We present one of the most interesting releases of this turbulent year 2021. After 39 editions, the Pegasus continue to reinvent themselves to offer maximum performance in training.

Freshly released to the market, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 are possibly the best-selling running shoes in history. In naval terms, we would say that for several years now, the Pegasus have been the flagship of the American brand.

Main new features of the Pegasus 39

They stand out as reactive, lightweight, and durable training running shoes. Designed for daily running.

In this new edition, they maintain significant changes in the upper compared to their predecessors, the Pegasus 38.

The last is also a bit wider in the forefoot, to give the toes a little more freedom.

Upper

The 39th version comes with a softer and more breathable mesh, which achieves greater comfort.

Another significant change is the tongue, which is now longer and more padded than its predecessor.

The heel area is also more protected and offers a better fit.

Regarding the lacing, we will have the Flyease model, which is shown in the photo. It is a quick, comfortable, and simple lacing system...

Midsole

It continues to feature React foam, which provides cushioning combined with lightness and durability.

In the forefoot area, there is a Zoom Air unit that will give us reactivity in each stride. And this detail is very important: it should be noted that in the case of the women's Pegasus 39, the Zoom unit is somewhat softer than the men's, thus achieving a softer ride for women.

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Outsole

It maintains the rubber sole of its predecessor, made with approximately 9% Nike Grind. This is a sustainable material obtained from recycled shoes and leftover manufacturing materials.

nike pegasus 39 outsoleHere we can appreciate the increased width of the Pegasus 39 and the new outsole design.

Pegasus 39 Details

Engineered mesh upper, very breathable and very comfortable.
Weight: 260 g for men, 252 g for women. Weighing less than 300 g, they fall into the group of the most elite training shoes.
Drop: 10 mm, typical for Pegasus.
The Air Zoom unit in the forefoot is twice as large as in previous versions, offering more elasticity in each stride. This unit is different for men and women.
The toe reinforcements that protect the toes and the heel counter that supports the ankle are not visible, but they do their job.
Flywire has been recovered as a lacing system, which contributes to more natural movements. Here we show it:
nike pegasus 39 flywire

– The Pegasus are the most iconic running shoes on the market –

Type of runners who will enjoy the Pegasus 39

They are usually offered as training shoes for runners who compete at fast paces, because they are responsive.

Likewise, Pegasus have always been shoes that have stood out for their versatility. They are good for casual runners who are starting out, and even better for athletes who use them for training and accumulating kilometers.

They are lightweight training shoes that allow you to run at lively paces. And of course, if you are a casual runner, you can use them for competitions.

The most popular athlete can use them for everything, on competition days, for speedwork, and for long runs.

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Conclusions

As a somewhat general summary, we can say that the Pegasus 39 join the rest of Nike Running's high-end products, which are notable for focusing on giving all their models a more aerodynamic and aggressive look and performance, with a marked racing accent.

The Pegasus 39 are now lighter and more reactive, with a more comfortable upper. They will delight runners who like this new racing aesthetic from Nike. And they will also satisfy those who cannot afford to buy Vapor shoes.

Also, maintaining the same drop, it now looks like a taller shoe.

And women who run will have a running shoe more adapted to them.

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