Nike Pegasus Plus  Running Shoe Review

Reviewed Nov 06, 2025 at 12:54pm
Test bench update Nov 20, 2025 at 05:41pm
Tested using Methodology v0.9 
Nike Pegasus Plus
5.9
Marathon Racing 
7.4
5K/10K Racing 
7.8
Energy Return 
5.1
Cushioning 
8.3
Lateral Stability 
 0

As we recently published our latest 0.9 test methodology, we're in the process of updating the data and test results before writing the full review.

Our Verdict

5.9
Marathon Racing 
7.4
5K/10K Racing 
7.8
Energy Return 
5.1
Cushioning 
8.3
Lateral Stability 
  • 5.9
    Marathon Racing
  • 7.4
    5K/10K Racing

  • Performance Usages

  • 7.8
    Energy Return
  • 5.1
    Cushioning
  • 8.3
    Lateral Stability
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 20, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds a Forefoot Long Run Cushioning test to our performance section. Read more in our changelog.
    2.  Updated Nov 06, 2025: Review published.
    How We Test Running Shoes
    How We Test Running Shoes

    We've recently started buying and testing running shoes with a very data-oriented approach. While we're just getting started, our methodology already has dozens of tests to help you make the right purchasing decision for your needs. Not only do we use high-end equipment to gather objective data, but we also order multiple sizes of the same shoes for team members to be able to log in miles. This real-world testing is done at various paces and conditions, and with different types of workouts, to cover all the bases. This allows us to verify our results and ensure they align with what you might feel with a specific pair.

    Test Results

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    Design
    6.8
    Weight
    Weight
    240.5 g (8.48 oz)
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    34.6 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    25.4 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    9.2 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    10.0 mm
    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    86 mm (3.4")
    Outsole Arch Width
    63 mm (2.5")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    113 mm (4.5")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.49
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    4.45
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    274 mm (10.8")
    Internal Heel Width
    62 mm (2.4")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    89 mm (3.5")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Fully-gusseted
    Plate
    None
    Performance
    7.7
    Heel Energy Return
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    Heel Energy Return
    79.2%
    7.8
    Forefoot Energy Return
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    Forefoot Energy Return
    79.8%
    5.5
    Heel Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    2.86 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    7.15 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    11.84 J
    4.6
    Forefoot Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    3.17 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    5.00 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    7.06 J
    7.3
    Heel Firmness
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    Firmness At 550N
    67.0 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    156.4 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    345.0 N/mm
    9.6
    Forefoot Firmness
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    Firmness At 800N
    191.9 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    407.7 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    762.6 N/mm
    4.5
    Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 10km
    4.91 J
    Energy Absorbed At 20km
    4.88 J
    Energy Absorbed At 30km
    4.83 J
    Energy Absorbed At 40km
    4.80 J