Road Daily Trainer

Nike Pegasus Plus

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

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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 · 4 reviewers · grouped per channel

Believe in the Run Youtube ↘

Believe in the Run rates the Pegasus Plus 2 highly on design and value, but slightly lower on performance since the Air Zoom unit didn't deliver as much energy return and excitement as hoped -- an overall 'A' and a Green Light recommendation at $165.

Best for: Daily training and easy-to-moderate runs for runners who want a slightly elevated, more fun version of the Pegasus.

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+1 earlier review from Believe in the Run

The reviewer considered it one of the worst versions of a shoe possible — a failed attempt at reviving the Nike Pegasus Turbo concept.

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Doctors of Running Youtube ↗

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+2 earlier reviews from Doctors of Running

Nate calls the Pegasus Plus 2 a complete overhaul of the original -- less flat, with more of a rocker feel -- positioning it as a halfway point between the Pegasus and Zoom Fly, good as a daily workhorse trainer rather than for hard workouts.

Best for: Neutral runners wanting a workhorse daily trainer with a bit more structure than the standard Pegasus, for middle-distance runs and light tempo work.

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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.

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EDDBUD Youtube ↑

The closest thing to a lightweight daily shoe in Nike's current lineup, coming in well under 300g even in UK 11, with a 10mm drop, durable ZX foam, and accommodating fit at an accessible price point.

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+3 earlier reviews from EDDBUD

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

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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

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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.

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Kofuzi Youtube ↗

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

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+6 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How does the Nike Pegasus Plus fit?

Reviewers note: True to size, Flyknit upper provides good lockdown; toe box may be tight for very wide/high-volume feet due to the center stripe. Pronounced lace eyelet reinforcements are a minor gripe.

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-sl-2, saucony-endorphin-speed-4, nike-pegasus-turbo-2, nike-invincible-run-3.

Per EDDBUD, Doctors of Running, Believe in the Run, Kofuzi.

How many experts have reviewed the Nike Pegasus Plus?

Next Pair aggregates 21 expert reviews of the Nike Pegasus Plus, including Kofuzi, EDDBUD, Believe in the Run.

Per Kofuzi, EDDBUD, Believe in the Run.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9

Nike Pegasus Plus

238g

ASICS GT-2000 13

230g

ASICS Megablast

221g

ASICS Novablast 6

249g

Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm

Nike Pegasus Plus

34.0mm

ASICS GT-2000 13

36.0mm

ASICS Megablast

45.0mm

ASICS Novablast 6

42.0mm

Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm

Nike Pegasus Plus

10.0mm

ASICS GT-2000 13

8.0mm

ASICS Megablast

8.0mm

ASICS Novablast 6

8.0mm

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.

Last updated 2026-09-29

Nike Pegasus Plus

Where this shoe sits

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Specifications

Fit Profile

Ride Characteristics

Durability

Expert reviews · 4 reviewers · grouped per channel

Frequently asked questions

Where it sits among similar shoes

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