Nike Pegasus 41 · problems & reliability report

Nike Pegasus 41 problems: what real owners report

24% of 229 verified Nike Pegasus 41owners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 60% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

Most common complaints

In owners' own words

"my new everyday sneaker" you'll never see them on his feet again.
@raymonde4272 on YouTube
Budget for daily trainers: *almost zero*
@RonnyC98 on YouTube
the price point for the Pegasus is now going to be competing with shoes, like the Mach 6 and Novablast, that are far superior running shoes
@ChrisSCaldwell on YouTube
They have become walking shoes and increase every year in price
@luthorlisander8006 on YouTube
I can't think of any reason to choose this over an NB4 which seems like a way better shoe
@lungeP7 on YouTube
love the honesty and it's a shame that they messed up the midsole
@giorgosapo4508 on YouTube
They switched the heel drop from around 9 to 11. It started absolutely killing my knees
AltruisticCompany961 on Reddit
I just gave upon the Peg 39 after 310 miles. They never quite fit as snug as I wanted
@Feanaro5503 on YouTube
got these a few weeks back and already retired after 1st week of run. Weak cushioning, impact on knees, sore legs...
@freak9936 on YouTube
Nike's Pegasus 41 if you like Nike's arch support (I personally don't, as my right foot don't really fit well with it)
Wabsterino on Reddit
That shoe smashed up my right toes so badly. When I did my Duathlon a few weeks ago there was blood that soaked through the sock and shoe.
keepleft99 on Reddit
The Nike Pegasus 41 feel like a higher drop in my opinion, it hurts my knees a bit and the cushioning is less comfort compared to the Pegasus 39 and 40
TurnoverMajor5419 on Reddit

Setup quirks & things to watch for

Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.

mas mura si youth size pero mas firm ang foam ni YS. May additional foam yung pang adult. Tried to compare din side by side sa store mas malambot si adult
PrestigiousTalk6791 on Reddit
NIKE PEGASUS 41: STYLISH...has more cushion in the heel compared to the forefoot so if you struggle with pain in your balls of feet I wouldn't get these. The foam or midsole in the shoe also breaks down quickly for me
tigerbellyfan420 on Reddit
Previously was using Nike pegasus 41
i_love_masaladosa on Reddit
Nike Pegasus 41
762x35supremacy on Reddit
if I put on a standard width Nike Pegasus 41, my heel and midfoot feel alright but my toes feel cramped
flnn1 on r/AltraRunning
Weighing it up? The full report has the other side — what 60% of owners like about it, who it's for, and every sourced quote. Full Nike Pegasus 41 owner report →