Nike Men's Pegasus Premium Road Running Shoes (Various)

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Nice!

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If you are considering these for daily casual wears, the stacks are too high to be comfortable.

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kingpong

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Quote from jjmai

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If you are considering these for daily casual wears, the stacks are too high to be comfortable.

The stack on these is the same as any max cushion shoes these days. Same stack as the Vomero 18 and Vomero Plus which present no problem and are very comfortable. Move up to a Vomero Premium and then the height might be a bit much, but I wouldn't call that a comfort issue.

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NateDeeOhDoubleG

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Few questions for the runners. Is Nike now making decent running shoes? This msrp seems wildly high? Which makes me wonder are they now competing with the best brooks and asics offers. 20 years ago Nike running shoes were widely known as terrible so I am curious if that changed. The price tag is wild? I think the best brooks shoes are like 170-180?

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Quote from jjmai

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If you are considering these for daily casual wears, the stacks are too high to be comfortable.

Exactly my thoughts on these. I bought a pair a few weeks ago and found it very difficult to wear as a walking shoe. When I walk, my foot would collapse slightly inwards putting a lot of stress on the inside of my knees. I was initially planning on going for the Vomero Plus but people recommended these as a better lifestyle alternative. I've owned hundreds of sneakers and these are the first that I've ever had this issue with. Instead, I've been wearing Vomero 5's which are decently cushioned and provide much better support and I can wear them the entire day with zero issues.

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How would these shoes be for someone who isn't into running but likes to walk 8+ miles a day either on the road or treadmill? is there a different shoe that would be better?

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Thank you. Got myself a pair of Pegasus and Nike Vomero Plus. Will see how they feel.

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How would these shoes be for someone who isn't into running but likes to walk 8+ miles a day either on the road or treadmill? is there a different shoe that would be better?

It's a max cushion shoe geared more for high volume running (i.e. races). My first thought is that this is not a good shoe for you. Everyone's foot shape and needs are different, and i'd imagine for walking long distances that you would value comfort and factors that may alleviate certain pain points unique to you. I'd recommend checking out runrepeat.com and/or trying shoes on in-person to see what fits you best. Some shoes that I like (for me) for everyday walking are Hoka Clifton and Kuru Atom 2 as I deal with heel pain.

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These are most comfortable Nikes I think I have ever had. I buy about 3 Nikes a year. I weigh 180 pounds so maybe some other posters are heavier or something

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Nike Pegasus Premium is a max-cushioning, neutral daily trainer designed for road running and long-distance training. the shoe features a unique triple-stack midsole combining ZoomX foam, ReactX foam, and Nike's first-ever sculpted, full-length Air Zoom unit.

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jzyoufool

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The pegasus premium always seemed like more of a gimmick to me. I have a pair of regular peg 41s and peg plus, but i honestly prefer the regular ones. The 41s are what you expect from a peg and the peg plus are similar to the old peg turbo but the sole is really loud. There's plenty of articles comparing the different versions https://run.outsideonline.com/gea...-showdown/

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Quote from kingpong

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The stack on these is the same as any max cushion shoes these days. Same stack as the Vomero 18 and Vomero Plus which present no problem and are very comfortable. Move up to a Vomero Premium and then the height might be a bit much, but I wouldn't call that a comfort issue.

Not exactly the same stack as the Vomero's but close.

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Quote from NateDeeOhDoubleG

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Few questions for the runners. Is Nike now making decent running shoes? This msrp seems wildly high? Which makes me wonder are they now competing with the best brooks and asics offers. 20 years ago Nike running shoes were widely known as terrible so I am curious if that changed. The price tag is wild? I think the best brooks shoes are like 170-180?

Yes. I think around 2016 they got their act together on the mid-tier and higher shoes. MSRP is high, I think people partially pay it because of brand name and partially because Nike puts out much better looking shoes than say Brooks/Hoka/Asics.

TBH I dont know what the exact difference is between the Pegasus and Pegasus premium though

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NavySparrow297

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Quote from teucer

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Yes. I think around 2016 they got their act together on the mid-tier and higher shoes. MSRP is high, I think people partially pay it because of brand name and partially because Nike puts out much better looking shoes than say Brooks/Hoka/Asics.

TBH I dont know what the exact difference is between the Pegasus and Pegasus premium though

Premium gets two big upgrades:
1) There's the full layer of Air Zoom that helps with shock absorption
2) There's a layer of ZoomX premium foam for better shock absorption and bounce

Pretty cool looking and very cushy but defs not worth $230 - 180-190 RRP with a $130 discount price seems a lot more fair.
Regular pegasus kinda sucks - heavy, no bounce, all ReactX foam - go buy a Saucony Endorphin Azura or Endorphin Speed to get top 10 energy return in the market at the same price.

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NavySparrow297

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Quote from NateDeeOhDoubleG

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Few questions for the runners. Is Nike now making decent running shoes? This msrp seems wildly high? Which makes me wonder are they now competing with the best brooks and asics offers. 20 years ago Nike running shoes were widely known as terrible so I am curious if that changed. The price tag is wild? I think the best brooks shoes are like 170-180?

Nike's dominated since 2016: their ZoomX was the first "premium" foam. You get 60-80% better energy return, it holds its bounce even in the cold, lighter, and easier on your joints.

Every marathon was 100% Nike for five years until Saucony, Adidas, and Puma shipped something similar. Each of these brands now offers a premium foam daily trainer at ~$150-180 mark.

Then there's Brooks, Asics, and Hoka - not only did they take a decade to match Nike supershoes at the $250+ tier, they're still putting cheap EVA foam and bad rubber tread on $150 shoes.

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Product Description:	The Pegasus Premium supercharges responsive cushioning with a triple stack of our most powerful running technologies: ZoomX foam, a sculpted Air Zoom unit and ReactX foam. Itâs the most responsive Pegasus ever, providing high energy return unlike any other. With a lighter-than-air upper, it decreases weight and increases breathability so you can fly faster. Engineered Mesh on Upper:Breathable, lightweight engineered mesh helps keep you contained. ZoomX Foam:Your foot sits on top of full-length ZoomX foam, Nikeâs most responsive foam. It delivers incredible energy return with each stride. Full-Length Air Zoom Cushioning:The full-length Air Zoom unit offers our optimal level of springiness underfoot, unlocking a level of speed and responsiveness thatâll put pep in your miles. ReactX Foam Foundation:ReactX foam, 13% more responsive than previous React technology, sits at the bottom of the ZoomX foam and Air Zoom cushioning. It offers a smooth and balanced ride. Modified Waffle Outsole:Modified waffle outsole has high-abrasion rubber to provide traction. [] Product Details:Weight:Approx. 325g/11.5oz (Menâs US 10). Heel-to-toe drop:10mm. Not intended for use as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Style: HQ2592; Color: Football Grey/Total Orange/Summit White/Multi-Color; Size: 6.5; Gender: Male; Age Group: Adult \| Nike Pegasus Premium Men's Road Running Shoes in Grey, Size: 6.5 \| HQ2592-002
Product SKU:	nike_us_pegasus-premium-mens-road-running-shoes-kWXqW9yR_1015685567-00197860427075
UPC:	197860427075

Nike Men's Pegasus Premium Road Running Shoes (Various)

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