Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Review

Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Running Shoes Run solid, soaking up comfort in the amazing cushioning and support that you've come to expect from this legendary running shoe that now offers an enhanced fit, the newly upgraded edition, the men's Nike? Air Pegasus+ 30. Run protected in soft cushioning while getting superior responsiveness and great flexibility from the new full-length Cushlon foam that works in perfect harmony with the Nike? Zoom unit. Your feet will feel supported yet be breathin' easy in the airy mesh upper that features strategically placed overlays, and you'll coast with confidence in this running shoe thanks to the classic Waffle outsole lugs delivering durable traction. 10.2 ounces

PROS

• Plush, soft cushion
• Flexible and smooth transition
• Improved upper fit

CONS

• None

VERDICT: Thirty years old and the Pegasus is still serving up reliable cushion for high mileage, everyday training


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Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 First Impressions

Out of the box, the Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Running Shoes has an interesting colorway design: dark toe box, red midfoot, and pink (!) heel.

Gone is the Flywire—those dense strands of plastic that ran along the midfoot in order to provide a secure wrap. In its place is a different structuring technology that Nike calls Hyperfuse, which looks basically like a piece of plastic with cutouts.

While the upper looks quite different from the 29, the sole unit looks identical. Nike did this with the Vomero 8, so I was not at all surprised that Nike carried over the platform.

As one might expect from the carryover platform, the Pegasus 30 has excellent forefoot flexibility.

Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Sole Unit

The Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Running Shoes still has a thick midsole made of Nike’s Cushlon EVA foam. It’s the same foam in the Vomero, but unlike the Vomero, the Pegasus 30 still feels soft and plush, like memory foam.

For a big cushioned trainer, the Pegasus 30 is flexible on the run. Though it flexes and twists easily in my hands, that flexibility does not always translate to the run–the Vomero 8 and upcoming Mizuno Enigma 3 are good examples of shoes that flex fairly easily in my hands but feel rather stiff on the run.

Bottomline, the sole unit on the Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 is built like a tank, like a big soft tank. It will take tons of miles before giving out. In fact, in my experience with the Pegasus, the upper has always broken down before either the midsole or the outsole. Any neutral runner who needs a dependable trainer for high mileage training should look at the Pegasus 30.

Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Upper

The changes that were made to the 30 were made in the upper. And here, the focus was on fit, rather than on eliminating weight–in fact, at 11oz for men’s size 9, the 30 weighs slightly more than the Pegasus 29.

However, I could not feel the extra weight on the run, but what I did notice was the improved fit. The midfoot wrap is much more fitted than the 29, which I attribute to the Hyperfuse.

The toebox also feels more fitted. My toes still has plenty of room, as the Pegasus 30 is true to size. But the toebox is sleeker than the 29, which creates a more snug fit. All of this means my foot was not moving around while on the run. Finally, the heel collar feels more plush and comfortable.

Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 Conclusion

After three decades, the Pegasus is still delivering reliable soft cushion for the neutral runner. Because of a flexible and smooth transition, the runner who needs big cushion does not feel like they are sacrificing ride quality.

Though the shoe is able to take on a high volume of daily training miles, its flexible transition allows it to double as a raceday shoe for the runner who is looking for a do-everything trainer.

Minor changes in the upper make the 30 the best fitting Pegasus yet.Click here to check price!!!!!!