Nike Pegasus Plus
Road Speed Training · Road Daily Trainer

Nike Pegasus Plus

A versatile daily trainer built on full-length ZoomX that balances responsive cushioning with durability, though reviewers note the ride feels less lively than its premium price and Turbo lineage suggest, and the snug toe box may pinch wider feet.

"best non race shoe from Nike in a long time" — EDDBUD
Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 238 g
Heel stack 34.0 mm
Drop 10.0 mm
Cushioning Medium

Best for

Tempo & SpeedDaily Training
Suits Forefoot, Heel, Midfoot strikers
Pronation Neutral
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
238g (8.4 oz)
Stack (Heel)
34.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
24.0 mm
Drop
10.0 mm
Midsole
ZoomX (PEBA)
Outsole
High-abrasion rubber with waffle pattern
Upper
Flyknit mesh with zonal perforations
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Narrow
Midfoot Width
Average
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Roomy
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
Medium
Stability
Neutral

Durability

Outsole
Average

Expert reviews · 3 reviewers · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube

A versatile non-plated alternative for neutral runners — works for both workouts and daily runs — but not the responsive speed-shoe its Turbo lineage suggests. Pick the Plus over the 41 if you want versatility and a lighter shoe.

Best for: Neutral-mechanics runners who want one versatile Nike shoe for daily training and workouts and don't need stability features.

E
EDDBUD Youtube

The lightest and most nimble of the Pegasus lineup and a decent versatile daily offering with a hint of speed, but it carries too much weight to compete with lighter high-stack options from Adidas and Saucony.

Best for: A versatile daily shoe with a hint of speed work

+2 earlier reviews from EDDBUD

A capable daily trainer with excellent outsole grip and a better upper than the Evo SL, but weighed down by Nike premium pricing and a less lively ride.

Best for: Daily trainer use where grip and upper fit matter more than a wild ride

Best non-race Nike shoe in a long time and a worthy spiritual successor to the Pegasus Turbo: light, fun, full ZoomX, and genuinely versatile across paces.

Best for: Versatile daily trainer for neutral runners who want a ZoomX shoe for daily use, tempo work, and easy efforts without committing to a max-stack racer.

K
Kofuzi Youtube

Versatile and exciting daily trainer; price is too high at $180 — better to wait for discount.

+2 earlier reviews from Kofuzi

A genuine spiritual successor to the Pegasus Turbo with familiar shape and feel; not as big a foam upgrade as paper specs suggest, but still really fun and an exciting Baseline reset for the Turbo lineage.

Best for: Versatile daily trainer for runners who liked the original Pegasus Turbo and want a Nike non-plated shoe for easy days and workouts on road or track.

Number 3 daily trainer of 2024 — successful PEBA-foam daily trainer (formerly Pegasus Turbo).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nike Pegasus Plus good for daily training?

A versatile daily trainer built on full-length ZoomX that balances responsive cushioning with durability, though reviewers note the ride feels less lively than its premium price and Turbo lineage suggest, and the snug toe box may pinch wider feet.

How does the Nike Pegasus Plus fit?

Reviewers note: Flynit upper grips the foot better than the Evo SL's upper; no major tongue slide

Per EDDBUD.

How much does the Nike Pegasus Plus weigh and what is its drop?

The Nike Pegasus Plus weighs about 238g (men's 9), has a 34.0mm heel stack and a 10.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Nike Pegasus Plus compared to?

Reviewers compare the Nike Pegasus Plus to Adidas Adizero Evo SL, New Balance Rebel v4, Adidas Adizero Adios 9, Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung.

Per EDDBUD, Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.

How many experts have reviewed the Nike Pegasus Plus?

Next Pair aggregates 8 expert reviews of the Nike Pegasus Plus, including EDDBUD, Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.

Per EDDBUD, Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road speed training in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Nike Pegasus Plus
238g
ASICS Megablast
221g
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
224g
Nike Zoom Fly 6
244g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Nike Pegasus Plus
34.0mm
ASICS Megablast
45.0mm
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
43.0mm
Nike Zoom Fly 6
40.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Nike Pegasus Plus
10.0mm
ASICS Megablast
8.0mm
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
8.0mm
Nike Zoom Fly 6
8.0mm

Nike Pegasus Plus

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Last updated 2026-06-14