Sam: Neither the Pegasus 33 or 34 inspired me. I admired their long lasting rubber outsoles & great style but the rides were lumpy, quite firm, uninspiring and quite ponderous compared lớn many other shoes in its class. I was most interested lớn run the Peg 35's new full length Zoom Air unit with its placement similar khổng lồ the Vapor Fly 4%'s carbon plate. Would the lighter weight, Zoom Air unit, and new outsole change the picture for me? Read on to find out.StatsWeight: 9.4 oz/260 g US M9; 7.9 oz/224 g US W8Stack Height: 28 milimet heel / 18 mm forefoot, 10mm drop$120. Available now.
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Upper & Fit: Peter: The Zoom Pegasus 35 runs true khổng lồ size. There are some great tweaks to lớn the upper that make it feel lượt thích a new shoe.
Most noticeable is probably the long high tongue và the pointy rear of the shoe. I’ve heard some grousing about the tongue, but I like it. It stays in place, doesn’t seem to interfere with anything và allows for a quick on & off. The rear of the shoe flares to lớn a bit of a point, & this is most obvious on the heel collar. I’ve found that the hold on the foot isn’t adversely affected at all and, in fact, the point helps to lớn keep the rear of the ankle collar away from the achilles.
The upper is made of engineered mesh and is a “partial bootie” design. It’s a nicely fitting, soft and comfortable upper. Plenty of breathability.
Finishing off the upper is a nicely honed Flywire lacing system. The laces loop through the Flywire and allow for a reasonably customizable fit.
My only issue with the upper has been a little bit of pressure on the lateral side of my foot. It’s hard khổng lồ say whether this is entirely due to the shoe as I’ve been recovering from a foot injury during the testing of the Peg 35. I think the shoe may be just a tiny bit narrow in the mid-foot.
Sam:The Pegasus 35 fit me true to form size with a snug & comfortable fit. I sized the same as the Peg 34. The engineered upper is much more foot conforming than the Peg 34's with its stiffer thicker mesh. The toe box is a bit low with some big toe pressure when new but as the sock liner packed and the mesh stretched a bit the fit there improved as is often the case with engineered mesh upper with some stretch. In sharp contrast lớn the Epic React, it was a comfortable fit with no mid foot arch pressure and snugness which made the React painful to lớn run for me. In comparison khổng lồ the Peg 34 as the knit is more pliable, the mid foot fit is both more secure and more comfortable.
The most significant and positive improvements to lớn fit and comfort is at the last lace, the Peg 35 eliminates the last lace eyelet & Flywire cords, going from six lớn five, eliminating what was a pressure area from the lace, the last fairly thick eyelet support and the Flywire associated with it. There is noticeably less pressure now in that area yet a secure fit.
There are clear upper differences at the rear of the shoe. The ankle collar & achilles collar are significantly narrowed but this is partly due lớn the fact the padding in that area is thicker và extends further down the sides.
The rear hold is impeccable & more secure than in the Peg 34 but those with finicky lower achilles và heels should make sure they try them on as there is a bit more side & rear pressures there for me but not an issue.
There has been quite a bit of discussion of the very long tongue. Feels fine to lớn me and seems more a visual design feature, và a cool one than anything else, but I bởi find it handy to lớn pull the tongue up as without doing so the tongue tends lớn fold down lower.Midsole và Outsole:
Peter: The Pegasus 35 retains the full-length Cushlon midsole foam of the previous versions. Cushlon has a really nice balance of cushioned and responsive for me. It’s firm enough lớn give some push back but is in no way harsh. The big difference in the midsole of the Peg 35 is the full-lengthy Zoom Air system whereas the Peg 34 had front and back units.I haven’t seen it cut-open yet, so I don’t know what it looks like on the inside, but Nike says: "The full-length articulated Nike Zoom airbag was inspired by the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%. Designers combined the two airbags used in the previous Pegasus into one that mimics the shape of the 4%’s curved carbon-fiber plate. The new shape offers responsive cushioning that improves transition và flexibility." It works!The result of the new full-length Zoom Air is a significantly smoother transition from rear khổng lồ front. It’s a great tweak & really affects the way the Peg 35 rolls.
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| LEFT: Pegasus 34 RIGHT: Pegasus 35 |
Sam: I agree with Peter's assessment of the midsole improvements. This is one lively, fast midsole package with none of the lumpiness of the Peg 34. I have read that as pressure is applied on heel landing air moves forward. I can feel this as a fuller ground contact and great cushion at the ball of the foot. The change in flex pattern from a long fairly stiff flex to a shorter somewhat easier front flex reminded me of many adidas adizero shoes. Somehow Nike got flex into a Zoom Air unit that tracks with a dynamic toe off. Hoorah! I have found most Zoom Air shoes while having good pop upfront khổng lồ be stiff.
The midsole platform extends slightly further back and it more pointed than the Peg 34 reminding of the thiết kế style of the Vapor & Zoom Fly và has a more pronounced longer bevel than Peg 34.
It is mostly an optical illusion as far as actual rubber ground tương tác as when loaded the ground tương tác width và area is the about the same. Style gimmick or functional? I think it is functional. I notice on landing Peg 34 on one foot, Peg 35 on the other that the heel in the Peg 34 seemed "in the way" & wide. I moved off the heel faster in the Peg 35 although I found the heel somewhat firmer maybe due to lớn the lower profile Zoom Air unit in the mix. The heel is plenty stable và now more dynamic and fluid in getting forward on landing.
Peter: While the Peg 34 outsole (right) has a slew of very slightly different sized pentagonal “waffle” pieces, the Peg 35 (left has a far greater variation of sizes và shapes—going from larger và elongated near the midfoot to lớn smaller near the toe.
There is also more space between them which probably accounts for some of the weight loss along with the pointier heel. If you also look closely at the lateral crash rails, the pattern goes from a phối of horizontal and vertical lines on the 34 lớn only horizontal on the 35.
The big cross ball of the foot flex groove found on previous models of the Peg also disappears and now the deeper flex groove on the ball of the foot only crosses the lateral crash rail và doesn’t extend all the way across the ball of the foot. The flex grooves down the crash rail all seem lớn be just a little bit deeper. The end result here is a shoe that has a little less rubber & flows a little more smoothly through my stride.Sam: Outsoles play a huge role in feel and transitions & here the new outsole for sure is a factor in the improved ride. Nothing much to địa chỉ cửa hàng to Peter's assessment beyond that I notice a fuller ground liên hệ at mid foot & a smoother transition to lớn toe off than Peg 34.Ride:Peter: As with other versions of the Pegasus, the Peg 35 took a few miles khổng lồ break in. Once I got through about 6 miles the subtle tweaks started to reveal themselves. The word that comes khổng lồ mind most when I’m thinking about the Peg 35 is “smooth”. The Peg 35 just rolls down the road. Transition from rear or midfoot through toe-off is silky smooth. The cushioning is in a really nice middle ground between ‘firm’ and ‘cushioned’. I’ve put about 40 miles on them so far & they’ve all been really enjoyable. I wouldn’t say they’re a fast shoe, but they feel okay at a decent tempo. The Pegasus 35 is a great choice for going long or getting in your daily miles without getting beat up.Sam: Compared to the Peg 34 we have a different ride here. Not radically different as it is still a firmer stable cushioned ride but is a ride that is a bit firmer than Peg 34 overall except at the ball of the foot. The difference is that the ride is far more fluid with none of the awkward lumpiness and even ponderous feel of the Peg 34.
Conclusions:Peter:The Pegasus 35 has rekindled my love for the Pegasus line. They are a silky smooth & very comfortable daily trainer. I had started khổng lồ feel that the older Pegs (33 và 34) were a bit too confining in the upper and to clumsy feeling in terms of ride. The Peg 35 has a more fluid ride with a more comfortable upper.Peter's Score9.0/10—a little pressure on the lateral mid-foot for me. Also could feel a little faster…Sam:Peter titled the đánh giá perfectly: "Smooth Operator." Peg 35 is a Pegasus which means an upper which leans towards a snugger performance fit, lots of rubber, và Zoom Air but a Peg which is now 0.6 oz lighter & beautifully tuned đứng top to bottom. The upper, largely due to the elimination of the front lace hole & its plastic eyelet support, is snug & secure yet very comfortable. The full length Zoom Air unit feels of a piece with the shoe and the movement of air towards the mid foot improves ground tương tác and cushion. The new flex point allows dynamic toe offs which were mostly missing from the Peg 34. The ride is smooth, fast, & fluid with no awkwardness at any pace.Slightly firmer than Peg 34 but very well cushioned, and as we said lighter at 9.3 oz, the Peg 35 now leans slightly more towards performance trainer than daily trainer & that is fine by me. It is a performance trainer that does not skimp on cushion và outsole durability. Nothing in decades compares to the Vapor
Fly 4% but otherwise this is the most impressive Nike trainer for me in many years, at least since the Lunar Tempo which was great but a bit soft.Sam's Score:9.75/10- the heel landing could be cảm biến softer và bouncier.Comparisons:Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 vs. Nike Zoom Pegasus 34 (and 33) (RTR review)Peter: I put these on & ran side by side. Wow. The 35 felt smooth và cushioned and the 33 & 34 seemed lớn slap the pavement & have a much less efficient transition through my stride.Sam: Agree with Peter 100%Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 vs. Skechers Go
Run Ride 7 (RTR review)Peter: The Peg 35 gets somewhere in the neighborhood of the Ride 7, but doesn’t quite make it there. Aesthetically it’s a prettier shoe, but the Peg 35 it’s just not quite as fun for me to lớn run. That said, the Peg 35 is a little bit firmer than the Ride 7, so if the Ride 7 feels too mushy for you—go Peg 35.Sam: While the Ride 7 may be a bit more fun and its upper more comfortable it is not as stable, dynamic, or for me as versatile.Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 vs. Nike Epic React (RTR review)Peter: I definitely prefer the Pegasus 35 to the React. I know some people love the React, but it just doesn’t vì it for me. I feel like the React stalls a little bit on the forefoot. The Pegasus rolls right off the forefoot & keeps me moving.Sam: Hands down the Peg 35 và not the overhyped React. The combination of Zoom Air & Cushlon with plenty of firmer rubber is performance in a trainer. The React foam does provide more cushion but in combination with awkwardly placed "symmetrical" outsole rubber has a quite lifeless và dull ride. The React upper is almost painfully snug at mid foot và literally gets in the way of my transitions whereas the Peg 35's fits like a glove and works with my foot instead of against it.Reviewer BioPeter Stuart is a late 40's avid LA based runner with recent sub 3 hour marathons và sub 1:25 halves.Sam Winebaum is the Editor và Founder of Road
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Run. He has been running trails và roads & run shoe and tech geeking for 45 years. As he turned 60 in 2017 he was thrilled khổng lồ clock a 1:35.24 half as well as 2 days after his 61st birthday a 3:40 marathon. He also runs trails in rocky rooty New Hampshire and smooth Park City, UT. One pair of Pegasus 35 was provided at no cost, one pair was a personal purchase. The opinions herein are entirely the author's.
Our verdict
The Pegasus 35 is a good choice for a daily trainer, providing a nice cushion for heel strikers và still enough for forefoot strikers, although I found them a little on the firm side. This shoe provides a nice secure fit in the upper, except for the fact that the heel counter can cause some slight slippage. The outsole is durable with a stable midsole. The breathability is an issue as well as the heel collar"s durability.
Design of the Pegasus 35
The Pegasus 35 looks great. They are a sleek, fast looking shoe having similarities khổng lồ the record-breaking Nike Vaporfly 4%. Personally, I lượt thích the look of the heel counter and love how the sole finishes at the back of theshoe.
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The creases on the inside of the midsole can be seen
Stable, comfy ride
The midsole provides a stable and comfortable ride. It is responsive & can handle some speed. Many heel strikers will find this well cushioned, but since being a forefoot striker, I personally found this a bit on the firm side.
I purposely landed with my heel and noticed more cushioning than landing my normal way. Having very mild plantar fasciitis meant I noticed a difference when I changed from Under Armour Bandit 3 khổng lồ the Pegasus 35.
The firmer sole caused some mild pain on the sole of my foot. This was fixed after rolling out my calves and the soles of my feet. A very noticeable point aesthetically though, are the creases in the midsole. It doesn’t take long for this to lớn happen & is especially noticeable on the inner of the shoe.
Outsole of Pegasus 35
The outsole is an interesting design, featuring two lanes of horizontal lines and geometric thiết kế for the mid & inner side of the sole. After running 200 miles plus in these shoes the outsole has lasted very well, still retaining some of the texture on the surface of part of the sole.
Zoom in and take a look at the texture on the outsole after 200+ miles
Many of these miles were on a trail made up of fine gravel. The horizontal lines vì well at avoiding pickup of most of the stones. There is a white part in the middle of the shoe without the black layer which has someindents after running on gravel.
This included some bigger sized rocks, although this hasn’t had a big effect. The outsole provides very good durability.
Secure fit in the Nike Pegasus 35
The upper provides a secure & comfortable fit. It has an outer thinner layer with a thicker inner layer. The inner is cushiony, especially around the heel, providing good tư vấn and being very strong.
On the other hand, breathability is a downfall of this shoe. Your socks vì end up with a nice sweat patch at the end of a run.
I have heard other runners complain about their feet getting hot on longer warmer days. If you frequently run in the wet, be prepared for a smelly shoe.
With the new thiết kế of the heel counter, I did find my heel slipping slightly. I didn’t find it too noticeable.
The holes on the outer layer of the heel collar can be seen
Around the heel collar, a hole is developing on the outer grey material from rubbing against the tongue. I started noticing this around 150 miles.
Overall the upper provides great support, leaving your foot snug and secure. It is well made & durable.
Performance of the Pegasus 35
The Pegasus 35 is primarily a daily trainer but can handle some speed. They are great for threshold days & can handle intervals quite well. I have taken them out on a few 16km runs, & they’ve held up well over the distance, staying comfortable throughout.
They are labeled as a road shoe, but I have found them good for the trail I run on, which is made up of finegravel.
This is the fine gravel that I ran many of the miles on which is made up of crushed rock
Conclusion
Overall, this is a daily trainer that most people will be happy with. It is very versatile, handling a range of distance & speed. Of course, not everyone is going khổng lồ love a shoe, but I think most people will at least be happy with this as a daily trainer.
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