Nike Air Pegasus 2006 Review - Voted Best Shoe

Product rating

Famously Cushy!
The Nike Air Pegasus franchise is the one of the successful running shoes in history and is dubbed to be "the most comfortable shoe" by the panel of judges from Runners World magazine.It was recently awarded the second annual International Editor's Choice Award for the 2006 Shoe of the Year. The 2006 model had several improvements over the 2005 model - better fit, extra plush cushioning and improved ride management.

Average Price: USD80

Description

Shoe type: Neutral Cushioning
Average weight: 11.8oz (size 9)
Outsole: Rubber > Nike Bareflex cushioned rubber outsoles with flex grooves and BRS1000 carbon fibre
Support: TPU midfoot shank > Designed for neutral pronation and supination
Midsole: EVA/polyurethane/Air inserts > Nike Fitbed
Lining: Nylon
Upper:Synthetic leather/nylon mesh

Available Colours (Standard model)

Men - White/Blue, Grey/Yellow, Navy/Silver
Women - White/Blue, Orange/Silver, White/Red

Available Models

Air Pegasus (Standard)
Air Pegasus Wide (Wider fit)
Air Pegasus Wide 4E (Super wide)
Air Pegasus Narrow (Narrow fit)
Air Pegasus Clima-FIT (Waterproof)
Air Pegasus T/C (Train & Compete/Lightweight)
Air Pegasus WC (1y-7y) (Youth/Waterproof)
Air Pegasus (1y-7y) (Youth)

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Review #1 from RunnersWorld.com

The Nike Air Pegasus 2006 had previously been selected as an Editors Choice winner in five of Runner's World's nine international editions over the past 12 months, earning the honor in Germany, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States (Runner's World publishes its Shoe Guides for buyers four times a year in the U.S. and several times a year in each of its worldwide editions).

Editors in each of those countries cited the neutral-cushioned shoe for its smooth ride, improved fit (from the previous Air Pegasus 2005) and "plush" cushioning, with several editors calling it the "benchmark" model in the neutral cushioning category.

Additionally, wear-testers in both Spain and the U.S. called it "the most comfortable shoe' they had tested to date.

Review #2 from RunningTimes.com

The original Pegasus was released in 1984, the same year as the first Macintosh computer. Like the earliest (and many say best) versions of this style, the current Pegasus is a neutral shoe that consciously places protection and durability ahead of cushiness and flexibility. This philosophy is evidenced by the choice of insole. While many companies are adding soft, thick insoles to their shoes, the Pegasus uses a highly contoured, slightly rigid unit that helps the foot maintain its neutral positioning. Further evidence is the midsole, which consists of a full-length airbag sandwiched between a foam base layer and a rubber top layer. The result is neither light nor flexible, but it does give the Pegasus a reassuring ride. The new uppers (different for men and women) fit much better than those of their immediate predecessors, but wear-testers wished that some attention had been paid to weight, as there are far too many overlays.

Pronation Factor: Neutral Runners + Slight Overpronators

Review #3 from MySimon.com
Famously cushy, Air Pegasus shoes offer neutral runners superb cushioning and comfort over long distances. Flexible synthetic leather/mesh uppers are long-lasting and provide ample ventilation mile after mile. Saddle overlays at insteps add midfoot support without affecting breathability. Reflective material at heels and toes enhances visibility at night. Synthetic linings dry fast and help wick moisture away from feet. Combination full-length Air-Sole units and polyurethane crash pads deliver unsurpassed cushioning and stability. Exposed thermoplastic urethane arch shanks add torsional rigidity and support under arch for stability and roll-resistance. BRS 1000 rubber crash pads on outsole heels add durability and extra shock absorption on hard surfaces. Waffle Fill lugged rubber outsoles with women-specific flex grooves offer reliable traction and toe-off.

Pros: Superb cushioning and good ride management

Cons: Slightly heavier than its predecessors

Links
World's Best Shoe (by RunnersWorld)