Nike Pegasus Plus - MY 100% HONEST REVIEW

[@AndreasKriswanto1989]

I was a bit concerned when Nike sent the marketing goodies on their Pegasus 41 launch to a good number of shoe reviewers, I was wondering if that would help them keep the reviews unbiased? 😅The fact that you always get the shoes 100% out of your pocket is something to be admired given the gravity of your influence, Ben. You are definitely my go to channel when it comes to shoe selection!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoo]

Well it didn’t work if they hoped to bias people, Ben’s was the most positive review, and it wasn’t even positive! Everybody else I saw trashed it.

[@GeesDrive]

Turbo 2 was the GOAT. Done over 800 miles in mine and sill take it out now and again for some good memories.

[@nfkb]

Same here !

[@JustBrowsing777]

Many, many years ago, Nike used to be my go-to brand for running shoes. Perfect fit, great performing shoes. That's all gone at this point more or less, they're a bit if a mess. I'm now on Asics primarily.

[@io-rj6sk]

fav asics shoes?

[@JustBrowsing777]

@io-rj6sk currently on the Cumulus 26 and the Superblast 2. Cumulus is supercomfy, the upper is amazing, but it's not particularly light nor for fast running. Great for daily mileage and to spare my legs. The Superblast 2 is more responsive and fun and caters more towards faster paces as well, a more all-round shoe, but not quite as comfortable on my feet (upper in particular). I have also tested the Metaspeed Sky Paris, which I would love as a race/session shoe, but can't really motivate the investment right now. Just my take of course 🙂

[@io-rj6sk]

@@JustBrowsing777 is the cumulus have softer or firmer cushioning vs the novablast 4?

[@JustBrowsing777]

@io-rj6sk both shoes have good cushioning, but I think Novablast is more geared towards tempo runs and slightly shorter distances. I remember the fit was not great on my feet with a bit of heel slipping when I tried it on in a store. But people love the Novablast.

[@io-rj6sk]

@@JustBrowsing777 which feels more soft?

[@michaelhaney1357]

Thank you for comparing the sizing to the regular Peg. I need something a smidge bigger than the normal Peg but the next size up isn’t quite right. This sounds about right.

[@TheValonquar]

I'm abandoning the max stack craze sold my SB2 recently and going for more ground feel and low/moderate cushioning. This shoe is definitely on my radar seems great for the treadmill too which I need during the winter months. Thanks Ben.

[@sodaresoda]

May I suggest the Adidas SL2. Top in terms of quality/price and great style.

[@phillipshamburg4366]

I bought the Vomero 17 because of your past video on them. I love them. I saw these on the Nike app just the other day. On my second pair of turbo next nature. Might need a pair of these in the coming months. Keep up the great work, Ben!

[@marshmelek_6340]

are they good for sprints also?

[@Arki2019]

Yep great shoe, not perfect but non are. breath of fresh air from all the super stacked midsoles, better foam than the Mach 6 and rebel v4 slightly less feel though but kind of a stealth speed. Great smooth I found it feels like 6-7mm drop not 10. A win for me.

[@rocketboyxbb]

This Pegaus Plus is definitely better than the Pegaus 41. It's lighter and more responsive. I would have prefer the cushioning to be more plush. It feels a little firm considering it's a full ZoomX midsole. The grey/pink is the nicest. It's a tad too expensive. I would have rather go for the Invincible 3 which is more responsive and plush.

[@jasonbaker6842]

The PT2 was one of my five favorite shoes. Looking forward to this one

[@Mr80Miles]

Firmer is definitely a positive

[@konksm5549]

I love peg turbo they're so good . I done 1 run today and I now they have everything what I want. Plenty of space for toe. responsive, nice ground feeling , 10mm drop.Back to old school running shoes. I just had to get a half size smaller.

[@WoltaWasTaken]

Regarding sizing down: I bought a pair in size 10 and size 9.5. I ran in 10 on my left foot and 9.5 on my right foot. I have a tight thumb's width in the toebox from my big toe in regular Pegasus 39s. Sizing down to 9.5 had my right side's toes feeling sore at the end after 15K and with all paces tested in them. My sizing advice is to only size down if you already have more than a thumb's width in a pair of regular Pegasus, or use 10 in Asics or Adidas. For Nike runners, don't size down - just use cushioned socks (Balega Blister Resist and Hidden Comfort are good examples) and your regular size will both fit well and not leave your toes exposed to pathologies you do not want part in. Cramped toes in running shoes do nasty things to your feet over time. In very thin socks, the Size 9.5 still had my toes gracing the front of the shoe while the Size 10 clearly felt too large. Cushioned socks have been the perfect solution. Thanks for the review.

[@mikeharvey7383]

I've still got a pair of Turbo 2's with not much running mileage on them, when I first got them I couldn't believe how much quicker I could run in them. I bought them for £119.96 in September 2020 on offer(just checked my orders). If I run in them now I feel like I'm running barefoot and they give nothing in return especially compared to my Vaporflys. On that subject I bought a pair of Vaporfly 3's in September 23, I did a few training runs in them and felt they weren't as good as the 2's and weren't going to be very durable for the £235 I paid for them but I decided to put a few miles on them just everyday runs before sending them back. At some point I realised actually these are the best shoes I ever had for all my running, I just kept going in them, they have well over 1000km's on them and they still get an outing occasionally. I used them for all my training runs for Manchester marathon last April but wore a brand new pair for the marathon where I got a 6 minute PB and a GFA time for London. I'm mostly running in Vaporfly 2's right now due to buying a lot heavily discounted at some point but the 3's are so much better, I ran a HM at the weekend in the 3's and they felt so good. My personal opinion is do your running in the same type of shoes, I mean if you are going to wear plated shoes in a race train in plated shoes because they make you run differently, I'm very superstitious and think swapping between Invincibles and plated shoes caused me to get injured last year. It is expensive running in super shoes all the time but I look out for offers, Sportshoes 15% discounts or 10% club discount is a fair saving on them and in my case (touchwood) has helped me so much.

[@TheAnthony55221]

My favorite pair ever was the Pegasus Turbo so I am so excited to get these. They just fit my shoes and I love the Zoom X foam. I hated how they went react for the future pegasus line afterwards.

[@ChaoticRodent]

I have had a couple runs in the Peg+ so far. The traction in rain is really good, i dont love 10mm drops but my main issue is that pricetag. I had to buy in in CAD so with fees and taxes it came out at $263. There are opther options for less than can do more. They are growing on me so time will tell.

[@Graffitisticks]

I just bought them and had my first run in them and love them! I waited for multiple reviews before i pulled the trigger. Dont sleep on these

[@alex-dk2rj]

Still liking them?

[@jaankann9604]

The video i’ve been waiting for🥲

[@penjaamin]

the turbo 1 was the one i was running my first marathon, so i have very good memories but as you said. it´s 2024 and i actually wear almost exclusively norda 001/002 for every kind of running. maybe i should try to go back to normal shoes again. the white beige one looks interesting 😀

[@EthanRuns]

Thank you. This was very informative. The shoes sound like something I may pick up in the near future.

[@themikelee]

Thank you for creating the comparison and timeline graphics! So helpful.

[@jjames1949]

The review we’ve all been waiting for….. from the running KZbin goat 🐐

[@gary_runs]

Great review as always Ben! 👍🏼

[@ftr911drvr]

Im new running and have been watching your videos for awhile. I decided to get these over some of the some other choices because they felt the most natural for me. The zoom fly 6 was my 2nd choice but the mid foot was narrow for me and so my walk wasn't stable in them, some of the other shoes I looked at were to cushioned or to narrow for me. Happy with my choice

[@user-pf8cj9tx2p]

Is the Nike Vomero 17 better or the Asics Gel-Kayano 31 or Nike pegasus 41?

[@waltersmith3165]

I was trying to wait for this review before pulling the trigger...couldn't wait and got a pair yesterday. When trying them on the toe box felt wider than what I remembered. I'm going to try them on a run later today. Hope they are good. 🤞🏾

[@waltersmith3165]

They felt like peg turbos of old. I usually add a cushion insole but I've got two short runs on them with the stock insole and I like how they feel fast and simple compared to my outgoing shoes.

[@stevecolders]

Good review. The price is a bit high for what it is I think, I loved the original version so I'll look forward to maybe picking them up once the price drops.

[@bluesque9687]

Really good and adequate review!

[@eastcruisers]

They are epic @Ben! Where did you get the matchy socks?

[@BenParkes]

Soar www.soarrunning.com/collections/socks but they don't seem to have that colour currently.

[@likemarksee]

I like the shoe, except for the exposed zoom X. I have run it 3 times and i’ve concluded that it’s not a daily trainer. I’ll be using mine for speed interval sessions, i won’t need to buy the Streak Fly now. For general running, the Vomero 17 seems better!

[@waicheonghon8912]

I still love the Turbo OG

[@eatcheesekobe]

I look forward to the day Nike releases an actual peagsus with both the zoomx and air zoom technology, kind of like the alphafly but without the plate.

[@eamon1648]

Isn't that kinda what the Pegasus premium is?

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

​@eamon1648 nah, those are a strange Nike Running tech hybrid monstrosity. My suspicion is they will end up as predominantly a lifestyle sneaker. Those have a full length, sculpted Air ZOOM unit. Immediately under foot you have ZoomX, and beneath the Air you have ReactX foam. I don't see those being practical training shoes.

[@eamon1648]

@@benjaminzaoui9683 I agree they're probably poo to run in. But I suspect there's a reason they don't have anything that is just zoonX with zoom air. The zoomX likely needs some react or a plate to have any sort of rigidity and stability and give a decent ride. There's a reason I haven't bought Nikes in years haha. It's pretty clear the zoomX is only good for one thing

[@stuartwebster2203]

Thanks Ben for saving me time, effort and money. I have ‘seriously wide feet’ so that would be another NO for Nike.

[@No_Name_419]

You can check that by in the store

[@Diego-zxbnm]

I'm wide feet too

[@wadetewano]

Cool to see AUD in there 👍🏽

[@leonsshare]

I've now had FIVE pairs of turbo 2s, tried to replace with a combo of streakfly+invincible 2s, but I'm holding out hope these can bring back a single fast but strong all round shoe. The key to the turbos was the 2 layer combo of zoomx and react, because it made them a lot more robust than say the streakfly with just zoomx and low profile, so I'd get 1000km out of each pair and they still felt pretty good. Everything from speed work on the track to Sunday HM plods. I'll keep searching ebay I think

[@zustroy]

I hoped you'd do more comparison with other models. In my case, I don't buy that running hype that all these brands influenced on us all for obvious reasons. I like fast-paced walking and am thinking about this model and Vomero. I would love to hear the comparison.

[@RobertHarridge]

Problem is, is it worth the extra money versus the Adidas Adizero SL2? It may be me, but I compare the SL2 to the original Pegasus Turbo. I guess I need to get my hands on the Pegasus Plus to try it out, but as you’re speaking about the running experience and its use scenario, I can’t help but think of the Brooks Hyperion Max v1 as well. Premium race day foam, no plate, lightweight, quick and easy turnover, and you can pick up the Brooks for dirt cheap right now. I’m sure it’s a brilliant shoe, but the price is what kills it for me.

[@planco]

Oh man, I am about to buy new shoe and cant decide if Pegasus turbo is worth over SL2...

[@iGo0gIe]

@@plancoturbos are better, zoom x is unmatched..

[@TheJosephPrice]

Thank you for saying the name, Nike, correctly. Can’t believe it’s such a point of contention when the founder of the company pronounces it the way you do in this video.

[@apocreg11]

Got mine in the black and purple, they’re great! Turbo 2 remains my favourite shoe, but this is a good follow up 👍🏻 Great fit for my wide feet too.

[@filipprochazka2913]

Wearing these as heavy runner (215lbs) I can feel every ton of the immovable earth as my weight slams into it… however I like them a lot might just get some insoles. So keep that in mind if you’re heavier

[@nate8932]

Might help switching ur running gait? Im 210 and i run on my forefoot, sometimes balls of my feet and it doesn't feel lumbering

[@virusul2263]

Just got a blue and orange one for 128 EUR :) similar color to the old 35 Turbo that has 700 km on the clock :) i had a few Turbo 2 but but 35 is better can't wait to put miles in the new Turbo Plus :)

[@donkim7485]

❤Tnx for review! Plus VS Zoom fly 5?

[@theswerunner]

Looking to build my next rotation, might go superblast 2, turbo 4, vaporfly 3 should cover most my runs 😅

[@BenParkes]

sounds like a sweet combination!

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

Hehe, I appreciate your stubborn refusal to adopt the awkward, new "plus" branding.😅

[@theswerunner]

@@benjaminzaoui9683 😂👍

[@TobiasEdstroem]

Would love to see a review of new New Balance SC Trainer V3

[@reeceanderson9293]

Love the go faster stripe😁

[@Bijits2510]

great matching socks....the review I have been waiting for

[@BenParkes]

haha.. yes. Had been saving the socks for this review!

[@jonesy4heisman996]

@@BenParkeswhat brand are they?

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

I tried it and while I don’t think it’s a bad shoe, the Hoka Mach 6 does everything this shoe does (except maybe look as cool) for less 💵.

[@konksm5549]

Hoka has 5mm drop not for me. I prefer 8-10 . Pegasus is perfect for me.

[@Vincelebourrin]

@@konksm5549 tried the peg plus and even if i know it's 10 mm, it defintitely feel like 12 / 14 ... like the heel is very elevated i don't know why, i don't have that feeling in the infinity run 4

[@ATREU850]

Hoka makes AWFUL shoes

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

@@ATREU850 how many miles have you ran in them?

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

@@konksm5549 that’s an entirely fair difference

[@chrishodges89]

I need a shoe to replace my mach 5 shoes for tempo/threshold runs. Would these be good, if not which shoes do people recommend?

[@Martin0202M]

I’d really love some full white colorway on dem pegz

[@benito892]

I dont get to understand... You say these are not very soft running feel shoe, however the midsole is just zoomx which is considered to be a very soft foam... Is this zoomx the same as the original zoomx? Thank u

[@magalidalmau]

I love the matching socks 😊

[@tombola4046]

Love my VF3 but the invincible 3 ruined my romance with Nike! I may give the plus version of this a try!

[@RUN_RGB]

Great review. But where did you get those matching socks?!?

[@atata0215]

Turbo 2 was the best shoe that I have ever had.

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

They are rubbing my left big toe but at the side not the top so it’s not because of the stripe I think it’s the reinforcement around the toe box. Shame as I really wanted these. I’ve been recently using some OG 35 turbos in the gym on the treadmill -

[@elpagna]

How does it compare to the vomero 17?

[@likemarksee]

It’s a different shoe, peg plus for fast running, track and intervals. The Vomero 17 is more cushioned, they will look after you better and can go off road. The vomero 17 is however not great for speed work; so you might need both as unfortunately neither shoe can do it all.

[@RunningInJapan]

What we all want to know.

[@ABucc]

Really good shoe that I enjoy running in. Nike did a good job on this one. I have the blue, black, and orange colorway, which is 🔥.

[@ianlowe4126]

Is it bowling night. !!?? 🎳 Strrrrike !!!!

[@amirjon]

Man can this top the SL2 when yiu consider the price?!?

[@MightyMarkRunner]

Great review. I’ll go and try the plus on for size. Besides the Vapor and Alpha Nike haven’t suited me. I Find the ASICS range better! I couldn’t wear the sky Paris either. In the super shoe range I’m Nike in training all ASICS. Just what my feet like 😂 I’m happy to give Pegasus turbo a try. Thanks Ben 🙏🏻

[@jmbaug1229]

I have this ones and the Novablast 4 ... Asics Novablast is superior in all categories 🤭

[@vincewarne228]

Good sock combo - what are they Ben?

[@BenParkes]

Soar www.soarrunning.com/collections/socks but they don't seem to have that colour currently.

[@nickgayle8032]

Hi Ben. Where do you get the socks to match the shoes?

[@BenParkes]

Soar www.soarrunning.com/collections/socks but they don't seem to have that colour currently.

[@Scholli_1988]

bought the pegasus 39 view months ago, first i had some achilles problems wich lead to knee problems, but only in this shoe, idk why, i threw them into the bin^^ that does not mean they are bad shoes tho xD i actually liked the look of them, but yeah, it is how it is right ^^

[@reeceanderson9293]

New balance balos next please

[@thomasparkins6749]

Why are these so bloody heavy?! The Turbo 2 was about 250g in my size (same as you Ben) and these are 313g, which is only 10g less than the very plush Vomero 17. I can't understand where the weight is coming from and why Nike are so bad at making light shoes now. To me it looks like the upper has way too much material. I really like the Vomero but on hot days my feet get quite sweaty in them due to the thick upper. Peg turbo 2 were perfect because the upper was so thin/breathable. I don't know about you, but I've never had cold feet on a run (that's what socks are for!)

[@DonGivani]

Same thoughts, 313 grams put this into , I don't even try to buy category

[@brucebanner2190]

How to compare with the Saucony endorphin speed 3? for daily training?

[@scotttran8983]

What asics shoe was that you showed for long distance at the end?

[@DrFaroon]

Just bought some Vomero 17s, which seem to have a very similar remit to the Pegasus Plus. Which do you think are better? And more importantly, when are Nike going to release the Invicibles 4, with the heel slip issue sorted?

[@rorio8964]

Which socks do you wear? They match perfectly😍

[@jonwilkir]

I bought a pair in the white/black/sail colorway and really like them. Great at a wide range of speeds, plus the racing stripe and wings automatically make you faster right?

[@leokrikhaar1709]

The only reason Im looking at these is because I cant get my hands on the elusive superblast 2s

[@Rmf8]

I bought a pair, didn't like them at all so i sent them back. Nike are not showing negative reviews on their website.

[@canadabear72]

I'm just a casual runner. So, I wear my runners for casual use as well. This Peg Plus just reminds me of those shoes you rent at the bowling alley. Kinda ugly in my opinion. And I also found it to be too stiff compared to my other Nike shoes. (Invincible 3, ZF6). I had to pass on this one.

[@kbv3028]

For short & long intervals do you recommend Pegasus Plus or Magic Speed 4?

[@AnEnglishGentleman]

The Peg 41 is insultingly bad. Do not go there people. Nike need a complete refresh for the 42, so people don’t feel a need to splash on this for their daily workhorse. As it stands, this is the one to buy if you MUST buy Nike! But you can legitimately say that every other running shoe brand has a shoe around this price point that would be a better choice. Nike should be concerned.

[@pierrehahn64]

What about Nike Pegasus Trail 5 was it good enough?

[@vantxge525]

41’s are good, wym??

[@eamon1648]

Nike were clearly concerned which is why they've completely restructured their line up. This is the best looking training shoe from them in years

[@eamon1648]

@Sam-kn3mf it's all personal preference, peg is just meh and there are better options from other brands but it's not objectively bad. There are very few shoes that are truely bad

[@cabicosta]

@ben which one would you pick between Pegasus plus and vomero 17?

[@newndynamicpersonaltrainer329]

How would you rate it for supinators. I have been having ankle problems with rolling lateral , had issues with the machine 5 hoka, and I tend to like a bit more cushioning at the bottom back of the shoe. Eg I have resorted to basketball shoes for shorter runs for the lateral stability also been looking at the Hyperion max 2.

[@yung.buck36]

What’s a good shoe combo you’d recommend with this

[@ElijahHerringtonXC]

I’ve been happy with my Nike running shoes but they have to do something about their high prices

[@mikeybeeee07]

I am slowly starting to get back in to running. I ordered a pair of Pegasus EasyOns. Did I make a mistake? I don't mind the lace system. I just want a comfortable runner to knock out some Halloween thru Christmas 5ks in while building my legs and stamina back up.

[@chinobustamante17]

Would you choose this over the SL2?

[@rikgrafiek3073]

I have both and think they are both very different shoes. The SL2 is less stable so if you pronate or supinate, be careful. The sl2 is a softer plusher shoe to run in while I think the peg plus is a bit better for speed work. The ground feel of the peg plus makes it a very different beast than the sl2. Must admit I fell in love with the sl2 and I’ve done the majority of my runs in the sl2 since I bought them last month. I never ran in adidas before but the sl2 made me fall in love with the 3 stripes

[@amirjon]

@@rikgrafiek3073this is basically me. I never thought id buy anything Adidas! But i am so impressed…

[@chinobustamante17]

Would you choose this over the novablast 4?

[@FenboyTim]

It’s a fine looking shoe, the Hoka Mach 6 take some beating. Nike have done a half decent job for where this shoe sits in their shoe tiers.

[@fathanwiyoko4404]

is Pegasus Plus can help me run my 5k and aim sub 20min without carbon plate shoe? (with training ofc)

[@t1g3r8]

So would you say it feels like peg 35 turbo?

[@kokopelli2764]

Does it have a plastic heel counter like the normal Pegasus? Thanks

[@uravgjeof1627]

where to get the matching socks

[@BenParkes]

Soar www.soarrunning.com/collections/socks but they don't seem to have that colour currently.

[@gnaii1926]

Could u compare it with puma librerate nitro 2?

[@TBasianeyes]

Would you get this if you have the Vomero? Vomero is a bit unstable and I'm not a fan of the upper but other than that these two seem awfully similar. Out of the Vomero and the Invincible 3 I actually prefer the Invincible, it's just more fun and more stable.

[@likemarksee]

The peg plus is better for speed work, but IMO it’s not great for general running or long runs. I don’t find the Vomero 17 unstable. Peg plus is about the same, or maybe slightly less stable if you over-pronate a lot. IMO, the peg plus is not unstable. Vomero 17 and the Peg Plus will complement each other nicely….but neither shoe does it all.

[@Sarvolos1]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@jblaurendon1185]

What is your pink socks with the pegasus plus .? Thanks 😊

[@BenParkes]

They are from Soar running.

[@jblaurendon1185]

@ ok thank I can’t find this model on their website 😩

[@philmcbride8581]

I think we need to know where the matching socks come from 😊

[@alanorcharton8855]

Look like cep compression socks to me (but could be wrong) I have a black pair.

[@BenParkes]

Soar www.soarrunning.com/collections/socks but they don't seem to have that colour currently.

[@Chateauduwab]

what about the puma deviate nitro 3 ? i think it does better

[@RunningInJapan]

Ben, Pegasus Plus vs Vomero 17?

[@jesusflores9763]

This color is on sale for 129 on nike web

[@demanmethetplan]

Nike has lost the magic for me. Always true fan, but the last years they have been stuck and seem off. I bought the Vomero 17. Good shoe, but way too bouncy for my taste. So to get the good old feeling back I put on my starter Nikes from 14 years ago. No foam, no extra mock up bs, just lace up and go. I did the 5k almost 2 minutes faster. Felt pure.

[@young-spark]

This could've been an all time rant video from Ben if the shoe carried the React foam 😂

[@kevinmcateer7281]

Looks very similar to the Vomero 17

[@PhilMUK]

Was hoping for a comparison to the Vomero 17

[@anthonyescareno]

Not at all.

[@DeeKay1911]

@@PhilMUKYeah with Vomero 17 having no plate and ZoomX it seems like they are close?

[@ATREU850]

Looks NOTHING similar its totally different in every way

[@scottwiggans6292]

Neo vista rebel v4 or this shoe??

[@hiimgiovi]

Rebel

[@konksm5549]

Neo Vista they are in different category. Hill counter is very flexible not for everyone. But shoes are 🔥 I loved. I have neo Vista for recovery and long run. Puma Deviate 3 tempo, peg turbo daily trainer.

[@mich3189]

Are they good for the weight room?

[@RustyNinja100]

Maybe if you are only doing upperbody lifts. No squats or deadlifts or any similar movement should be done in these.