One last note about what the Pegasus line means to me (it’s like a third child in my family at this point), and then I’ll get to the bones of the review. boring specs) to the Pegasus, so now it’s on to the fun stuff for the rest of the review. Nevertheless, Robbe covered the most important updates and nitty-gritty details (i.e. It isn’t a shoe term, it actually took me three times to type out before spell check gave up trying to fix it. If you read Robbe’s part carefully you may have learned a new word: moost. Alas, this is a mere shoe review and not a myth. THOMAS: Robbe is so poetic that you might think this is the Iliad and not another one of our sports footwear vivisections. Now that we got that covered, let’s give the ol’ giddyup to this magical winged beast. The outsole features a slightly different lug pattern with an additional flex groove in the forefoot for more flexibility on the toeoff.
#Nike pegasus 39 full#
Zoom Air units are a moving target in the Pegasus, we’ve seen full-length units, we’ve seen no units, we’ve seen forefoot units, and now we have both a heel and forefoot unit.Īs with last year the midsole is full React, one of the more resilient and comfortable midsole foams out there, even four years after its debut. The medial and lateral sides are essentially translucent while the inner part of the upper features a midfoot band to lock the foot in place, assisted by Flywire support. The Pegasus 39 features a very breathable upper, which was designed by testing runners and finding out where the foot needed cooling the moost. We think a lot of that has been fixed, but before we say why, let’s get into the basics of the shoe. However, the Pegasus 38 seemed to be polarizing in that we’ve heard complaints about the stiffness or general blockiness of the shoe. We actually enjoyed that shoe quite a lot and thought it fixed some major issues with the Pegasus 37, namely some heel slippage and shallow toe box issues. Last year’s version, the Pegasus 38, had some of that magic, mostly in the combination of the full React midsole with the pressurized Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Over the course of almost four decades, the Pegasus has been that mythical creature, magical at times, a stud at others, somewhat of a wildhorse (not to be confused with the Nike trail shoe of the same name) on off years.īut when it’s reined it, it’s one of the purest of breeds out there. Running fun with intelligent damping, a pleasant step and high comfort, paired with an optimal fit, let the kilometres melt away and let you complete your units with a smile on your face.ROBBE: Sometimes you ride the winged horse, sometimes the winged horse rides you. The new Pegasus will make the hearts of runners who have run this Nike legend beat faster once again. Abrasion-resistant outsole with a second flex groove and the classic, waffle-shaped tread, for high grip on asphalt or dirt tracksĭynamic running feel with customised cushioning.Firm heel counter for a secure fit in the shoe.AIR ZOOM element in the forefoot and in the heel for a smooth rolling motion.More breathable yet adaptable mesh and provides an optimal fit.The facts of the Nike Men's Air Zoom Pegasus 39 at a glance: An all-round nice all-rounder, with which you can master short distances just as well and comfortably as a distance unit that exceeds 20 kilometres. A more direct and dynamic running feel is guaranteed by the additional, second Air Zoom cushion under the heel. What is better, what is new? The upper features an even more snug mesh than its predecessor and keeps the feet a little cooler. Eagerly awaited 39th edition of the "Pegs"įor an incredible 39 years, Nike has been delighting the running world with its classic Pegasus and once again, eyes are resting curiously on any innovations.
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