Nike Zoom Pegasus 38

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.4 Overall Grade
16 reviews
Trainer

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Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe Comparison

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Nike Zoom Pegasus 38
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
24mm.
33mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
14mm.
23mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
10 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Mesh, Flywire technology
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q2 2021
Q2 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$130
$130
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.4
8.1
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.4
7.9
9.1
9.7
Cushioning
8.3
8.0
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.8
7.9
8.7
8.1
Appearance
8.1
8.3
8.2
7.9
Value
8.2
7.7
8.5
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • One of the better shoes in my rotation

    40 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    9.0

    Have over 600 miles on the pegasus 38 and still in amazing condition after taking them in all types of terrain

  • Great comfort for feet to run and nice looks as well

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

  • Great all rounder, a bit spenny

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

  • Decent Trainer For Great Value

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    6.0
    Cushioning
    4.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    10.0

    The Pegasus 38s are hard to break in but once you've used them for a bit they run nicely. The cushioning isn't great but they were cheap (I got mine for around 50 bucks) and I think they're a great value shoe.

  • Very Good basic shoes

    70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    Great to get the mileage. Super comfy and durable shoes for me

  • Solid choice of trainer

    15 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    Dependable trainer. Well-cushioned and fairly durable. All-Weather model is amazing (Nike Pegasus Shield 38).

  • My second running shoe

    25 miles per week, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    7.0

    This is only my second running shoe as I’ve just started running. I now have over 800km(497miles) on them and there is no tearing of the material and the soles have held up incredibly well. They still feel cushioned when running, but I also keep a very modest pace, to say the least. I’ve run my fastest 5k and 10k in them; 22:08 for the 5k and 49:16 10k.

  • The go-to mileage shoe

    85 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    7.0

    The Nike pegasus series throws up some dodgy iterations from time to time but the 38, like the 36 has all the comfort and durability you need for your easy and longer runs. Not a shoe for workouts, but a shoe I've gone back to constantly even after the 39's and 40's came out, as 'ol' reliable'