Article by Steve Gedwill, Peter Stuart, Zack Dunn. Jamie Hershfang and Michael Ellenberger
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature ($150)
Introduction
Steve: The Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature release was surrounded by a ton of hype, due to the legacy of the fan favorites and versatile Pegasus Turbo and Turbo 2. Add in the sustainability with at least 50% recycled materials by weight, makes this a very intriguing combination.
I was a huge fan of the Pegasus Turbo 2, which covered both easy miles and plenty of tempo work for me. My only complaint of the Turbo 2 was the ill fitting upper, and from the looks of it, this was a huge focus of the Peg Turbo Next Nature. Will this be a better version of the Pegasus Turbo 2? Or will it be a different mythical beast altogether?
Jamie: The Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature, yes that’s a mouthful, was eagerly anticipated after some time away from the turbo line a few years back. I was a huge fan of the original Pegasus Turbo, covering thousands of miles in multiple pairs. With the sustainability component and focus on a newly designed upper, will this be a better update from the turbo 2 or a completely different shoe?
Peter: I loved the OG Peg Turbo and put way more miles in them than I thought I would. They had a nearly magical balance of cushioning and comfort. I didn’t love the Turbo 2, though I can’t really remember why. I’m excited that the Turbo is coming back, but curious as to whether they will head back to the things that made the OG Peg Turbo great or move further away from it.
Michael: The original Pegasus Turbo was the first shoe I ever tested and reviewed for RoadTrailRun, and I remember it fondly - softer and squishier than I normally like, but with such an upside of speed making it a fun one to train in. I ran more than 100 miles (and ultimately, more than 200 miles) in the Turbo 2, which was an even more refined and zippy trainer. That leads us here, to the Turbo Next Nature! It’s clear it’s not the same lineage, directly - the name will tell you that, if the appearances don’t - but a little change isn’t always a bad thing! Let’s see…
Zack: The Nike Pegasus Turbo 2 was an amazing shoe for me, and probably in my top-5 running shoes that I have ever run. It was fast enough for workout days, yet comfortable enough to crank out long runs, so the Next Nature version here definitely was on my radar as soon as I heard it was coming. It has big shoes to fill and we’ll see if it comes close to performing as well as the Turbo 2.
Pros:
Comfortable ,well fitting upper: Steve, Jamie, Michael, Zack
Nice aesthetics: Steve, Jami, Michael, Zack
Use of recycled materials: Steve, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Zack
Cushioned and supportive heel: Jamie, Peter, Zack
Cons:
Lack of responsiveness: Steve, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Zack
A little unforgiving on longer runs: Steve, Jamie, Peter, Zack
Long laces: Steve, Michael
Upper materials feel a bit scratchy on the inside: Peter
Stats
Official Weight (US): W8 7.76 oz / 220g :: M10 9.59 oz / 272g
Sample: men’s 10.7oz / 304g US men's 12
Stack Height: men’s 32mm heel / 22mm forefoot
Available now. $150
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