Pegasus Premium
A premium $220 Nike road trainer stacking ZoomX, a full-length Air Zoom unit and ReactX foam for a plush, energetic ride aimed at daily miles and all-day wear.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Long run, Tempo / threshold, Easy / recovery run
- Cushion
- high
- Firmness
- soft
- Weight
- 325g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- ZoomX foam, Air Zoom unit, and ReactX foam triple stack
- Outsole
- Modified waffle high-abrasion rubber
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
The Pegasus Premium is Nike's showcase daily trainer, layering three cushioning technologies for a soft, responsive ride. It's positioned more as a versatile cushioned trainer than a race shoe, and the tall soft midsole trades some stability for comfort. At $220 it's a splurge for what is essentially a plush everyday shoe.
Soft, tall, cushioned ride with high energy return from the triple-foam and Air Zoom stack; described as the most responsive Pegasus, though the soft platform can feel less secure underfoot.
Reported to run narrow and small; sizing up a half size is widely recommended, especially for wider feet.
Runners wanting a maximally cushioned, comfortable daily trainer for easy runs, long runs and all-day wear who prioritize plushness over stability.
You need a stable platform, a firm efficient racer, or you have wider feet and dislike sizing up.