From an inspiration standpoint this new offering is clearly inspired by the namesake Pegasus. The outsole has a waffled design to promote traction and durability and will hold up over time. The Nike Air Zoom 36 maintains its full-length Zoom Air unit introduced in the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 encased by Cushlon foam in the midsole for a smooth, responsive, cushioned ride you can rely on day after day. One of the most notable updates in this shoe is the removal of the Flywire cables. The lacing system is simplified compared to the predecessor, removing the flywire and going with just regular laces that loop into reinforced fabric eyelets.
Last year, the won a ton of dedicated fans. It feels firmer and more stable. But, I sometimes notice when putting on the shoes that time must be taken to smooth out the tongue. The Turbo isn't quite as fun to run in, but should find a wider audience as an everyday trainer than the Fly. First introduced in the , this material offers a fantastic level of energy return, as well as a heightened responsiveness with each stride. Yes, when I am running, I always analyze my form, my foot, my drop, and the way my body feels.
The stack heights a measure of all materials that separate your foot from the road for both versions of the Pegasus are nearly identical. Overall, the Zoom Pegasus Turbo met the expectations of users and had successfully proven fit to be part of the Pegasus series. Some say its sizing is accurate, while others mention a comfortable fit especially at the midfoot. A brief background on my Nike experience includes , , and. I love it and I do everything possible not to feel bogged down by it which means I avoid speed work. Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 Intro Nike is trailblazing into a new era of hyper-performance running gear that give runners an edge.
The more relaxed toe box allows the foot to rest in the centre of the shoe—not off to the side like in the first version. After that, no tongue slippage! There are two issues with the Pegasus Turbo that hold the trainer back from being the shoe everyone wishes it was. Writing all that out has me sounding very much like Goldilocks of Three Bears fame. Even at water stops where it can get slick at times, I felt excellent traction. Wearers who were after a shoe that looked and performed outstandingly were satisfied with the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo. I even used the shoe for some hill work on some dirt roads and compacted trail surfaces.
The original Turbo was, in the end, not the shoe that could do it all. ZoomX, by comparison, is still highly compressible under your weight giving you the soft landing , but it rebounds quickly to propel you forward. Featuring the ZoomX foam in the midsole, the Zoom Pegasus Turbo provides the lightest and most responsive ride, which is ideal for runners who are after speed and comfortable agility. Every runner wants a functional shoe that works for them. You can see why top athletes choose these shoes for those harder efforts over middle distance.
All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe. However, the way they mold a foot is important to me. I ran on every surface I could find around my neighborhood and running trails, wet and dry, and never worried about slipping. Score out of 10 Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2: 9. Even through standing water or wet conditions, it appears to vent moisture appropriately. It features a lightweight upper+foam on a 10mm drop platform.
Conclusion So where does that leave us? And now, we have a neoprene style tongue that is shorter, lighter, and thinner than before. The ZoomX is built as the most lightweight and most responsive foam from the brand, thus providing greater energy return. Overall, the shoe felt more stable. In a word - the Pegasus is firm, the Turbo is soft, the Fly is springy. I found the outsole to be well suited for racing, track workouts and most daily runs.
Instead, a traditional mesh graces the silhouette. The Pegasus Turbo is an excellent shoe for runners and casual lifestyle wearers alike. He is 62 with a 2018 3:40 Boston qualifier. Laces loop through extra eyelets along each side of the shoe, almost locking each loop in place. The shoe has waffle-pattern outsole which quoted by Nike provides a multi-surface grip when you push off the ground.
This is considering the midsole's flexibility and the intended purpose of the shoe. The racing stripe actually limits the ability for the mesh comprising the upper of the shoe to stretch. Fast is the focus with these training and racing shoes that are designed to meet the needs of every runner — from world-class marathoners to those who just want to log I-feel-amazing miles on the weekends. It literally has double the amount of eyelets then any of my other current runners have. Best for runners with a low arch. I have a bit of a wide forefoot and a small heel and this sometimes becomes a problem, but I had no issues with the heel of this shoe since I was securely locked in.