2006 Pegasus?

I just got a pair. Ran 5 miles in them. A bit wider than last years, so I'll look for the narrow version for my next pair. Talked to the Nike product manager; geared more to joe jogger but still a decent trainer. Made solid maybe a touch heavier. Didn't think I would like them as much but after running in them they are pretty good. I will say the insole is a new deal for Nike , more firm and their best ever; half way between the old nike insoles and superfeet insoles almost. They have grippy nubs on the bottom so they won't slip in the shoe.

So what did the Nike Product Manager suggest as their main cushioned shoe geared towards the serious runner? The Pegasus was supposed to be one of their shoes to fit this category rather than all that air crap like the 360 or whatver else they have come out with?

Just purchased a pair and they are a little heavier but ran 13 miles in them for my first run and they felt great. I would give them a thumbs up!

It's kind of funny talking to those types of guys; they kind of get serious running but then they don't. I did try to explain once they have a real good shoe to not change it. Their position used to be if its got the Bowerman logo inside its a 'serious' running shoe. The new pegs do not have that Bowerman logo. The guys I know who run train at sub 6:30 mile pace for example seem to wear pegasus. I told him the first version of the Zoom Elites was one of the best Nike trainers ever; my favorite probably being the Vegence, mid 1980's trainer. They are very pumped about the new IPOD attachement deal which most faster guys will pass on of course. You hit a button and your ipod tells you elapsed time and current pace. I ran around the block with it. ITs a mix of hitting the market and making money. I just wish Nike would have a part that was totally true to its running heritage and have serious runners running shoes. Its big enough to do this. Have racing flats availible even if they aren't the biggest money makers, that type of thing.

I guess if they are paying guys to change shoes then shoes get changed even if they are fine.

I absolutely hated them.

Heavy as hell.

Can't move a step without thinking you have lead tied to your feet.

They're alright, but perhaps are a bit on the heavy side. When I slipped on my spikes for a race I felt quick. Definitely gonna get some different shoes for when i start running at college again.

If I had better feet I would only train in lighter shoes like the Zoom Elites. I actually did a 14 miler sunday in my Zoom elites and they weren't bad to wear that far. The new Peg would definitely be too heavy for some guys.

I find the Motos too clunky myself. I've heard some good things about the new skylon haven't tried them though.

So anotherwords Nike took the Pegasus 2006 out of the Bowerman series so they could turn it into a mainstream shoe for the masses! What a waste and what a waster og a great shoe.

I seriously dont understand Nike's mentality sometimes. Yes I understand they want to make a bunch of money but a majority of their shoes are already geared to the weekend warrior. Geezus I thought that was the entire point of the Air 360 and Air 180s and all the other crappy shoes like the shox. Can't they leave us with anything?

I used to be diehard nike but now they have no good neutral trainers left for serious runners. Pegs, motos, and vomeros are all way too heavy. The hayward is decent I guess. They need to make a neutral version of the elite.

? wrote:Pegs, motos, and vomeros are all way too heavy. The hayward is decent I guess. They need to make a neutral version of the elite.

Isn't the Hayward the same weight as the Zoom Elite? If you want Nike lightweight neutral shoes, the Zoom Miler (trainer) is liked by a lot of people. Very light trainer, only issue may be the caged air cushion in the rear -- some people may pop them easily.

Hayward is the best neutral lightweight trainer nike has to offer in my opinion.

try the zoom miler, it's a bit soft, but a nice lightweight neutral trainer