Summary

Love the look and fit, disappointed in the feel and cushion. Nike claims it takes "Responsiveness cushioning" to the next level, and I just don't get that. I like this shoe, I just don't love it.
Posted Feb 23, 2025
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Pegasus Plus
4.0/5
(1)
Pros
  • Stretchy Flyknit upper is super comfortable
  • Pegasus Plus rubber sole super durable
Cons
  • Lacks the cushion they claim it has.

Nike Pegasus Plus Review

As I mentioned above, I really wanted to love these shoes but I only just like them.   Testing in the store feel great, I am looking to replace my Hoka Mach as a daily trainer.  Nikes claim I'm responsive cushioning made this, from an advertising standpoint, a good alternative.  Weighing about the same as the Mach 6, and a little bit lighter than the Mach X, It seemed about as close to apples to apples comparison as one can get when switching brands.

Cushion and impact

10 mm heal to toe Stack hight vs 5 mm

A logical assumption would be with double the stack height should be double the cushion?  Did not find that here. Understanding that it is a different type of foam in the sole, It is very dense.  I would not say it is responsive at all.  However, One of the issues with many Hoka products is over pronation, and Pegasus Plus is a much more neutral shoe.

Sole durability.

216 miles on the left, 26 on the right.

The plan was for this shoe to be in a rotation with my Mach.  She on the left is the Mach 6, with 216 mi on it (Yes I am a heel striker!). Whereas the Pegasus Plus only has 25 mi on it, That soul still looks brand new, out the box.  I have the utmost confidence in the durability of this soul. 

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