Nike Pegasus Premium vs Nike Zoom Fly 6
We haven't tested Nike Pegasus Premium yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: Nike Pegasus Premium is a tempo / workout, Nike Zoom Fly 6 a super trainer. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
Nike
Pegasus Premium
Check priceReview Pulse · Mixed · 60/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and durability, criticise the stability and value and split on the ride and upper.
Nike
Zoom Fly 6
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and value and split on the ride and upper.
The differences that matter
- Nike Zoom Fly 6 is 65 g lighter.
- Nike Pegasus Premium has 3 mm more foam under the heel.
- Nike Pegasus Premium has the higher drop (10 mm vs 8 mm).
- Only Nike Zoom Fly 6 has a carbon plate.
- Nike Zoom Fly 6 costs $50 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
Nike Pegasus Premium
Divisive
A bouncy, high-stack ride with a lively forefoot, but the clunky heel and heavy build split testers.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
A soft, versatile ZoomX ride that handles easy and long runs, but it lacks the responsiveness for true race efforts.
Cushioning
Nike Pegasus Premium
Praised
The ZoomX, Air Zoom and ReactX stack provides plush, protective cushioning for easy miles and long runs.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
A tall ZoomX and carrier-foam stack provides protective cushioning for daily and long-run mileage.
Upper
Nike Pegasus Premium
Divisive
A comfortable, well-padded knit upper, but the tapered toe box and narrow midfoot exclude many feet.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
A comfortable, secure upper for some, but the low-volume fit and tongue pressure bother others.
Durability
Nike Pegasus Premium
Praised
The full-coverage outsole and sturdy upper hold up well over dozens of miles.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
The outsole coverage and foam hold up better than pure super shoes, with only mild heel wear after 30 miles.
Grip
Nike Pegasus Premium
Praised
Outsole rubber grips dry and damp roads reliably, though it is not intended for trails.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
Traction is fine on dry roads but slips on slick surfaces, and one tester wants more grip.
Stability
Nike Pegasus Premium
Criticised
The tall, narrow platform and soft heel make the neutral ride noticeably unstable.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
A wide sole and stiff forefoot give the neutral platform subtle guidance without sidewalls.
Value
Nike Pegasus Premium
Criticised
At $210 it is expensive for a heavy trainer that struggles at faster paces.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
At $170 it is a fair price for a durable carbon-plated trainer that can handle long runs and marathon-pace work.
Which one to choose
Choose Nike Pegasus Premium if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a higher drop
- its grip is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy daily miles
- Long runs at relaxed paces
- Walking and standing
Choose Nike Zoom Fly 6 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a lower drop
- you want a carbon plate
Reviewers recommend it for
- Long runs
- Marathon-pace workouts
- Tempo runs
Specifications
- Category
- Tempo / workout
- Super trainer
- Price
- $220
- $170$50 less
- Weight
- 309 g
- 244 g65 g lighter
- Drop
- 10 mm
- 8 mm2 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 45 / 35 mm3 mm more stack
- 42 / 34 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- ZoomX / ReactX / Air Zoom
- ZoomX
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE