Nike Pegasus Plus

Nike · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 79/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 244 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 9.4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: ReactX + Air Zoom
  • Official Retail MSRP: €180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Standout lightweight build for its category (244 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • ReactX + Air Zoom midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Fierce competition at this price point

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 84.0 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Nike Pegasus Plus strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (244 g, a 9.4 mm drop). A smart choice for runners looking for a 9.4 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • RunRepeat : 82.7 / 100 — « The Pegasus Turbo 4, rebranded at the last minute as the Pegasus Plus, still carries its legacy as a lightweight, responsive, and versatile runner—but it's no longer the magical, one-of-a-kind shoe it was back in 2018. In our experience, it offers a lightweight, responsive feel, but we found it slightly overpriced compared to the competition and notably snug in fit. That’s nothing new for this line, though, and we believe it’s the best Turbo yet—if Nike lets us call it that. We were also impressed by its sleek, race-inspired design. All in all, it’s gorgeous and fast, but not for everyone. »
  • Doctors of Running : 73.6 / 100 — « In Nike's race & marathon lineup, the Pegasus Plus reduces plantar flexor fatigue through progressive longitudinal stiffness (a 9.4 mm drop, 244 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • The Running Collective : 61.8 / 100 — « Across our race & marathon testing on road, the Nike Pegasus Plus strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (244 g, a 9.4 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »

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