Running shoes · Ranked #12 of 13 · Best for heel strikers

Nike Pegasus 41

80
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
4 of 6 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 63–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 79.8 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 76

OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 63/100. The other 5 average 83.

Nike Pegasus 41Image: Nike

6 professional reviewers tested the Nike Pegasus 41, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and build quality. Most common complaint: size and weight.

Reviewed by RunRepeat, TechRadar, OutdoorGearLab and 3 more

The catch: The forefoot feels firm and thin.

3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 85
    RunRepeatHands-on review · 2026

    A standout update for heel strikers with new ReactX foam, better stability and durability.

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  2. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review

    A comfortable, stylish and dependable everyday shoe, especially good for beginners and heel strikers.

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  3. 63
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2026

    A reliable but unexciting generalist, ranked 20th of 25 shoes.

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  4. 89est.
    Run to the FinishNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A reliable, versatile daily trainer with slightly softer ReactX foam and a roomier fit than expected for Nike.

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  5. 85est.
    The Run TestersNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Nike Pegasus 41 is a reliable and comfortable daily trainer that offers a slightly improved, more resilient ride compared to its predecessor.

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  6. 77est.
    The StrategistNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    A long-standing everyday trainer that balances softness and structure, endorsed by a studio owner who runs in it.

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What critics praise most

Comfort and cushioning5 of 6
Build quality3 of 6
Performance2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Size and weight2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Nike Pegasus 41 worth it?

Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. The forefoot feels firm and thin.

Do critics agree about the Nike Pegasus 41?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 63 (OutdoorGearLab) to 89 (Run to the Finish), a spread of 26 points across 6 reviews. OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 63/100. The other 5 average 83.

What do critics dislike about the Nike Pegasus 41?

Size and weight (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Nike Pegasus 41?

The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.