Nike Pegasus Premium Review – Honest Thoughts
- FORDY RUNS
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 19
At FORDY RUNS, we believe in testing shoes the right way—on the road, during real training—not just after a few quick miles. After a full week of marathon training in the Nike Pegasus Premium, here’s the verdict: this shoe is not it.
Quick Stats
Price: £190 (UK)
Weight: 344g (UK 9.5)
Drop: 10mm (45mm heel / 35mm forefoot)
Midsole: ZoomX, Air Zoom unit, ReactX
Upper: Engineered mesh with reflective overlays
Outsole: Classic Nike waffle grip
Initial Impressions
Nike positioned the Pegasus Premium as the top of the Pegasus lineup, promising a max-cushioned experience with premium tech—ZoomX, a full-length sculpted Air Zoom unit, and ReactX. Unfortunately, all these features seem to clash more than they complement.
Ride & Performance
Despite the promise of ZoomX and Air Zoom, the ride is unstable, particularly in the heel. Runners who pronate even slightly should steer well clear. The shoe feels sluggish, heavy, and unresponsive, which makes it tough to trust on varied terrain or for pace pickups.
The midsole setup doesn’t deliver the responsiveness you’d expect from a premium daily trainer. Instead, it feels like you’re wobbling on a boat—definitely not what you want during marathon training. The forefoot offers a slightly better experience, but overall, the ride lacks flow.
Fit & Comfort
It fits true to size, but the fit is narrow, especially through the midfoot. Wide-footed runners beware. The tongue is overly thick and awkward, acting more like a sail than a functional element. Nike added flashy overlays and heel tabs, which only increase weight without improving performance.
What Works
The engineered mesh upper feels decent.
The outsole provides grip (though it collects stones).
Comfort is okay if you’re walking.
What Doesn’t
Stability issues in the heel due to stack height and foam layering.
Over-engineered midsole – the Air Zoom unit creates more problems than it solves.
Unnecessary design elements like the oversized tongue and overlays.
Weight – at 344g, it's simply too heavy for a shoe that’s trying to act like a performance trainer.
Price point – At £190, there are far better options (Superblast 2, Puma Magnify Nitro Max, even the Cloudmonster).
