They were worn on long runs, speed workouts and everyday grinds, and held up remarkably well at every pace and in every condition.Īs someone who often runs on trails for a portion of their workouts, I found the transition from road to trail to be seamless. I tested these shoes in rain and mud on both road and trails. Most of all, what stands out about this shoe is its versatility. And most of the time, not noticing something is the best result. This feels a little funky when you’re just standing around, but as you open up your stride you don’t notice the heel at all. What you end up with is a locked-in heel with no rubbing against the Achilles tendon.
As an update over previous versions, they’ve lowered the counter to the middle of your heel, but made up for it by extending and beveling the heel collar away from the Achilles. Even while the mesh did stretch a bit as I put in more miles, my foot never suffered from unwanted movement. Nike solves this in the Pegasus 35s by running the eyelets all the way down the side of the shoe to the sole, cinching your midfoot in place. One issue I’ve had with several of the mesh shoes on the market these days is that over time, the mesh stretches to a point where it’s difficult to lock your foot in place. Thankfully, after just a handful of runs, the firmness gave way. The foam midsole was downright cozy, but as I walked around, they felt stiff on the foot. Specs Weight: 9.9oz Offset: 10mm Heel/Forefoot: 22mm 12mm Midsole: Cushlon foam and Nike Zoom Air Upper: Compression mesh Energy Web Price: $120 Photo Credit: Doug Hay 100 Miles In: The ReviewĪfter slipping my foot in for the first time, two words popped into my head: comfortable yet stiff. While I’m confident any Peg lover will feel right at home in the 35s, these updates bring a fresh perspective right out of the box, and instantly make the shoe more attractive to a non-Pegasus fanboy like myself. The redesigned upper allows for more room and flexibility in the toe box, while the stitched-in tongue and heel counter keep your foot locked in and secure. But it’s not its appearance that makes it different from its predecessors. It’s hard to say anything negative about the slick, simple design, pop of color and streamlined, pointy heel. In particular, the full-length Zoom Air unit modeled after the carbon plate in the VaporFly 4%. Going into my runs with the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35s, I heard that Nike had taken some of the design features from the VaporFly and worked them into the Peg. It has been nearly 10 years since a pair of Nikes has made my regular shoe rotation but when you hear the brand made big updates to one of its staple shoes, you can’t help but want to give the updated version a chance. Surface: Road Pronation: Neutral Stack Height: Medium THE RUNDOWN: The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35’s don’t just look cool, they’re a well-balanced daily trainer that runners will love for any workout.
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