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That headline mostly made us laugh, but is a great reference to the full length Zoom air pods adding cushion to the Nike Pegasus Premium. You can absolutely feel the difference with the Air unit vs straight cushioning. But also, it’s a $210 training shoe, so let’s talk.
Super trainers are a tough category of running shoe because they vary so widely. Some have a plate, some have a lot of bounce, some are super light weight and some are a completely the opposite.
Nike absolutely went all in with a “triple stack” of technology in this shoe. The goal between the 2 different types of foam and the Air Zoom unit is to create a plateless shoe that can meet your speed training and possibly race day needs.
We love the look, so let’s talk about performance.
Who is It Good For?
Who is the Nike Pegasus Premium a good fit for? Let’s break it down with some categories we use on all shoes:
- Wide Feet: Not as narrow as many Nike shoes, but still not a wide fit.
- Heavier Runners: Should hold up will with the air pods and outsole.
- Long Runs: Could definitely handle marathon miles, but most will probably prefer half and under.
- Front of the Pack: Designed for long tempos and…
