Nike Pegasus Premium

Men's Road Running Shoes

$300

Colour Shown: Photon Dust/Black/Metallic Silver
Style: IR1229-001

$300

Three stacks of responsive cushioning delivers the ultimate energized ride.

The Pegasus Premium supercharges responsive cushioning with a triple stack of our most powerful running technologies: ZoomX foam, a sculpted Air Zoom unit and ReactX foam. It's our most responsive Pegasus, providing high energy return unlike any other. With a lighter-than-air upper, it decreases weight and increases breathability so you can fly fast.

Breathable upper

Circular knit upper helps keep you cool mile after mile.

Responsive cushioning

ZoomX foam in the midsole and ReactX foam in the heel create a new cushioning system for high energy return and peak responsiveness.

Sculpted Air Zoom Unit

We sculpted a full-length Air Zoom unit so you can use the power of Air from heelstrike to toe off.

Waffle outsole

A modified Waffle outsole with high-abrasion rubber provides durable traction.

Product Details

Weight: 325g approx. (men's UK 9)
Heel-to-toe drop: 10mm
Reflective design details
Not intended for use as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Colour Shown: Photon Dust/Black/Metallic Silver
Style: IR1229-001

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Reviews (4)

3 stars

Amazing shoe.
Don19314 Jun 2026
I love them. They are so comfortable. It's like walking on sponges.
Pegasus Premium is a niche shoe.
TimS58712939530 May 2026
A strange shoe. To start it weighs 345 to 350 grams, making it a lot heavier than nearly every competitor in the max cushion category. The heel is wildly unstable so it's only suited for forefoot strikers. It is also quite a narrow fit. It's greatest selling point is that it looks radical, the upper has great breathability and it just bounces along. I prefer Vomero Plus in this category.
Most comfortable shoe I own hands-down
TravisH97514116325 May 2026
I absolutely love the shoe. It took me a few tries to find the color way I wanted, but I eventually found it. One of the most if not the most comfortable shoe I own hands-down.

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FAQ (10)

Who is the Pegasus Premium best suited for?

The Pegasus Premium is best suited for runners who want comfort that feels energised. It's designed for road running and daily training and is ideal for runners who want a shoe that can handle easy miles, long runs and everything in between.

What cushioning technology does the Pegasus Premium use?

A triple-stack midsole combines ZoomX foam with a sculpted, full-length Air Zoom unit and ReactX foam. Together, they create soft landings, smooth transitions and energised toe-offs.

What is ReactX foam?

ReactX foam is a high-performance foam designed to feel soft, durable and 13% more responsive than previous React technology. It compresses on impact, rebounds quickly and helps keep the ride feeling energised underfoot.

How does a full-length Air Zoom unit change the ride?

A full-length Air Zoom unit helps drive an optimal level of springiness through your entire stride. Instead of feeling responsive in just one zone, the Pegasus Premium delivers a smooth, consistent bounce from heel strike to toe-off.

How does the Pegasus Premium compare to earlier Pegasus models?

The Pegasus Premium pushes Pegasus cushioning and responsiveness further than ever. With a sculpted, full-length Air Zoom unit layered between ZoomX foam and ReactX foam, it delivers a more elevated ride than any other Pegasus model.

How versatile is the Pegasus Premium across different types of runs?

While the Pegasus Premium is built for long runs, its lively ride keeps shorter routes feeling quick and smooth too. Easy miles, uptempo efforts and long-distance training can all be done in the Pegasus Premium.

How does the Pegasus Premium perform for heel strikers?

Cushioning at the heel and a moderate-to-higher heel-to-toe drop help create a soft, comfortable landing for runners who strike farther back on the foot.

How breathable is the Pegasus Premium upper?

Lightweight mesh in the upper helps allow for airflow while creating a secure, comfortable fit.

How durable is the Pegasus Premium for high weekly mileage?

Responsive cushioning, durable rubber traction and a strong upper help the Pegasus Premium withstand consistent training.

When should runners replace the Pegasus Premium?

When cushioning starts to feel flat or the outsole shows clear wear, it's usually time for a fresh pair to help keep every mile feeling smooth and supported.

Next-level, full-length, responsive cushioning for the ultimate energised ride.

Engineered for

Road running

Cushioning

Responsive

Shoe weight

Approx. 325g (men's size 9)

Heel-to-toe drop

10mm

Tech Specs

Shoe weight

Approx. 325g (men's size 9)

Heel-to-toe drop

10mm

ZoomX foam, a full-length Air Zoom unit & ReactX foam

What's new?

Engineered for maximum responsiveness with a triple stack of our most powerful running technology: ZoomX, Air Zoom and ReactX foam.
The first running shoe with a full-length, sculpted Air Zoom unit shaped to your foot, so you can activate the power of Air however you strike.
The tried-and-tested Pegasus fit you trust, levelled up with a lighter-than-air circular knit and mono mesh to push you further.

Features That Perform

A circular-knit upper
Next-level breathability keeps you cool mile after mile.
Our most responsive Pegasus ever
The ZoomX foam in the midsole and ReactX foam in the heel create a new cushioning system—for a smooth, propulsive ride.
The first-ever sculpted Air Zoom unit
Shaped to your foot so you can activate the power of Air from heelstrike to toe-off.
A Waffle outsole
The Waffle traction is zonally designed to scale the lugs based on high wear zones to improve outsole durability.