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!

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

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?

[@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

[@jasonbaker6842]

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

[@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.

[@themikelee]

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

[@jaankann9604]

The video i’ve been waiting for🥲

[@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.

[@user-pf8cj9tx2p]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@jjames1949]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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..

[@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 😀

[@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.

[@EthanRuns]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gary_runs]

Great review as always Ben! 👍🏼

[@bluesque9687]

Really good and adequate review!

[@waicheonghon8912]

I still love the Turbo OG

[@Mr80Miles]

Firmer is definitely a positive

[@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.

[@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 😂👍

[@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

[@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

[@Sam-kn3mf]

whats wrong with the peg 41? I've just ordered peg 41 & this peg plus, was going to compare how both felt when i get back to running nexr week after 8 weeks out with a MTSS or minor stress fracture. interested to hear your thoughts if i should be sacking both pairs off and looking at a different shoe?

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@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 🔥.

[@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

[@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

[@donkim7485]

❤Tnx for review! Plus VS Zoom fly 5?

[@TobiasEdstroem]

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

[@Nathanghgf]

How does it compare to the vomero 17?

[@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

[@amirjon]

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

[@reeceanderson9293]

Love the go faster stripe😁

[@Martin0202M]

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

[@WellnessWarriorRunner]

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 🙏🏻

[@tombola4046]

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

[@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?

[@ianlowe4126]

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

[@leokrikhaar1709]

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

[@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?

[@EmoneyXC]

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

[@brucebanner2190]

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

[@reeceanderson9293]

New balance balos next please

[@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 -

[@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.

[@young-spark]

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

[@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.

[@kbv3028]

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

[@1914rs]

Can i use this on grass (some muddy) for sports and running?

[@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.

[@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 ^^

[@wadetewano]

Cool to see AUD in there 👍🏽

[@t1g3r8]

So would you say it feels like peg 35 turbo?

[@chinobustamante17]

Would you choose this over the novablast 4?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@carr16k]

What's the name and brand of that socks that has the same colour as the shoe.

[@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…

[@scousertommy8220]

If you’re after a laugh, slow the video down. Ben sounds like he’s pissed out of his head! 😂

[@fathanwiyoko4404]

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

[@hawghawg381]

Nike just don't work well with me running.. brooks, new balance and asics.

[@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.

[@LightspeedAstronaut]

After buying the Pegasus 40 and it being the worst trainer i've ever had, heavy, clunky, looked like a slipper it put me off ever getting a Pegasus again, its even put me off buying Nike, apart from their carbon plated trainers.

[@Sarvolos1]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@kokopelli2764]

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

[@gnaii1926]

Could u compare it with puma librerate nitro 2?

[@beypazarihupletenatakhelikopte]

I want a durable shoe for daily use and a fast shoe for speed racing same time . Can somebody help me? I don't have a budget, any price is ok but I don't want to buy two shoes, I want only one pair of shoes.

[@jonasEGC]

Asics Superblast 2! As alternatives Asics Novablast 4 or Puma Deviate Nitro 3

[@kh-jj5nb]

superblast 2 most popular now. endorphin speed 4 is good too.

[@jaketyler2788]

Both of those above answers are good. Superblast or Endorphin.

[@loesgeurts1907]

Agree with the novablast superblast suggestion. In my experience (novablast 4 and superblast 1, don’t know the superblast 2 yet) the novablast offers a bit more support on the inside of the foot, or maybe has a bit firmer sole all around but still gives enough return energy. so if you prefer that, maybe the novablast is a better choice. But that’s my experience, taking into account that I am not a very fast runner. (51 minutes 10k pb) But to be honest, I really love the superblast 😊, it makes me happy to run in them. And that is also worth something….

[@hasenbein]

Adidas Boston 12

[@tieloo8842]

not a ben parkes review if it doesnt have honest and or unbiased on the title

[@brentcochran1375]

The stripe gives me clown/bowling shoe vibes.

[@uravgjeof1627]

where to get the matching socks

[@BenParkes]

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

[@RunningInJapan]

Ben, Pegasus Plus vs Vomero 17?

[@scottwiggans6292]

Neo vista rebel v4 or this shoe??

[@JustRun96]

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.

[@cataclysm1210]

Did I just see a racing stripe on a shoe?

[@kabesa5265]

Maybe similar to adidas adizero sl2?

[@sambergmark6160]

I miss the hwoeebyyyy intro

[@AJVixen-zf5es]

Pegasus plus vs tempo next%?

[@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.

[@SlobberyPantsu]

I’ve tried them on and they feel identical to the next natures, but just for an additional 40 USD. Absolutely awful value, and not a great shoe either imo.

[@welcometomathy]

I don't get how u just change shoesa nd go for 20k run 1st time using them and have no issues. every time I buy some new shoes, last month, got some adidas adisero speed, went for my daily run of 8km on the canals and everything hurt, Metatarsalgia on the left foot, felt like I had a glass shard under my feed, Runner knee now cant go down hill without feeling some pain, Shin Splints on moth legs, and didn't even end my 8km was already feeling bad. active runner just over my 50 th parkrun got some new shoes to commemorate and now I'm benched xD. idk what happen. wasn't big of a change I had a KS light from decathon for speed training and race day and some NB 1080 for daily runs, got the adidas to switch the KS light and bang. all hurt now xD. been running for years don't know why this now... Doing ice, massage, not running during the week but doing exercises and bunch of walking.

[@DeividasMusinskis]

Meh. SL2 can be had for way cheaper and imo it’s a better shoe.

[@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.

[@infonotfound7630]

Are you related to Mark Goldbridge?

[@user-vi9wl4fh6l]

Superblast does not have a plate!

[@jackbarton4938]

All they had to do was release a shoe that was basically identical to the Turbo 2 and call it the Turbo 3. That's all they had to do. I had a pair that were still pretty fresh until about a year ago, and they were still indisputably amazing. I don't buy this idea that because technology's moved on a shoe that was incredible 4 years ago is now romanticised and actually wasn't that incredible.

[@Thomlabe]

Spot on. There are several examples of manufacturers who have messed up a great shoe with their next iteration. This is just a return to what they did well with a modern foam.

[@gilbertoflores7397]

I have a few dead stock pairs of the turbo 2, even found a new pair of the orginal turbo 1s for a good price and the comfort level felt average to what is available today. However, I do enjoy testing out all the best tech from most brands. It was the turbos that started that love, but being honest the turbos do need an overhaul. What I did find amusing though was the relaunch of the turbos a few years ago, which people didn't like, I thought were actually great, especially for casual wearing, if you were on your feet all day, the shoes were the right amount of stiff to not make your feet feel fatigued at the end of the day. So hopefully these shoes live up to the legacy, as they're definitely shoes I want to do well.

[@markshaunng3745]

this or the rebel v4?

[@franciscomachado8990]

310gr for a "turbo"? :/

[@cai0]

Yeah, I was surprised that this was considered light too 🤔