit too firm. I was pleasantly surprised with the 39 and did more miles in that Peg than perhaps I had in any Peg since around 2000 when the Pegs of the time I thought were far more "racy" - well compared to whatever else I had tried for general training at the time. Also the narrow versions then again from Nike by You (maybe Nike Id back then) were actually narrow - well in a way that I liked.

[@SagasuRunning]

Ya… toe crushing toe boxes were a design feature of Nikes circa 2020. The VF1 had the absolute worst toe crusher toe box…. The AF1 as well.

[@TimGrose]

@@SagasuRunning yeah that was the one significant downside to the VF1 for me. Still managed to largely get over and did not bother me enough to relegate it from my favourite racer in modern times. Don't recall that issue in the AF1 but it was very wide for me in a UK 13 - classic scaling issue I think.

[@ryantinney]

Brilliant video. Im looking forward to trying the 41.

[@SagasuRunning]

They are really quite good. I’m very surprised but happy. I don’t expect this.

[@brianreiter5572]

Holy Volt, Batman. That is an eye-popping colorway.

[@SagasuRunning]

It’s looks so much better in person.

[@jonathansharp1628]

All of a sudden those of us who like low to ground, more traditional trainers are spoilt for choice with this, Velocity Nitro 3, SL2 and Supernova Rise.

[@SagasuRunning]

Yup… plus we have a few others I’ll be covering. The Asics Hyper Speed 4, Adidas Adios 9 and a few others along the way!

[@jonathansharp1628]

@@SagasuRunning I’ve just done 10miles in the SL2. I think you are going to like that one. Resilient, energy return, never mushy.

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@SagasuRunning What do you think about ASICS Gel-Pulse 15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKPJZ56jedFqeLMsi=9zHt-jXszoIsdqGT

[@mattbeier]

Really looking forward to the Adios 9 as a non-plated speed day shoe. I plan to trade in some AdiClub points for anywhere between 20-30% off for the Adios 9 like I just did for the Adizero SL2 (30% off).

[@SagasuRunning]

Replied in your other comment…

[@jackkasperski2912]

Chris! Thank you for the great review! It's so refreshing to see a new shoe which puts the emphasis on the runner doing the running, ie. Work!

[@SagasuRunning]

Right? It is. The Peg41 definitely does that…

[@cuthomas4664]

Great video!

[@SagasuRunning]

Thank you for watching. 🤙🏻

[@andrewu27]

Thx for great review. I just put on mine for 3 km, the best run ever!

[@SagasuRunning]

Enjoy them. 🤙🏻

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

Tried these on at the shop and really liked them. That upper is superb. Will definitely scoop up a pair this summer.

[@SagasuRunning]

The upper really is a great material. Really happy to see these "Flyknit" like uppers back on Nike trainers...

[@jrwheeler81]

I just ordered my first pair of Pegasus 41s today! I can't wait! I have 2 pairs of the Pegasus 40s, so I'm excited to try these!

[@SagasuRunning]

They are great…. And the 40 was an outstanding shoe… but the 41s have a better feel.

[@citizendan6390]

Shoetubers, great name! Also, you are the best at the design/function/history overview. Ps. I used the Streakfly as my daily and got these new pegs and forget how much support and stability matters for daily use. ❤

[@SagasuRunning]

Oh man, moving from a SF to the Peg41 is night and day. Ya, the Adidas Supernova Rise spoiled my foot as far as a "Streakfly built like a trainer". The Peg41 isn't that but it is in the same realm as what the SF provides for the foot.

[@citizendan6390]

@@SagasuRunning I didnt realize how much support and structure matters until the switch. looking forward to new streakfly/performance updates this year, but got to say the Peg 41 and Peg Trail 5 really are a great pairing. Great videos Sagasu!

[@SagasuRunning]

Sadly the days of the SF being a good easy run trainer will be gone. The SF2 will definitely not work for that. I’m curious is Nike will keep the SF1 around though as they don’t have a non-plated/non spiked flat option anymore… the old Streak LT seems to be finally dead.

[@RobertKasper42]

This encapsulates exactly what I was thinking after my first run in them that I messaged you on Strava about. It's quite nice to have a shoe that hearkens back to a different time in running (i.e, 5-10 years ago) while still being a thoroughly modern shoe. While I love daily trainers like the Novablast 4, there is something nice about putting more effort into what your foot is doing and strengthening some of the muscles that high-rocker/max-cushion shoes tend to neglect. I personally like alternating between various shoes during a week (I rarely wear the same shoes twice in a 7-day stretch). The Peg 41 will likely be in my regular rotation.

[@SagasuRunning]

Glad we are thinking the same thing. Honestly, pairing the Peg41 with the Novablast 4 really gives you the best of both worlds in your trainers. Great combo!

[@KimiCars]

Waiting on your review for SL2

[@SagasuRunning]

I'm waiting for them to be released here in Taiwan... as soon as I can get a pair I'll be all over them.

[@Bonkazzzz]

You hit the mark on this one! I just crossed 250km on my 41 and the ride even gets better around the 80km mark.

[@SagasuRunning]

250km? Did you have a tester unit or one of the pre-release review units?

[@Bonkazzzz]

@@SagasuRunning I share a coach with some Nike pros, he knows I’m a peg fanboy and he secured me a pair off the Nike Elite store

[@SagasuRunning]

Nice… good to know this… I’m curious how much I can get out of a single pair this year… on it!

[@victorwidiputra4819]

Great review. The video gives the same vibes with your supernova rise review. How will you compare both shoes, at least from your initial impression?

[@SagasuRunning]

I'll have that "vs" video out later this week. It's an interesting one for me...

[@mfcc1084]

If there is one shoe I will recommend for beginner runners it's the Nike Pegasus and not the other brands. This shoe made me fall in love with running and that for me is a testament of how good the Pegasus really is. The real "do-it-all" shoe in my opinion.

[@SagasuRunning]

I wholeheartedly agree. I think many runners would be much better off having started their running journey in a Pegasus and/or running more often in a Pegasus. Connecting to your feet, feeling the ground and your footstrike are vital to developing good running technique. Something the max cushion shoes often hide.

[@yetiproductionz]

Really looking forward to the adios 9 vs this. My favorite daily trainers are now the topo cyclone 2 and superblast, and ive found myself leaning more and more towards soft flexible non plated shoes for most runs

[@SagasuRunning]

Not sure I'll do a Peg41 vs A9... but I have to see how they feel on foot and run. I do expect the A9 to be a competent shoe for easy running, as well as workouts. The A9 will get it's own wealth of "vs" videos. Stay tuned.

[@joelkelsey7788]

I'll have to give the 41's a try whenever they go on sale, I ran in the 32-36 and have put 120 miles on my 40's so far so it'll be nice to see what the 41's feel like.

[@SagasuRunning]

You are in for a treat. I loved the 40...but the 41 has a better feel to it. Durability is the thing I need to figure out now. I'll be back with a longer term review on that soon.

[@Levka1345]

That's brilliant video! I realy impressed,but i have a few question`s. What`s upper material is better? Upper material on peg 41 or 40? I wanna buy my first peg pair soon,but i didn't know what`s better. And the last one: what's shoe is better for you'r opinion?Thanks.

[@SagasuRunning]

I'll have a 41vs40 comparison video going up later today (Monday) where I'll get into all of the differences...but the 41 is the better shoe, no question. That is the one to go for.

[@Levka1345]

@@SagasuRunningthanks!

[@RedhoodedNightwing]

How would you compare this to the Vomero? I like to rotate between trainers with the Peg being my go-to daily trainer and I use a more plush/premium option for days my legs may need some more pampering

[@SagasuRunning]

If the Vomero 17 works for you the 41 and 17 would together extremely well, they are very complimentary. There is some feel of the V17 in the P41 heel as well. Great training companions for a daily trainer and a cushioned trainer.

[@MiracleWarriors]

I will try to pick up this yellow/green color option for my Pegasus 41. This color is kinda cool and makes it very visible, and it is not bad for casual use as well in the summer. Now I need to find a youtuber fanatic with the Mizuno Wave Rider to get better reviews about Wave Neo Wind and Wave Rider 28 ! There are three shoes I need to get every year : Nike Pegasus, Mizuno Wave Rider, and Asics Gel-Nimbus !

[@SagasuRunning]

This colorway is definitely bright, but it's very nice in person. Volt is a bit iconic for Nike, especially around 2015'ish. So it's nice to see it here. I'm sure there is someone out there who loves the Wave Rider like I love the Peg... keep searching.

[@eulogyforadream]

Nice video. I wish I was as passionate to the Peg I still don't know how 24/34 is low stack.

[@SagasuRunning]

In 2024...anything under 25mm in the forefoot can be considered low stack IMO. Sad, yes...but the reality of where we are in running shoe trends right now.

[@ericwfort]

Loved the 39's didn't like 40. Spent yesterday in 41's walking and running errands and so far like them a lot!

[@SagasuRunning]

Enjoy them... 🤙🏻

[@xtalenx]

Hey Great video! You mentioned you ran in the Peg 41 and again the next day, do you often use shoes on consecutive days? I have a large enough collection that I can run in different shoes and have heard that it is good for the shoes to let the foam rest/reset after a run, so the closest I do is 2 days apart,but I am 6'3 215lbs so I don't want to risk it. What is your take on letting foam/shoes "rest" in between runs?

[@SagasuRunning]

I make a point not too generally speaking, in order to give the foam(s) in a shoe full time to decompress. This is why a shoe rotation is important, one of many reasons. At best I may run in the same shoe every other day, even that is rare. However, when I'm testing a shoe I'll intentionally run them back to back days to see how they withstand that and how (if) the performance degrades. Since the Peg41 is a new shoe and a new foam I have alot more testing to do so I will likely run in this quite a bit more back to back...I'm trying to find if the shoe has a breaking point so I can report it on the channel.

[@xtalenx]

@@SagasuRunning Ah okay that makes sense. I have enough different shoes to give them a 2 day rest after use. Have you noticed a difference in shoe feel or performance on 2 day rest vs 1 day?

[@SagasuRunning]

@xtalenx No… usually 1 full day (as in ~48 hours between runs) is enough… anymore I don’t notice an real difference.

[@xtalenx]

@@SagasuRunning Gotcha thanks so much for Clarifying!

[@hiepjake]

hi Sagasu, what do you think about using nike flyknit racer(2014) as a daily? idea behind is that its very flexible and i feel like i am working a lot when running, but maybe its better for tempo runs? thanks if you have an opinion

[@SagasuRunning]

I remember that shoe well… but tie an OLD shoe now. Retire it. You can find something with a similar ride that is currently made. Take a look at the Asics Hyper Speed 3 or 4. That shoe is very reminiscent of the old FlyKnit racer, especially once they break in. If you must run in that classic… I’d save it for workouts only…. It’s going to be better suited for that and you can pair it with a Pegasus 41 for the training effect you like (as do I) for daily running.

[@hiepjake]

i get the idea now, daily=neutral cushion and flexible, the flyknit racer would be too harsh then for daily training, which i felt a lil bit too, my daily is now the SL, but that pair i feel like due too the firmness i run faster then i want too

[@SagasuRunning]

@hiepjake Tey the new SL2, it’s much softer and more flexible… it may be what you are looking for looking for.

[@davidg9120]

What's your thought on the vomero 17 compared to the Pegasus? I really like the Pegasus but I'm a slow heavier runner.

[@SagasuRunning]

See my Vomero 17 does, especially the last one. I’m Pegasus all the way… even for a heavier runner.

[@OdanUrr87]

My first Peg was the 38, but the 39 was so much better. Never tried the 36 so unsure how the 41 will run. As long as it didn't go softer... After such a glowing recommendation I'll have to try it. Damn, I may end up buying two pairs of trainers what with the SL2.😂

[@SagasuRunning]

It’s slightly softer, but you’ll feel it’s more cushioned much more. Nothing wrong to rotate two pairs of trainers. I do it often.

[@aimnhakimz]

Pegasus 41 vs Adizero SL 2 gonna be fierce fight.....I buy myself Adizero SL 2 2 days ago and they are amazing and fun!

[@SagasuRunning]

Trust me… as soon as the SL2 releases here in Taiwan and I can get a pair… I’ll be all over this comparison. Stay tuned.

[@eatcheesekobe]

so surprised none of the reviewers have mentioned the obvious, which is that if you put the peag 41 next to the infinity run 4, you really can't tell the 2 apart if it wasn't for the colorway

[@SagasuRunning]

Seriously? I don’t get that at all. But design and feel…

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

I agree today it is max rocker, max stack, max everything. It's just not needed for every run. There's a place for those modern shoes, but I do enjoy running low stacks. I am glad adidas is offering adios9 and sl2. I am waiting to see what asics hyper speed4 and dynatblast 5, One thing that i hesitate with the peg is the airbags. Have you tried hyperion tempo? I like it for its flexibility and low stack. Great for easy pace on any surface even trails but also for faster effort preferably on track and grass).

[@SagasuRunning]

I will definitely cover the SL2 when I can get it and the Adios 9. I too am excited about the Asics Hyper Speed 4, currently searching for a pair. I never ran in the Hyperion Tempo...but am vaguely interested in the Hyperion 2. We will see if I cover that one or not.

[@steven7169]

I got a new pair of 36es on ebay, that full length air pod makes a big difference. Although the upper doesn't feel as locked in as the 40.

[@proudbacteria1373]

IMO older Pegasus had more bounce than newer models. They did something to their air unit that it is no longer bouncy.

[@SagasuRunning]

Initially I wanted the 41 to have the heel-to-toe Air Zoom unit like the 36, but I realized that it would have made the shoe too mushy and twisty. Cushlon foam is more structurally sound than ReactX and could control the torsional twist of the shoe better. Dropped into the 41 with ReactX it would have made the shoe way too twisty...

[@SagasuRunning]

It was more the switch to React foam. In the Cushlon foam Pegs the Air Zoom unit was more present because the foam had much lower resiliency. Now in the 41, ReactX has a nice bounce to it that compliments the Air Zoom unit well.

[@thesongoflunch]

I'm not a competitive or really a good runner (i'm about 85kg, 5"10 and muscular) but I LOVED the pegasus 36. I thought It was only because I'm a novice that I enjoyed it so much. Sold the 37's I had as they felt so clunky underfoot.

[@SagasuRunning]

You very may well enjoy the 41s…. Worth trying them on at least.

[@borbx0]

Do you think we can expect a review of the adidas sl2? This along with the peg 41 are in the same price bracket so it could be a good comparison.

[@SagasuRunning]

Yup, just as soon as I can get a pair. They are not released yet here in Taiwan and no one at Adidas seems to have any idea when to expect them. I will be doing a "vs" video between the Peg41 and SL2 as well as some more content later in the summer.

[@victortatsukawa]

Nike needs to hire you as consultant hahaha

[@SagasuRunning]

Haha. 🤣

[@ucatani]

Send them your LinkedIn, Chris! 😂

[@SagasuRunning]

@ucatani Haha… been there done that…. Don’t work. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SpencerOnYT]

Should I consider upgrading to these from the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature that have a few hundred miles under them?

[@SagasuRunning]

100000000% yes…. Hahaha. Like run, don’t walk, to the store to do that. 🤙🏻

[@SpencerOnYT]

@@SagasuRunning Wow! Will do

[@tomrichardson5433]

I had Pegasus 35, 37, & 38. I found the 35 harsh in the forefoot. At the time I alternated between Ghost in summer and Pegasus in winter. Ghost was more comfortable in forefoot, Pegasus better traction for winter. The 37 was a massive improvement for me. Much better cushion in forefoot, and generally more resonsive, at a slight cost in less stability. But no more reason to run in ghost. Then I had the 38, found some epic react 2’s at the factory store, tried endorphin speed, novablast, rebel, cumulus 25, superblast, … Don’t know what’s next. I feel like the Peg has been passed by some other daily trainers in the last 4 years.

[@SagasuRunning]

The Peg definitely has been passed by, especially as far as trends. There are many great training options out there now...but I'm happy the Peg is what it always has been again. I also agree with you, the Peg37 was great... but not for everyone.

[@tupapiken3675]

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[@SagasuRunning]

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[@ihategooogle]

"The Pegasus needs to stay what the Pegasus is" - beautifully said, though I can imagine those guys at r/runningshoegeeks pulling their hair out and getting their pitchforks ready 😂

[@SagasuRunning]

Hahaha… over there if it’s not a Superblast the mods want nothing to do with it…. 🤣

[@apollocreed3263]

So there is 24 mn of foam cushion in the forefoot of D$$RTY react X , compared to 27 mm of wonderful light strike Pro in the wonderful Takumi sen10 ( i am biased as i love the Takumi) and even the old clasic nike streak 7 has 18mm in the forefoot of the lovely Phylon which is so nice to run in . I never warmed to react foam , it actually turned me off nikes daily trainers . But i still use the nike streak 7 once a week or fortnight as its a top notch experience to run in . Love your reviews as always . But i have committed to never running in the react fiam again 😢

[@SagasuRunning]

ReactX feels very different. The Pegasus and Takumi Sen are not ever remotely comparable...but the TS10 is very good. I loved the Streak, still have a Streak 7 with me, but I do not miss Phylon or Cushlon foams....

[@runzization]

The comparison to Pegasus 36 is Forefoot. However for me (6'1" 185lbs) the Pegasus 36 with its full length Zoom was unstable for this whole foot runner. The nice thing with 40, 41 especially the heel base is wider. Pegasus turned a corner when they went to the slimmer podular zoom units by keeping the midfoot a nice torsional stiffness to keep the structure of the rest of midsole. Pegasus is the default because you realize how useful it is and for a larger runner like myself react supposed firmness is resilient not flashy but very much so if it keeps you running. *btw the award winning Clayton Young&Co KZbin training series had Connor Mantz wearing the Pegasus 40 on that 25miler with the last 3miles at 4:46

[@SagasuRunning]

Ya...at first I wished the 41 had the heel to toe Air Zoom unit like the 36...but after my second run in the 41s I realized the two separate air units are actually better as they can tune the torsion twist of the shoe more directly. I'm curious how you will get on with the 41s as a larger runner... Connor has been in a few interesting shoes in the workouts on Clayton's channel. Included OG Streakflys for the grass workout they did. The majority of the Japanese Nike Elites train in the Pegasus, nearly exclusively for easy running...opting for the Vomero 17 for recovery days mostly.

[@fuhanchu]

How do you keep all your shoes ?

[@SagasuRunning]

How to Wash Running Shoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKPJkK2JqZl1jKs

[@patricknorris7616]

The 41 will make Nike way more money than the 40. The 41 is a much better looking shoe than the 40 and people who wear sneakers for casual use will gravitate towards these. I’m glad to hear it’s still good for running too.

[@SagasuRunning]

Agree… I’ve already seen it being worn casually by many non-runners…

[@jesustsa1]

Not me looking up turbo 2’s for sale. 5 year old zoom x foam might not be it though

[@SagasuRunning]

Ya, no... even if the shoes have been stored in optimal conditions they still won't feel like they did. They definitely won't last as long as they should. My OG AF1s are starting to feel a little "brick" like in the midsole.

[@CELane-zv6uj]

Guess I'm an outlier, I preferred the Peg 38. I thought the 39 was a step back and on. This video convinced me to avoid the Pegasus this year or at least hope for the Pegasus Plus.

[@SagasuRunning]

The 38 wasn't "bad", it just tried to step the 37 down too much in a very limited format. The Airbag was mushy and the upper as sloppy, especially coming from the 37. As for the 41...it's worth a try for sure. Even if it doesn't work for running it is a great looking shoe for casual wear.

[@antic4312]

I have almost 100 miles in this shoe, and I see what you mean. I didn’t run in the Pegasus 36, but I have ran in 37-40 and I agree, the 41 feels pretty different. The cushioning is a lot softer (especially in the heel) and just a little bouncy. It feels more like a mileage shoe than a versatile do-it-all. It honestly feels like a skinny, more flexible version of the Nimbus, if that makes any sense. I do wish they were a bit more responsive like the 37 were, but maybe that’s what the Pegasus Plus is going to be. I will say tho, I disagree about the toe box being wider. The shoes feel a bit more narrow, and I can kind of feel like my pinky toe doesn’t have enough wiggle room. Feels like I had more room in the 40.

[@SagasuRunning]

I still find this a do-it-all shoe, but I think there is a better option out there… Yes, that is why the Pegasus Plus will be. Nike is going back to that pairing. Really? I really find the 41 much more accommodating, and that is one thing I highly praised the 40 for.

[@antic4312]

@@SagasuRunning Oh, it’s definitely a do-it-all still. I actually really like how smooth the ride is on it. It’s not slappy, it transitions from heel to toe really really well, and it feels relatively light under foot. It’s also very protective (especially in the midfoot and heel area). I also think the more I run in it and the more the foam breaks in, the more responsive it feels. But yeah, idk what it is with the fit. It’s definitely wide enough around the heel and midfoot. Maybe it just feels like it tapers in a bit more aggressively- kind of like how the Speed 4 tapers in a bit. Or maybe it’s because the 10 mm drop is really noticeable this time, whereas before it felt more like 8mm. It’s just putting a bit of pressure on my toes. Could just be me though. I’m gonna keep putting miles on it this week and see if that goes away. However, I just got an adidas shoe in that might actually give the peg a run for its money. 👀

[@SagasuRunning]

I think the 10mm drop does put a little pressure on the toes. It was the same for the 40 for me but never caused any serious issues. The taper in the toebox isn’t as bad as the ES4, that shoe has a very strange fit…. Made worse by a sloppy upper.

[@proudbacteria1373]

I’ve seen a review that Asics Gel-Pulse 15 is the most balanced ASICS shoe at the moment or Jack of all trades. If it is a case and true why nobody reviews this model? And it is very affordable.

[@SagasuRunning]

I had to Google this one. Interesting shoe. It's like a mini Nimbus in FlyteFoam. That should be a solid all-rounder. I've actually never heard of this model nor seen it in an Asics store, here in Taiwan, Japan or the US. Interesting...

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@SagasuRunning Reviewer says that new Gel-pulse 15 is better than Novablast and Cumulus because it is better as an all-rounder. But this model for some reason is not marketed. I see it on Amazon with plenty of color options.

[@SagasuRunning]

I don’t buy shoes from Amazon (too many fakes)… but the specs of this model are good. I will be reviewing another Asics FlyteFoam midsole shoe in the coming weeks.

[@noriskenderi4949]

Peg 41 or Supernova Rise?

[@SagasuRunning]

Tune in later this week to see. 🤙🏻

[@dave1555]

Thank God. I don't like most of the new shoes that come out these days. Just give me a good old fashioned do it all shoe anyday. Also they look OK with jeans.

[@Frichilsasta08]

Endorphin speed 3s

[@SagasuRunning]

This is about as old fashion as you'll find in a current gen shoe (besides some of the training flats out there)...and I love it!

[@SagasuRunning]

Style is subjective but I cannot imagine wearing a Saucony casually aesthetically speaking or a plated shoe, even one as soft as an Endorphin Speed, for casual wear.

[@edwinduisburg8138]

I'm all for variety in running but Pegasus was the training shoe for almost everyone. Now it's becoming a more niche shoe which is also heavily outclassed by other brands. Even the budget options like SL2 looking promising than Pegasus 41. Daily trainer lineup for Nike is underwhelming for a while and the trajectory doesnt look pretty.

[@SagasuRunning]

Id say it more like this. Trends swung in a different direction while the Peg remained (mostly) the same. Some of us who trained in Pegs prior to 2017...still train in Pegs frequently. The trend pendulum will swing back around someday, it always does. The move Nike made to tiers in their main running lines (Pegasus, Vomero, Structure) allow Nike to keep the standard models what they should be while allowing the Plus and Premium models to respond to trends. Until they announced that I would have agreed that it didn't look promising for Nike. However, I think they will get it sorted and be just fine.

[@brettfettbeargaming]

Rule #1 of running shoes, never pay full price for a pegasus

[@SagasuRunning]

Haha. I guess I break that frequently. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@nel-wu9mn]

I find your criticism of the InfinityRun4 as a "horrible shoe" rather callous. Sure it didn't work for you but it was a shoe was a lot of great features and solid upper

[@SagasuRunning]

I've talked alot about why in my review of the IR4 and in comments in various videos. The Infinity Run series, 1-3, were staple volume trainers with a great midsole and decent amount of rocker that worked for a range of people. They weren't perfect but they were very solid running shoes. The IR4 was tuned to be a athleisure shoe and become a bridge product between Nike Wellness and Running. Thats fine...but that isn't an Infinity. The upper was poorly designed, the last used was a mess (having to size up half a size to get a TTS fit shoes sloppy deisng Q/A), the outsole was way too bottom heavy due to the insane amount of rubber and the ReactX was tuned way too soft so the shoe felt like a noodle for anyone other than heavy heel strikers. I do find the IR4 a great shoe for brand new runners, who are usually heel strikers, that want a shoe they can wear casually and jog in. It's nearly ideal for that use-case. Which was my recommendation for it on this channel.

[@Tony-em4cb]

Peg 40 was heavier than 39!

[@SagasuRunning]

Not my 2 pairs (both launch color ways bought on releases).... Mine weight: 41 (L=277g, R=279g), 40 = (L=285g, R=283g)...

[@Tony-em4cb]

@@SagasuRunning don’t know about yours but 40 are heavier than 39 = is a fact! Had multiple pairs of both.

[@SagasuRunning]

I no longer have any 39s but the last note I have for weight of my last pair was 39 = (L=295g, R=298g)…. All of these are men’s size 9. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Tony-em4cb]

@@SagasuRunning Impossible to have P39 at near 300g in US9… because in US11 they were lighter than this (in multiple pairs and I have foto to support this). Ok for some discrepancies but here is too much. You made a mistake in your notes, probably.

[@SagasuRunning]

I don’t know what to tell you. I had two pairs of 39s and my notes for both are in the 290g range. That was over about a 5 month period as well. I also had a US men’s 9.5 Peg 39 and that was 307g average in my notes. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@retrospectologyrunner]

Scam shoe

[@SagasuRunning]

How so?

[@retrospectologyrunner]

@@SagasuRunning Nike is worth 145 billion dollars. There is no innovation here just bricks. Terms like reactX is just marketing jargon. Then they send influencers a fancy promo box of Nike junk to make it seem as if they have made something special but its just the same shoe from 6 years ago. Not worth 130. The only thing going for this shoe is the dope lime green color way.

[@SagasuRunning]

Sounds like personal preference here. All the best…