30 mile/1 week preliminary thoughts
I've intermittently used the Pegasus for about a decade. My last experience with this shoe was the #35. Having had a generally unfavorable year long experience with that shoe (~30 miles/week but too cheap to get rid of it), I was hesitant to re-engage with this model. But, the fact that it was extensively revamped coupled with the 60 day "no questions asked" return policy, made it worth the try. Normally, I would have hesitated to review these absent a half-marathon, but those have been cancelled where I live due to the pandemic.First, the toe box is more spacious and accommodating compared to the 35. Second, cushioning (or, if you prefer, "ride") is substantially more comfortable. Third, unlike the 35, there was no discernable "creasing" of the foam material ... MoreI've intermittently used the Pegasus for about a decade. My last experience with this shoe was the #35. Having had a generally unfavorable year long experience with that shoe (~30 miles/week but too cheap to get rid of it), I was hesitant to re-engage with this model. But, the fact that it was extensively revamped coupled with the 60 day "no questions asked" return policy, made it worth the try. Normally, I would have hesitated to review these absent a half-marathon, but those have been cancelled where I live due to the pandemic.First, the toe box is more spacious and accommodating compared to the 35. Second, cushioning (or, if you prefer, "ride") is substantially more comfortable. Third, unlike the 35, there was no discernable "creasing" of the foam material after modest use. Finally, they were overall more comfortable...at least at this point.The "not so good" point: the tongue of the 37 has evidently been ported over from the earlier version of the Vomero. Effectively, that eliminates the possibility of a "lock lacing" scheme, because the lace will cross the foot extensor tendons above the reach of the tongue. On the other hand, while I usually use a "lock" lace method, I didn't notice any slippage without it. Second tongue issue is that it creases horizontally around the level of the 3rd lace hole. I'm not sure this confers any future disadvantage. but it might be worth noting. Finally, the tongue is much more "minimalist" compared to the 35 and that discourages tight lacing schemes again due to lace on tendon pressure.Another potential problem with this shoe is grip on wet asphalt. Both with this shoe and the 35, I noticed forefoot slippage on wet pavement. Fortunately, the heel impact was unchanged. When it's really wet around here and there's also moss growing on the streets, I switch to a trail running shoe (different manufacturer) which has grippy and deep cleats on the sole.In summary, this seems like a significant improvement in the venerable Pegasus lineup, at least compared to the 35. Assuming it continues to perform as per this point, I'll keep it.... Show more
K
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Best overall Air zoom Pegasus model
They are very comfortable and offer more heel support than the 36 which leave you begging for some central foot support in longer and harder surfaces. They are a bit tight on the front so shoot for a size bigger than with the 36 and tighten them shoe laces properly. No do not wear double ankle socks, just ensure you have some non sweat dry Nike socks to go with them. Furthermore, there were no noticeable heat seeping from the bottom of the sole like with the 36 (at least in Houston in the middle of the summer). In fact I use the 36 best in cushioned trails like crushed gravel (Memorial Park, Houston, 3 mile lap) and the 37 in concrete and asphalt trails (Buffalo Bayou trail, 4.2 mile lap, bike and kinder trail). My only regret is not having purchased more of this ... MoreThey are very comfortable and offer more heel support than the 36 which leave you begging for some central foot support in longer and harder surfaces. They are a bit tight on the front so shoot for a size bigger than with the 36 and tighten them shoe laces properly. No do not wear double ankle socks, just ensure you have some non sweat dry Nike socks to go with them. Furthermore, there were no noticeable heat seeping from the bottom of the sole like with the 36 (at least in Houston in the middle of the summer). In fact I use the 36 best in cushioned trails like crushed gravel (Memorial Park, Houston, 3 mile lap) and the 37 in concrete and asphalt trails (Buffalo Bayou trail, 4.2 mile lap, bike and kinder trail). My only regret is not having purchased more of this one in the all white/black model which first came out at the beginning of the year. They are impossible to find now and I have searched EXTENSIVELY. The material is all Ultra bright white which is cool bc they practically glow in the dark (that is how white they are) but one has to be careful not to get them dirty; so if u r into showing them off, then any 37 in white will be noticeable. I bought 6 pairs at the beginning of the year and already went through 3 of them bc the sole although very comfortable does wear out fast (that is fine with me as I value comfort over longevity). The remaining 2 of them were “borrowed” by siblings and 1 which was to end up being displayed as a collection item was intercepted by my maligator and confused as a chewing toy. They are very, very comfortable and since I couldn’t find the 37 in all white and black logo (sadly), I ended up purchasing this color style instead.... Show more
Alfredo
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Best Peg Yet
I have about 80 miles in the Pegasus 37 and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed. First, the fit is perfect, as I've come to expect from Nike. I'm true to size (9.5), the upper is comfortable and locks down my foot with no hot spots or pressure points, and the forefoot has plenty of room for my toes to splay, without feeling sloppy. The React midsole and updated Air pod in the forefoot are the real highlight, though. It's an incredibly versatile midsole combination that lets me use this shoe from easy-paced, recovery runs to tempos and even some marathon-pace long runs. It's very difficult to find a shoe that has so much range, especially at this price. On top of it all, the durability is on point so far. I was hoping for React foam to be introduced to the Pegasus ... MoreI have about 80 miles in the Pegasus 37 and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed. First, the fit is perfect, as I've come to expect from Nike. I'm true to size (9.5), the upper is comfortable and locks down my foot with no hot spots or pressure points, and the forefoot has plenty of room for my toes to splay, without feeling sloppy. The React midsole and updated Air pod in the forefoot are the real highlight, though. It's an incredibly versatile midsole combination that lets me use this shoe from easy-paced, recovery runs to tempos and even some marathon-pace long runs. It's very difficult to find a shoe that has so much range, especially at this price. On top of it all, the durability is on point so far. I was hoping for React foam to be introduced to the Pegasus line due to its durability and energy return, but what I'm most impressed with is the rubber on the outsole. I forefoot strike and supinate (so the forefoot outside edge of my shoes typically has the most wear), and the rubber on that part of the Peg 37 has held up extremely well so far. I'm expecting to get at least a few hundred miles out of these. Above all else, the shoe is simply fun to run in. I can't wait to lace up my pegs and hit the road. They just make me happy. Thank you, Nike, for listening to runners' feedback and continuing to develop shoes that make running accessible and fun. I will definitely be putting some serious mileage in the Peg 37s this year. Workhorse with wings indeed! Now, if I could just convince you guys to put some React foam and an Air pod in the next version of the Streak....... Show more
Kyle
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BeTrue Pegasus 37
Another nice drop from the BeTrue Collection. The fit is comfortable and true to size for me. Aesthetically I really like these shoes as far as the colors and design on the upper part of the shoe. As far as the overall style, I’m not a huge fan of the thicker sole near the middle and back of the shoe or the way the heel is designed going upwards in the back. Also, there’s what I believe is supposed to be extra cushioning on the inside of the shoe in the upper back part of the heel area. They could’ve done without this in my opinion. I’m guessing they thought it would be added comfort but it honestly just feels like something is pressing against your achilles area. Maybe this is a plus if you use them for running to prevent chafing but I’m not a runner so I can’t ... MoreAnother nice drop from the BeTrue Collection. The fit is comfortable and true to size for me. Aesthetically I really like these shoes as far as the colors and design on the upper part of the shoe. As far as the overall style, I’m not a huge fan of the thicker sole near the middle and back of the shoe or the way the heel is designed going upwards in the back. Also, there’s what I believe is supposed to be extra cushioning on the inside of the shoe in the upper back part of the heel area. They could’ve done without this in my opinion. I’m guessing they thought it would be added comfort but it honestly just feels like something is pressing against your achilles area. Maybe this is a plus if you use them for running to prevent chafing but I’m not a runner so I can’t attest to that aspect. My favorite pegasus remain the 35 as far as design and comfort. Despite the parts of the style I don't like, I still think this is a dope shoe. They come in a rainbow flag style box like other shoes in the BeTrue collection and have both regular white tissue paper and tissue paper that says BeTrue. Overall I'd recommend them, especially if you're wearing them casually like I am. If you're buying them for running I'd recommend checking out some video performance reviews to get an idea of how they feel for that.... Show more
Asha
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Great comfortable shoes with few issues
I am 190lbs so finding shoes that support well can be a challenge. Only handful of reviews are geared towards heavier users so you can not fully go on ratings. The react midsole and the air pods at the forefoot feel supportive throughout the run. Some softer mid soles bottom out overtime especially the forefoot so the you don’t get the bounce back like you are supposed to. But these shoes deliver in that end and also are pretty stable as well. The fit is awesome as well. It feels like the shoes grabs you everywhere the forefoot, mid foot and the ankle without feeling like it is squeezing you. Also the upper is pretty flexible to keep your foot comfortable through your strides.Not the few issues. The known issue of heel slippage. I did read that once you run a few ... MoreI am 190lbs so finding shoes that support well can be a challenge. Only handful of reviews are geared towards heavier users so you can not fully go on ratings. The react midsole and the air pods at the forefoot feel supportive throughout the run. Some softer mid soles bottom out overtime especially the forefoot so the you don’t get the bounce back like you are supposed to. But these shoes deliver in that end and also are pretty stable as well. The fit is awesome as well. It feels like the shoes grabs you everywhere the forefoot, mid foot and the ankle without feeling like it is squeezing you. Also the upper is pretty flexible to keep your foot comfortable through your strides.Not the few issues. The known issue of heel slippage. I did read that once you run a few times the slippage stops. Well, my left foot has stopped slipping but right still keeps slipping. I think it may have reduced or it is just wishful thinking. I will do few more sessions and see if it improves any further and will update the review.Second issue may be the breathabilty of the uppers. I do mostly indoors so it is not an issue at all but compare to my other running shoes I have I really don’t feel the air passing through the uppers.From the reviews I have read on the 38, it looks like they may have addressed the issues but will only know when I try them.... Show more
Rafiq
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Great every day runner
I have for a long time worn Nike’s as they tend to fit my feet the best. I run about 30 miles per week and have been a long time Pegasus user. I have used the Peg 29, 31, 33, and 34. I have more recently also been using the Epic React, as I like how light the shoe is and the responsiveness of the foam, but shoe is not that durable. So I was very excited to see the Peg 37 transition to the React foam and recently got my new pair. I have been out on 4 and 6 mile runs with the shoe. Will do a longer run over the weekend.Overall great shoe and would recommend it. The shoe is very comfortable and has a good spring back on the stride. The “strange looking” extended heel supports the natural running stride. The shoes are light but have the fully extended outsole for wear ... MoreI have for a long time worn Nike’s as they tend to fit my feet the best. I run about 30 miles per week and have been a long time Pegasus user. I have used the Peg 29, 31, 33, and 34. I have more recently also been using the Epic React, as I like how light the shoe is and the responsiveness of the foam, but shoe is not that durable. So I was very excited to see the Peg 37 transition to the React foam and recently got my new pair. I have been out on 4 and 6 mile runs with the shoe. Will do a longer run over the weekend.Overall great shoe and would recommend it. The shoe is very comfortable and has a good spring back on the stride. The “strange looking” extended heel supports the natural running stride. The shoes are light but have the fully extended outsole for wear protection on the React foam. We’ll see how they hold up over time.Overall it is a nice looking shoe. Wish they had some better options on the colors. Not crazy about any of them. I ended up choosing the Black/Blue/Green after seeing it at the store just because it is different. But wish they had brighter colors.Still figuring out the right sock thickness to use. The heel tends to be a little loose if I wear socks that are too thin, even using the heel lock. But will figure this out as shoes are overall very comfortable. Felt good on the run and my time slightly improved (not sure if it was the shoe or just the inspiration of wearing a new shoe…).What does not work well for this shoe is using SuperFeet insoles. I have used those for previous models to increase the support. But in the Peg 37’s with the insoles my foot sits too high on the shoe (so ankle support is not where it needs to be), shoes were too tight, and also felt stiff (my guess is because the midsole is thicker than models in the past). So I removed the insoles.... Show more
Alejandro
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Great new direction in the Peg. THANK YOU NIKE!
I've always thought that if Nike gave a huge stack of react foam in the heel and put a big air bag in the forefoot that they would have the perfect daily trainer. I literally said this to a Nike store worker last year. I've had the Zoom Fly series, peg 35, peg turbo and epic react series. All of them were good but were missing something. The Peg 37 is the best running shoe I've ever owned.Cons:It's a little slower than the 35 and 36. But, who cares? There is so much more spring and impact protection that it's well worth sacrificing the speedy transitions of cushlon foam. These are seriously more cushioned than my epic reacts yet they can still be used for speed intervals if needed.The toe box starts a bit tight but it loosens up. I had no heel slippage like ... MoreI've always thought that if Nike gave a huge stack of react foam in the heel and put a big air bag in the forefoot that they would have the perfect daily trainer. I literally said this to a Nike store worker last year. I've had the Zoom Fly series, peg 35, peg turbo and epic react series. All of them were good but were missing something. The Peg 37 is the best running shoe I've ever owned.Cons:It's a little slower than the 35 and 36. But, who cares? There is so much more spring and impact protection that it's well worth sacrificing the speedy transitions of cushlon foam. These are seriously more cushioned than my epic reacts yet they can still be used for speed intervals if needed.The toe box starts a bit tight but it loosens up. I had no heel slippage like people were saying so the lockdown feels great.Pros:The midsole is absolutely what a daily trainer should be, especially for people getting into running and perhaps have more body weight than they wish. This shoe will help your impact on the hard road with the extra body weight. That body weight won't be around long cause this shoe will make you want to go running.It's stable enough if you're a mild pronator like me but don't want too much stride interference.It's not too narrow unlike the zoom fly series. You won't have to worry about rolling your ankle when your form erodes due to fatigue.Forefoot protection and spring is excellent. That airbag is great.The durability is awesome. No ugly creases like the old pegs on the midsole.The tongue is thinner but doesn't feel crumpled up and loose like the Turbos. Also, I like zoom air in the forefoot better than zoom x foam in the forefoot.... Show more
Cody
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Nice light shoe with reasonable cushion. For low mileage runners or interval work.
Pegasus has been my favorite running shoe for 4 decades. I am an older runner (66). This shoe is not a stability shoe but is nice and light with average cushion. I really like it for running on my cushioned treadmill and for short indoor runs at the YMCA on the indoor track in the winter. I have another shoe that has more cushion and stability for outdoor runs. It has average to below average wear, which means this is not a high mileage shoe. It would also make a good interval shoe. I recommend it if you run a few miles a day, neutral runner, and don't need lots of stability.... Show more
D
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Overall, great cushion shoes, but not great for stability or speed
I have waited until I put about 100 miles on the shoes before reviewing them. I run average 20-30 miles a week and my pace is usually 7-8 minute-mile. The first 50 miles, the upper seemed to not breath at all and snugged my foot very tight. It was at a level that I was considering returning the shoes until they loosened up after 50-60 miles or so, but usually should not take that long. Still, it is not as breathable as it should be. The cushion is great, but the boost of speed that is advertised with these type of shoes are just not there, they cancel out with the cushion and high weight of the shoe. They feel significantly heavier compared to other performance models (from other brands) that I use in rotation with this one. So if you think they will decrease your ... MoreI have waited until I put about 100 miles on the shoes before reviewing them. I run average 20-30 miles a week and my pace is usually 7-8 minute-mile. The first 50 miles, the upper seemed to not breath at all and snugged my foot very tight. It was at a level that I was considering returning the shoes until they loosened up after 50-60 miles or so, but usually should not take that long. Still, it is not as breathable as it should be. The cushion is great, but the boost of speed that is advertised with these type of shoes are just not there, they cancel out with the cushion and high weight of the shoe. They feel significantly heavier compared to other performance models (from other brands) that I use in rotation with this one. So if you think they will decrease your minute-mile, they won't, however, they will give you great cushion if that is what you are looking for. Also, these shoes show up after filtering for stability, but they do not provide significant support for medium-low arch feet. Overall, I believe there are a lot of room for improvement, so I am giving them 4 stars.... Show more
Milad
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The best Pegasus in nearly a decade
I'm a pretty serious runner. I don't run as much as I did 30 or even 20 years ago, but I still want a shoe that 1) fits well, 2) has great cushioning, and 3) is fairly light.1) The fit on the Pegasus 37 is perfect and the shoe just disappears on my foot (which is the highest praise I can give to any shoe).2) The cushioning is soft, but not so soft and mushy that you can't pick up the pace. Unlike some shoes that are soft in the heel and firm in the forefoot (or vice versa), these are consistently soft throughout. If you hate feeling the road (like a shoe that has lost all of its cushioning) and instead want to feel the shoe, you will love these.3) It isn't a "light" shoe, but it is light enough that you can pick up the pace when you want to.A few other notes: ... MoreI'm a pretty serious runner. I don't run as much as I did 30 or even 20 years ago, but I still want a shoe that 1) fits well, 2) has great cushioning, and 3) is fairly light.1) The fit on the Pegasus 37 is perfect and the shoe just disappears on my foot (which is the highest praise I can give to any shoe).2) The cushioning is soft, but not so soft and mushy that you can't pick up the pace. Unlike some shoes that are soft in the heel and firm in the forefoot (or vice versa), these are consistently soft throughout. If you hate feeling the road (like a shoe that has lost all of its cushioning) and instead want to feel the shoe, you will love these.3) It isn't a "light" shoe, but it is light enough that you can pick up the pace when you want to.A few other notes: The Pegasus, at its best, was always a "do anything" shoe. From long runs to speedwork to off-road (grass, dirt, or light trails), it could handle any kind of run, and that is true of the Pegasus 37, too. Furthermore, it can handle any kind of stride, whether you are a heel or midfoot striker. The heel-toe transition very smooth. Lastly, between the React foam and the carbon rubber outsole, this shoe should be extremely durable.The Pegasus was my favorite running shoe for many years, but recent versions had cushioning that was too thin and firm. The Peg 37 is back to its roots as a soft and relatively light "do anything" trainer.... Show more
Greg
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