The Pegasus is the consistent , widely popular classic Nike shoe; The Zoom Fly is the modern, plated speed trainer. Here we will be comparing the two shoes: the Nike Zoom Pegasus 40 vs Nike Zoom Fly 5 Show  The Nike Pegasus is one of the most popular running shoes on the market for its wide availability and its consistent fit and feel year after year. The Nike Zoom Fly is the training companion to the record-breaking Nike VaporFly Next%. Which of these shoes is right for you? Similarity and differences:Air Zoom Pegasus 40 vs Zoom Fly 5Verdict The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 is a daily trainer with a stable ride and durable build. It doesn't have a particularly fun or lively ride but it has a comfortable fit with no major weaknesses. It's best suited to short or middle-distance easy runs. Version 40 is only an upper update which makes the shoe more comfortable but heavier. It isn't a substantial update so it's not a major improvement over the Pegasus 39. The Nike Zoom Fly 5 is a well-cushioned, carbon-plated training shoe suited to long, slow runs. It has excellent stability and a muted forward-tipping sensation during toe-offs. Version 5 has a more traditional, padded upper, a full-length ZoomX core which provides extra cushioning and a wider midsole base for extra stability. The Zoom Fly 5 is the slowest Zoom Fly version to date but also the most comfortable. Recommended for Daily training Daily training Cushioning type Balanced Balanced Cushioning amount Medium cushioning Highly cushioned Flexibility flexible rigid Stability very stable some stability Sizing true to size true to size Retail price US$ US$160.00 Sole unit:Air Zoom Pegasus 40 vs Zoom Fly 5The Nike Zoom Fly has a thick midsole made from SR02 and ZoomX foam with a plate imbedded into the midsole. The Nike Pegasus has a React foam midsole with a forefoot Zoom Air unit and a heel Zoom Air unit on top of the midsole. Both shoes are medium soft shoes because the foams used are a harder density than the React foam in the Infinity Run or Miler. In terms of stability, the high midsole of the Zoom Fly makes it a little unstable, especially for heel strikers. The Pegasus on the other hand is low to the ground and firm so there is no lean bias. The plate and the thick midsole of the Zoom Fly make it very rigid and it doesn’t flex much. The Pegasus has a snappy, more flexible forefoot. The ride of the Zoom Fly is modern with a distinct propulsive feel as your forefoot rolls forward and pushes off. The Pegasus has a more traditional ride with the Zoom Air bags providing some extra cushioning and rebound. The outsole of the Pegasus has lots of thick, hard durable rubber throughout the bottom of the shoe. The outsole of the Zoom Fly has a thick piece of rubber in the forefoot with full rubber coverage in the rearfoot. It has an exposed SR02 midsole in the midfoot. The foams of the Zoom Fly and the Pegasus are more durable than traditional EVA as it won’t lose as much cushioning over the life of the shoe. The Pegasus has the more durable outsole as it has much more rubber. Upper unit:Air Zoom Pegasus 40 vs Zoom Fly 5The Zoom Fly has a mesh upper that feels similar to a daily trainer. The upper of the Zoom Fly has superb foot lockdown and is also very comfortable. It has extra padding on the inside of its collar so heel lockdown is fantastic and there is no heel slippage. The Zoom Fly fits true to size but is not available in additional widths. The Pegasus has a more traditional upper made from engineered mesh. The tongue is lightly padded and shorter than the Zoom Fly’s tongue. The heel is padded and gentle on the Achilles and the fit of the Pegasus is very accommodating and comfortable. It also comes in narrow and extra wide versions of the shoe. Which one to buy:Air Zoom Pegasus 40 vs Zoom Fly 5If you loved the Pegasus 39, you won’t be disappointed with the Pegasus 40. It’s a Goldilocks shoe: it’s firm but not hard, versatile for all types of runs and is very well-priced. With the Pegasus, you always know what you’re going to get: a durable, dependable workhorse of a shoe. If you love innovative shoes and want a fast-feeling shoe, the Zoom Fly is for you. The Zoom Fly shares many features with the record-breaking VaporFly Next% but at a much cheaper cost. The Zoom Fly series is one of the most popular plated running shoes on the market for a reason: it has a nice “POP” when doing tempo runs in them and is a very durable training shoe. This expert review is written byBrandon LawMarathon Runner and Shoe Expert Brandon is a South African who lives and trains in Malaysia. He is a marathon runner who eats, sleeps and dreams running shoes. While most people wear shoes to run, he runs to wear shoes. |
