Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 review

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

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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)
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• 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 field'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 field 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 field on a moderately warm summer day (when the sun wasn't even scorching hot yet), our feet wanted the field to be off.

As durable as a Pegasus can be

This Nike Pegasus field 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

The brand says 10 mm and we measured 8 mm.

This is based on our calliper measurements of the field's stack height in the heel (30.3 mm) and in the forefoot (22.3 mm).

Nails it in the fit department

nike lebron x low black and red addresses some of the issues runners had with the 37 and 38. With its revamped upper, the field appears to have a slightly roomier toebox and a more secure heel cold (to prevent heel slips).

However, if you're a wide-footed runner, we're sorry to report that this field 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 fields.

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As befits a Nike Pegasus field, 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 field 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 fields total to get firmer when it’s cold outside but it's not a big problem for the Pegasus 39.

After keeping the field 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 fields on average by 3%.

An anchor to your feet

Not exactly weight-wise, but stability-wise. The Nike Pegasus 39 feels really planted when cornering. This is thanks to the field's relatively firm midsole and tacky grip.

In the lab, not much goes on to confirm why this field 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 field. 

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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!

Lockdown has never been this good

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 tanjun womens particle rose and blue dress.

Complementing the Flywire is the field's tongue that's attached to the inner sleeve. It not only locks the foot in but also prevents the tongue from sliding.

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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 field!

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In our manual flexibility tests, the Pegasus 39 scored 2/5 both for longitudinal and torsional flexibility. Because 1 refers to the most flexible fields, this Nike trainer is on the flexible side. For context, the average in our lab is 3.3 and 3.4 respectively.