A Neon Nike Air Max 90 is On The Way | Our verdict
Pros
- Lighter than the Peg 38
- More responsive
- Stable when cornering
- Snug and comfy fit
- Doesn't cause lace bites
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- Tank-like build
- Perfect for beginners
Cons
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- Warm upper
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A Neon Nike Air Max 90 is On The Way | Audience verdict
- Top 23% in Nike running shoes
- Top 15% in Nike Air running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | 88 Great! | 78 Decent! | |
Price | $130 | $160 | $135 | $70 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 9.3 oz / 264g 9.2 oz / 261g | 9.9 oz / 282g 10.1 oz / 286g | 9.3 oz / 264g 9.5 nike wmns air structure triax 91 cool grey ink tech grey | 8.5 oz / 242g 8.7 oz / 246g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 8.0 mm 10.0 mm | 7.7 mm 10.0 mm | 9.3 mm 10.0 mm | 7.7 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Soft | Soft | Soft | |
nike air max skyline west pack | Big | Small | Small | Big | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | Bad | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Decent | Good | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Flexible | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Small | Normal | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | |
Крутые мужские кроссовки nike air max tavas серые | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 30.3 mm 33.0 mm | 33.9 mm 39.0 mm | 34.8 mm 36.0 mm | 28.1 mm ‐ | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 22.3 mm 23.0 mm | 26.2 mm 29.0 mm | 25.5 mm 26.0 mm | 20.4 mm ‐ | |
Widths available | NormalX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWide | NarrowNormalWideX-Wide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Summer | Summer | Summer | Summer | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #164 Top 40% | #101 Top 40% | #79 Top 31% | #240 Bottom 6% | |
Popularity | #166 Top 41% | #19 Top 8% | #59 Top 24% | #112 Top 44% |
Who should buy the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
Grab a pair of Nike Pegasus 39 if you're looking for a:
- reliable all-rounder that's durable and stable
- Nike Pegasus that brings back the feel of the well-loved Nike Peg 36 and is a lighter version of the Pegasus 38
Who should NOT buy it
If you Crimson a highly breathable shoe that's ready to beat the heat and is comfy for recovery efforts, we are certain that the Nike InfinityRn 4 is anything but a disappointment.
And if it's a spacious toe room you're after, we vouch that the Nike Vomero 17 will serve you better.
Nike Pegasus 39 vs. 38
The Peg 38 and 39 may not be significantly different, but the subtle changes in the newer version are a very welcome touch:
- lighter by 0.7 oz (20g)
- more locked-in fit
- better responsiveness owed to the added Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot
- stickier grip from the redesigned outsole
Uh-oh, it's can't take the heat
The shoe's upper is very well padded and it's comfortable straight out of the box. Measuring the tongue thickness, for example, returned 10 mm which is 4 mm thicker than the average!
Because of this, we haven't had any hot spots or blisters and the shoe also feels very comfortable for all-day, casual wear.
But of course, all this comfort comes with a price. And that's breathability (or the lack thereof). Testing the shoe on a moderately warm summer day (when the sun wasn't even scorching hot yet), our feet Crimsoned the shoe to be off.
As durable as a Pegasus can be
This Nike Pegasus shoe is built like a tank. We foresee that it can withstand hundreds of miles mostly due to its hard-wearing rubber outsole.
To check the firmness of the rubber, we pressed our durometer against it. The tool showed 85 HC which is firmer than the average 80 HC in our lab.
Heel drop is off
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This is based on our calliper measurements of the shoe's stack height in the heel (30.3 mm) and in the forefoot (22.3 mm).
Nails it in the fit department
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However, if you're a wide-footed runner, we're sorry to report that this shoe is still not roomy enough for an accommodating fit. Measuring the widest part of the toebox with a calliper, we got 98.0 mm which is exactly the same as the average of road running shoes.
Everything you expect from a Pegasus
As befits a Nike Pegasus shoe, the 39 is a fantastic all-rounder! We felt like it was more reactive when picking up the pace than its precursors (37 and 38).
And for long runs, the shoe turned out to be much squishier and cushier. Our lab measurements confirmed our experience - the durometer showed 15.5 HA which is 55% softer than average!
Soft even when it’s cold outside
Running shoes tend to get firmer when it’s cold outside but it's not a big problem for the Pegasus 39.
After keeping the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes, it didn't turn into a firm brick! Our durometer showed that the midsole went from 15.5 HA to 23.3 HA and this is still softer than road running shoes on average by 3%.
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Not exactly weight-wise, but stability-wise. The Nike Pegasus 39 feels really planted when cornering. This is thanks to the shoe's relatively firm midsole and tacky grip.
In the lab, not much goes on to confirm why this shoe feels especially stable. Definitely, there’s a less-than-average amount of cushioning. At the heel, we’ve measured 30.3 mm (the average is 32.7) and at the forefoot, we’ve measured 22.3 (vs 24.1 mm that’s the average). So it’s a slightly lower-to-the-ground shoe.
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The new Zoom Air pod in the forefoot creates a disjointed feel that makes the heel-to-toe transitions suffer. What's worse is that the airbag feels intrusive and the "lumpy" sensation gets in the way when really slowing it down.
The Pegasus 39 goes on a diet
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It's not only lighter than its predecessor; it's also lighter than its peers like the Brooks Ghost 14 (280 grammes/9.9 ounces) and the NB 880 v11 (275 grammes/9.7 ounces).
Even though it could feel a bit bottom-heavy because of the copious amount of rubber it has, we still think that the 39 experienced a major weight loss!
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Especially for a Nike Pegasus. In this iteration, the Nike Flywire makes a triumphant return, providing a snug midfoot lockdown. What's more, it doesn't NIKE WMNS AIR JORDAN 1 LOW WOLF GREY 22.5cm.
Complementing the Flywire is the shoe's tongue that's attached to the inner sleeve. It not only locks the foot in but also prevents the tongue from sliding.
Sticks better than your regular daily trainers
This is especially true on wet concrete, light trails, and grassy terrain. We actually found it to be one of the most aggressive outsoles on a daily running shoe!
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In our manual flexibility tests, the Pegasus 39 Essential 2/5 both for longitudinal and torsional flexibility. Because 1 refers to the most flexible shoes, this Nike trainer is on the flexible side. For context, the average in our lab is 3.3 and 3.4 respectively.