Our verdict

Concern for the environment is taken to the next level with the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2. Even though it's made of recycled materials, we are here to assure you that this training shoe from pegasus nike does not fall short performance-wise. And don't think that this shoe is only useful in the gym; quite on the contrary, we found it to be breathable and flexible enough to be worn in casual indoor undertakings! Worth every penny, this shoe truly is!

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  • Awesome all-day comfort
  • Very nice overall fit
  • Dependable support and stability
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  • Made with sustainable materials
  • Aesthetically pleasing

nike sb hulk high blue devil head and back Cons

  • Issues with lateral stability
  • Durability concerns

Audience verdict

79
Good!

Who should buy

This training shoe from pegasus nike is great for people who want to take good care of the environment. Made of recycled materials, it is very much aligned with the green agenda. You are also expected to enjoy this Nike offering if you:

  • love to do athletics-style clearanceouts
  • do only light to moderate lifting
  • keep your clearanceouts indoors
  • are on the lookout for trainers that they can also wear the whole day 

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Who should NOT buy

Those gym rats who are shifty and therefore in need of more twist protection might not be so happy with the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2. We think they are better off with the Nike Free Metcon 5. Those who are willing to try other brands might want to start with the Adidas Dropset 2.

Exercisers who want to do more with their shoes may find the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 lacking, especially in terms of durability. The Nike Metcon 9 is a good alternative for them, though they would have to shell out more dollars for this shoe.

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Breathability

Just like the heel, the forefoot felt natural and well-balanced. There's nothing too emphasised in our experience. Our calliper showed that it's just as thick as the average at 19.4 mm.

What made the whole midsole setup a bit more special was the amount of springback that it delivered. We truly felt more efficient as we experienced so much bounce that fuelled our steps, jumps, and leaps.

Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

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The pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 is good news for gym rats who want shoes that last. This shoe fared slightly better than the typical trainer in our Dremel drill test.

We hit the toebox on some equipment during our text clearanceouts, and it held up well. Even our high-pressure Dremel drilling only left moderate damage on the upper material. This trainer deserves the 3 out of 5 that it got from us.

It's a very welcome bonus that this trainer looks great on the feet. We did not have problems wearing the SuperRep 3 in places other than the gym!

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Toebox durability
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 21 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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We did not expect much heel padding durability from a budget trainer like the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2. Even the Nike Legend Essential 3, which is currently the best budget trainer in our books, did not fare well in this regard.

True enough, the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 did not show any resistance to our Dremel drilling. It only got a rating of 1 over 5 from us, and this is already the lowest that we could give.

Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 19 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

Surprisingly, the outsole delivered a little more hardness. It got a slightly better-than-average rating of 87.6 on our HC durometer. Because of this, we felt confident that this shoe can resist the normal abrasion that a training shoe is exposed to in an indoor gym.

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 87.6 HC
Average 83.2 HC
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Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
57.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Given the outsole's hardness, we expected it to be quite abrasion-resistant. And we were not disappointed. Our Dremel drilling on the outsole resulted in a dent (1.2 mm deep) that did not deviate much from what the average trainer incurred after going through the same test.

Because of the shoe's durability performance, we could even recommend the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 for occasional outdoor use. Still, frequent outdoor exercisers are better off with the nike lunar flyknit red shop coat women blue steel.

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Outsole durability
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 1.2 mm
Average 1.2 mm
Compared to 17 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Our calliper measurements revealed that the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2's outsole is just as thick as the average at 3.3 mm. With the proper care, this shoe lasts long even when used outdoors at times.

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 3.3 mm
Average 3.7 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Cushioning

Heel stack

We loved running and doing a lot of agility exercises while wearing the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2. Its heel stack height didn't feel lacking and it didn't feel too much as well. When we brought it to the lab and did some measuring, we learned why: the heel is just as thick as the average at 24.7 mm

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 24.7 mm
Average 24.3 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like the heel, the forefoot felt natural and well-balanced. There's nothing too emphasised in our experience. Our calliper showed that it's just as thick as the average at 19.4 mm.

What made the whole midsole setup a bit more special was the amount of springback that it delivered. We truly felt more efficient as we experienced so much bounce that fuelled our steps, jumps, and leaps.

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Forefoot stack
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 19.4 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 from pegasus nike felt flatter than usual. The reduced difference between the heel and the forefoot made this shoe good for exercises such as squats and agility ladders that require a good feel of the ground.

Still, it is important to note that the SuperRep 3 is not as flat and as close to the ground as the minimal trainer Minimus TR from New Balance.

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 5.3 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

nike blazer camo swoosh shoes black boots Reebok Nano X3, we are already pretty satisfied with the softness that the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 from pegasus nike delivered. We used this trainer several times, and not once did we end up with a lot of pain even if we were already striking and jumping with a lot of vigour.

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Midsole softness
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 23.1 HA
Average 27.4 HA
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Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
47.0 HA

Insole thickness

The removable insole did not pose any problem in our experience; but there was nothing special about it, too. It's just as thick as average at 3.9 mm.

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Insole thickness
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 3.9 mm
Average 3.8 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
5.7 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We did not experience issues when it came to stability. The side walls were responsive enough to keep our feet in place during squats, ladders, and even some simple weightlifting.

Even if the upper material is porous, it never felt flimsy. It had enough response to counter the movements of our feet as we ran and did both lateral and vertical exercises.

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Torsional rigidity

The LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 from pegasus nike felt like it was made to accommodate the natural flexions of the foot. Because of the softness and flexibility (it scored only a 1 out of 5 for firmness!) of its base made it such a good companion for burpees, max climbers, and even prolonged planks. It was also great to wear when we did standing calf raises.

Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 1
Average 2.7
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The moderately stiff heel counter also contributed a lot to the rearfoot stability that we enjoyed. After giving it a good squeeze in the lab, we gave this shoe a solid 3 out of 5 for firmness. This rating makes it better than the majority of the shoes that we have on record.

Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 3
Average 2.8
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1
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5

Flexibility

Stiffness

Our flexibility lab tests reveal that the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 is 46% more flexible than the average trainer. We took advantage of this flexibility as we leveraged our box jumps and made quick direction changes during relays and sprints.

It was also because of this shoe's structural flexibility that breaking it in was not an issue. It didn't even take so much time.

Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 10.3N
Average 18.6N
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Compared to 31 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
6.8N
Stiffness
37.9N

Grip / Traction

Gripping the gym floors was never a problem for the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2. Whenever we needed to plant our feet on the ground for stationary exercises like barbell curls, the outsole was able to deliver the security that we needed.

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Size and fit

Tongue: gusset type

It's clear to us that the pegasus nike SuperRep 3 is more about flexibility than anything is. Its non-gusseted design clearances in serious synergy with the overall flexibility of the shoe to give us as much freedom as possible to move in all directions.

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

If you focus only on the tongue padding, the pegasus nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 definitely felt like a minimal trainer. Our calliper measurements reveal that this part of the shoe is thinner than the average by a staggering 82%. Good thing this setup did not lead to any discomfort on top of our feet.

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Tongue padding
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 1.0 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 32 skipping rope training shoes
nike zoom mercurial flyknit blue yellow shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Heel tab

This pegasus nike trainer does not a heel tab. Fortunately, we did not have problems putting on and taking off this shoe. We really did not feel that we are missing something.

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Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 None

Removable insole

That the LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 has a removable insole is good news for exercisers who like to use additional inserts and orthotics when they are clearanceing out. 

Nike LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Removable insole
Test results
LeBron James pegasus nike Zoom 2 Yes