{"id":46525,"date":"2024-06-19T04:04:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46525"},"modified":"2024-06-24T05:25:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:25:42","slug":"nike-pegasus-41-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/nike-pegasus-41-review\/","title":"Nike Pegasus 41 Review","author":95,"featured_media":46528,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[101],"shoes_type":[234,781],"shoes_family":[646],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"4","cons":"3","verdict":"The Nike Pegasus 41 is a comfortable fitting, bland daily trainer best suited to relaxed runs which are short or middle-distance. It has a firmer ride than most daily trainers due to its airbag setup and while it has a new ReactX midsole, it doesn\u2019t feel significantly different to prior versions. It also doesn\u2019t feel more energetic than its predecessors. Version 41 has an increase in stack height which makes it one of the heaviest versions in recent years.","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"Nike Pegasus 41, Nike running shoes review, best Nike running shoes, Cushioning running shoes,","description":"The Nike Pegasus 41 is a comfortable fitting, bland daily trainer best suited to relaxed runs which are short or middle-distance. It has a firmer ride than most daily trainers due to its airbag setup and while it has a new ReactX midsole, it doesn\u2019t feel significantly different to prior versions. It also doesn\u2019t feel more energetic than its predecessors. Version 41 has an increase in stack height which makes it one of the heaviest versions in recent years.","professional_image":"46546","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["daily_training"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_46537\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nNew and improved. Yet old and the same. That\u2019s the headline of a 2005 Pegasus advertisement which inspired the designers when they created the Pegasus 41. \r\n\r\nWhen designing the Pegasus, more emphasis has been placed on the second part of this tagline, \u201cold and the same\u201d rather than the first part. With such a big fanbase, why would they ever want to change the ride of the good old Pegasus?\r\n\r\nLast year\u2019s Pegasus was the big 4-0<\/a>. 40 is a massive milestone for a running shoe yet all we got was a version with an updated upper. It was OK in the performance department. There was nothing wrong with it but I just found its ride boring. It didn't have an energetic or engaging ride. \r\n\r\nThe Pegasus is one of the most popular running shoes but I've noticed that most Pegasus wearers are not hardcore runners but gym or fitness enthusiasts. It's used for casual wear, cross training and can also handle some running. A beginner runner might start off using a Pegasus but will then graduate to something else and never go back. \r\n\r\nEvery two years, the Pegasus gets an entire, top to bottom update so this year's Pegasus 41 gets a new midsole foam, new upper design and an updated outsole<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nIt weighs 10.5 oz (297 g) for a US 9, which is a substantial increase over the Pegasus 40 that weighed 9.7 oz (275 g). It also has a 4 mm thicker midsole in both the heel and forefoot. \r\n\r\nThe Pegasus 41 gets a price increase and now costs $140 which is the same price as the Saucony Ride<\/a>, Brooks Ghost<\/a>, ASICS Cumulus<\/a> and Adidas Supernova Rise<\/a>. \r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46534\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\nIt might just be me but the Pegasus 41 doesn\u2019t feel new and improved; it\u2019s heavier and there\u2019s still not much bounce. It does however feel old and the same, so Nike succeeded with that aspect. \r\n\r\nIf you haven\u2019t run in other, \u201cmore advanced\u201d trainers, or you\u2019re used to the Pegasus series, I think you\u2019ll find the Pegasus 41 perfectly fine. It\u2019s comfortable, it has enough cushioning for distances up to a half marathon and it looks stunning visually. It\u2019s also built to last a really long time. \r\n\r\nAfter this update, the Pegasus is probably going to be an even more popular shoe: not because of its performance but because of its design. On the Nike website, the Volt colourway has been sold out for weeks. Nike\u2019s marketing is so good that the Pegasus is not only bought for the purpose of running but also for casual-lifestyle wear, walking and cross training. \r\n\r\nAs a performance running shoe, it can\u2019t quite compete with the mid-range, neutral daily trainers of ASICS, Adidas, Saucony, New Balance, Hoka and Brooks. It doesn\u2019t have as much cushioning, versatility or energy return. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd now at $140, the Pegasus 41 has even more really tough competition. It\u2019s no longer considered a \u201cgreat bang for your buck\u201d daily trainer. The Adizero SL2<\/a>, Kinvara 15 and Propel v5 all undercut the Pegasus by $10-$20. \r\n\r\nI prefer the 41\u2019s upper to the 40\u2019s but the ride of the 41 just isn't as enjoyable. Although it has 4 mm extra stack height, it doesn't feel much more cushioned or significantly softer. The new ReactX midsole isn\u2019t a big improvement and the ride is still bland. It doesn\u2019t feel efficient (no rocker) or engaging and during long runs, the ride feels harsh. \r\n\r\nThe Pegasus 41 is now one of the heaviest mid-range, neutral daily trainers. It weighs as much as the Pegasus 34 from 7 years ago. I would pick last year's 40 over the 41. \r\n","model":"Pegasus 41","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"If you\u2019re interested in a firm-riding trainer for slow runs, the Pegasus 41 is an option. \r\nIf you want a comfortable trainer that will last a long time, it\u2019s also a good option. \r\nIf you want a trainer which is similar to previous Pegasus versions, it won\u2019t disappoint. \r\n","pros_0_pro_line":"ReactX midsole has a 43% carbon footprint reduction compared to React","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"Softer rearfoot compared to the Pegasus 40","_pros_1_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_2_pro_line":"Extremely comfortable upper","_pros_2_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_0_cons_line":"Forefoot is too firm due to the pressurised airbag","_cons_0_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_1_cons_line":"Not much bounce or energy return ","_cons_1_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_2_cons_line":"Weight and price increase","_cons_2_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","water_resistance":null,"_water_resistance":null,"pros_3_pro_line":"Excellent traction ","_pros_3_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_4_pro_line":null,"_pros_4_pro_line":null,"cons_3_cons_line":null,"_cons_3_cons_line":null,"cons_4_cons_line":null,"_cons_4_cons_line":null,"in_page_subtitle":null,"_in_page_subtitle":null,"image":null,"_image":null,"cushioning_type":"balanced","_cushioning_type":"field_594357fba24e6","cushioning_amount":"Medium cushioning","_cushioning_amount":"field_5c1a16c4d4c23","sizing":"0","_sizing":"field_59435b58fd832","heel_fit":"normal","_heel_fit":"field_59435bbc45b07","midfoot_fit":"normal","_midfoot_fit":"field_59435d1684838","toebox_fit":"normal","_toebox_fit":"field_59435d1484837","flexibility":"flexible","_flexibility":"field_59435d1284836","stability":"some stability","_stability":"field_5944aca41583c","midfoot_fit_copy":null,"_midfoot_fit_copy":null,"best_for":"","pe_timestamp":null,"ds_query":"+\"pegasus 41\"","_ds_query":"field_5c1600ad01052","release_date":"","_release_date":"field_5c176d6fffe21","weight_oz":"10","_weight_oz":"field_5c176d34ffe1f","heel_drop_mm":"10","_heel_drop_mm":"field_5c176d57ffe20","intro_to_the_shoe":null,"_intro_to_the_shoe":null,"main_text":null,"_main_text":null,"protection":null,"_protection":null,"durability":"8","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":null,"_comfort_and_fit":null,"lugs":null,"_lugs":null,"rockplate":null,"_rockplate":null,"good_for_running":null,"_good_for_running":null,"previous_model":"","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":null,"_usage_these_shoes_for":null,"rrp_us":"139.95","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Nike_Pegasus_41\/descpage-N41PM06.html?from=guru","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"37","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"27","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"no","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"If you\u2019re interested in a firm-riding trainer for slow runs, the Pegasus 41 is an option. If you want a comfortable trainer that will last a long time, it\u2019s also a good option. If you want a trainer which is similar to previous Pegasus versions, it won\u2019t disappoint. \r\n","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"If you\u2019re looking for a lively daily trainer that will help you pick up the pace, the Pegasus 41 is not for you. If you want a versatile trainer which can efficiently handle long-distances, the Pegasus 41 is also not a good option. \r\n","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"9","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"9","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"6","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"45665","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"9","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"7","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"6","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"6","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"6","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"9","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46542\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMy first run was a 21 kilometre, steady-paced run. The new ride was decent but not mind-blowing. I expected a bit of a softer ride from the ReactX midsole but the firm forefoot Zoom airbag made it feel very similar to previous Pegasus versions. \r\n\r\nWith 37 mm of stack height in the heel, it's now classified as a high stack height trainer yet it weirdly still felt like a medium stack height. It didn't feel as cushioned as other daily trainers<\/strong> like the Ride 17<\/a> or the Supernova Rise<\/a> which both have lower stack heights than the Pegasus. \r\n\r\nThe upper was perhaps the best fitting, most comfortable of any previous Pegasus I\u2019ve tried<\/strong>. It fit me like a glove and needed no adjusting mid-run. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46527\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you were hoping that the ride of the Pegasus 41 will be more exciting, engaging and fun, you\u2019ll be frustrated because the ride is still very \u201cPegasus\u201d: predictable and consistent. The rearfoot is ever so slightly softer than the Pegasus 40 but the forefoot is similar in softness because of the pressurised airbag taking up a big portion of the forefoot. \r\n\r\nThis is the 2nd Nike road trainer to feature ReactX (TPE+EVA blend): the first was the InfinityRN 4<\/a>. It's a very dense, rubbery midsole foam which doesn't feel energetic- there isn\u2019t much rebound. It's lightyears behind other new-age foams which are supercritical or have PEBA in them. Nike claims that it\u2019s 13% more responsive than the previous version, React but in reality, I don\u2019t feel the difference. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46536\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe forefoot houses the Pegasus\u2019 signature Zoom Air unit and I feel that the air pressure of it is too high<\/strong>. It makes the ride very firm because the rearfoot has to match the firm feel of the forefoot or else there will be too big a difference. The airbag also feels flatter in profile than in the Pegasus 40 and 39. It doesn\u2019t bulge out as much so the forefoot feels thinner. The large airbag is situated above the flex point in the forefoot and it acts as a stiffening agent, making the forefoot stiffer than other daily trainers. \r\n\r\nI can only do easy\/recovery runs in the Pegasus 41 because it's too heavy and I feel no bounce from the ReactX foam. It's a shoe that doesn\u2019t want you to pick up the pace. Back in the day, the airbags used to feel springy but new, groundbreaking foams have been created, and now the airbags just feel antiquated and firm.\r\n\r\nAfter running 80 kilometres in the Pegasus 41 for a week and using it for almost every run, I noticed that my legs were more sore than usual, particularly my knees. I find that it doesn\u2019t provide as much impact protection as the trainers that I usually use. \r\n\r\nThe Pegasus is now one of the heaviest shoes in its class, weighing more than the Ghost 16<\/a>, Ride 17<\/a>, Cumulus 26<\/a> and Clifton 9<\/a>. This is really disappointing considering the Pegasus 39 weighed just 9.2 oz (261 g), more than an ounce lighter than the Pegasus 41. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46535\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMy longest run in the Pegasus 41 was 33 kilometres. It wasn't a fun experience because of how firm and flat the ride felt. For the entire run, I wished that the ride was softer. There\u2019s also no rocker to assist you through transitions so the ride feels very old school. For most runners, the Pegasus will be suitable for runs of only 21 kilometres and under.\r\n\r\nThe Pegasus 41 has the signature Pegasus 10 mm drop which feels old-fashioned. A lot of the other daily trainers have switched to 8 mm drops (or lower) because runners prefer to have more cushioning under the forefoot which creates more long-distance comfort. There\u2019s a big difference in softness between the rearfoot and the forefoot of the Pegasus so it\u2019s better suited to heel strikers or walkers. \r\n\r\nI noticed that the 41's insole is thinner than in previous versions so there isn\u2019t as much step-in softness- it doesn\u2019t feel as plush. This is noticeable when you have both versions on your feet at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe waffle-rubber outsole provides really good traction. It rained heavily during the long run and grip was outstanding. The outsole isn't flat- there are protruding square pieces (the waffles) designed to grip onto the road and other surfaces. This results is these protruding pieces strike the ground first and wear down significantly in the first 100 kilometres. \r\n\r\nThe rubber that the Pegasus 41 uses is harder than the average running shoe, so the outsole is relatively durable even though it shows significant wear initially. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"Pegasus 41","cons":[{"cons_line":"Forefoot is too firm due to the pressurised airbag"},{"cons_line":"Not much bounce or energy return "},{"cons_line":"Weight and price increase"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"ReactX midsole has a 43% carbon footprint reduction compared to React"},{"pro_line":"Softer rearfoot compared to the Pegasus 40"},{"pro_line":"Extremely comfortable upper"},{"pro_line":"Excellent traction "}],"vote":"7","weight_oz":"10","heel_drop_mm":"10","heel_mm":"37","toe_mm":"27","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Nike_Pegasus_41\/descpage-N41PM06.html?from=guru","comfort":"9","build_quality":"9","upper_rate":"9","sole_unit_rate":"7","landing":"6","transition":"6","toe_off":"6","traction":"9","durability":"8","value_price":"6","who_is_it_for":"If you\u2019re interested in a firm-riding trainer for slow runs, the Pegasus 41 is an option. \r\nIf you want a comfortable trainer that will last a long time, it\u2019s also a good option. \r\nIf you want a trainer which is similar to previous Pegasus versions, it won\u2019t disappoint. \r\n","verdict":"The Nike Pegasus 41 is a comfortable fitting, bland daily trainer best suited to relaxed runs which are short or middle-distance. It has a firmer ride than most daily trainers due to its airbag setup and while it has a new ReactX midsole, it doesn\u2019t feel significantly different to prior versions. It also doesn\u2019t feel more energetic than its predecessors. Version 41 has an increase in stack height which makes it one of the heaviest versions in recent years.","who_should_buy_it":"

If you\u2019re interested in a firm-riding trainer for slow runs, the Pegasus 41 is an option. If you want a comfortable trainer that will last a long time, it\u2019s also a good option. If you want a trainer which is similar to previous Pegasus versions, it won\u2019t disappoint. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If you\u2019re looking for a lively daily trainer that will help you pick up the pace, the Pegasus 41 is not for you. If you want a versatile trainer which can efficiently handle long-distances, the Pegasus 41 is also not a good option. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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