Nike Pegasus 40 Review: The Workhorse Trainer Refined
Nike's iconic daily trainer gets updated. Does the Pegasus 40 maintain its legendary versatility?
Nike Pegasus 40
by Nike
$139.99
The Nike Pegasus 40 continues the legacy of Nike's most popular running shoe. After 400 miles of daily training, here's how it performs across all types of runs.
ReactX Cushioning
The new ReactX foam provides 13% better energy return than previous React foam. In practice, the shoe feels more responsive without sacrificing the smooth, balanced ride that made the Pegasus famous.
True Versatility
These excel at everything: easy runs, tempo workouts, long runs, even shorter races. The Pegasus is the definition of "do it all." I've used them for 5K races and 20-mile long runs with equal success.
Durability Excellence
At 400 miles, these shoes still have plenty of life. The outsole shows moderate wear, but the midsole cushioning feels nearly unchanged. Expect 500+ miles from a pair.
Value Proposition
At $140, the Pegasus 40 offers excellent value. You're getting a highly versatile, durable shoe that can handle any run you throw at it.
✓ Pros
- • Exceptional versatility
- • Improved ReactX cushioning
- • Outstanding durability
- • Comfortable for all distances
- • Excellent value
✗ Cons
- • Nothing exceptional, just solid
- • Some may find it boring
- • Not as plush as max-cushioned shoes
- • Not as fast as racing shoes