#WOMENS NIKE ZOOM PEGASUS 31 UPDATE#

For me there is not enough cushioning and ride quality is really strange. Shoe laces are too short so you can’t use locking eyelet and it’s even hard to tie shoe laces. Shoe is too shallow and the top eyelet is to faraway to the forefoot which in combination with heel counter design result in worst slippage I have ever saw. The outer mesh doesn’t stretch, it’s not breathable and it’s too warm. Toe box is good but shoe is too narrow in midfoot area. I really like this shoe design but it has so many design faults which made this shoe unusable for running. Pegasus 35 is good looking true to size casual shoe and nothing else. This shoe is so bad that only explanation I have for such good reviews can be Nike paid for high rating. This did not influence the outcome of this review, written after running more than 50 miles in them. We purchased a pair of Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 from runningwarehouse using our own money. I would say the ride almost adds some of the feel from the New Balance Zante due to enhanced flexibility.Īt times I would almost forget that the shoe was on my foot. The result is a much smoother more natural ride that holds up under any pace. Nike takes all the best aspects from previous versions of the Pegasus (Particularly the 33-34) and combines some of the Nike Elite 9’s characteristics such as the smooth foot motion and snappy-quick feel. I would honestly say this is my favorite trainer I have ever worn.

This upper does a great job holding your foot in a hug like fit, even when running quick intervals on the track. The top of the collar flairs away from the Achilles.Īn added benefit of this new design is a greater range of motion when plantar flexing as well as less friction on the Achilles. Instead of placing the point of contact high on the heel like previous models, these shoes move it more to mid heel.

#WOMENS NIKE ZOOM PEGASUS 31 UPDATE#

Other than the moved eyelet, the other big update is the elongated heel collar. The upper seems very breathable and cleans off very well even after getting soaked in mud. Moving the eyelet also helped to provide more flexion through the front to mid foot. This updated upper opens the shoe up which will benefit runners with wide feet, while maintaining a tight fit for more narrow feet. This movement of the eyelet seems to be a trend as Saucony did something similar with their Isofit lacing system.

Nike did move the bottom eyelet which really opens the toe box and prevents rubbing on the midfoot which had been a problem in previous models. The upper remained of a similar material to that of the Pegasus 34. I took this shoe on a long run as well as doing 200s on the track, and it performed very well across the wide spectrum of paces.

All this being said, the shoe has a propulsion feel that really seems to help keep you rolling regardless of where your foot lands. Lugs have been shortened on the front of the shoe to provide a more aggressive toe off that helps to keep traction while on the front foot.Īnother benefit of this changed mid and outsole is increased flexibility that adds to the smooth ride. The updated tread pattern on the outsole also helps to provide a better grip. Nike took some of the research from the breaking 2 project and applied it to the standard daily trainer.Ĭombined with the full-length air zoom unit it gives the shoe a much smoother ride. The sole unit is the main update in this model of the Pegasus. These are shoes you can take straight from the box and go into a run without needing to break them in. My first thought when I put the shoe on was that it felt very natural for a 10mm toe drop. The streamlined look is very aesthetically pleasing. When I first took these shoes out of the box it was like looking at something from a Sci-Fi movie. The Pegasus has always been one the more popular shoes for Nike, and this shoe is no exception. The shoe that seems closest to this would be the Epic React flyknit. I think one of the best aspects of this shoe is its ability to cater to many different types of runners. The Pegasus 35 is an amazing daily trainer for its price.

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