#Nike air dictate 2 womens running shoes series

The ride of the shoe is a combination of moderately soft with the React and Zoom Air and firm with the waffle outside adding some rigidity which feels really good when pushing off. I would still reach for a performance trainer for a hard workout, but for newer runners who just wants a neutral runner to get started with, one that can handle a little bit of everything, this is definitely on my shortlist of recommendations. Here, I've taken the shoe on everything from easy and recovery runs to uptempo days, and found the Pegasus 39 more than capable and comfortable at the job. I felt the Pegasus 37 had a bit of a steady, slightly uptempo state it excelled at with little room in-between. Unlike the Pegasus 37 - the last version I personally spent a lot of time in - the Pegasus 39 feels good at a larger variety of paces, from easy to uptempo. Ultimately, the Pegasus 39 remains rather similar to the 38 (though I'll hit some differences in stability later), but just feels lighter and a bit more versatile.Д«ach: VersatileВ is the first word that comes to mind with this edition of the Peg. I can, however, continue to feel the Zoom Air in the forefoot, but it has not been bothersome, and actually feels like it gives a bit of a pop to push-off. The major addition here was the Zoom Air in the heel, which honestly I haven't quite felt at all on the run. Instead, the platform that the Pegasus 39 is built allows you to dip into easier runs while also being able to put a bit of effort in (even more than previous thanks to the drop in weight). The Pegasus' construction doesn't dictate what type of run you do, unlike shoes like the NB 1080 that shines for easier runs or the Endorphin Speed that functions best a bit faster. The result is a consistent trainer that can come along for whatever you want to do that day, making it very versatile.

The foam is moderately soft, but not squishy, there isn't any extreme geometry or rockers, and there is nothing from a structure standpoint that pushes the foot. I've personally never found the ride of the Pegasus to be anything extremely remarkable - and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. That said, I did still get 5 runs in, which included both recovery and tempo paces. I just got done with my second round of COVID, which has limited some of my distance running that I wanted to test out. Nathan:В Full disclosure, I didn't get all the testing in on this shoe that I would have liked. There is also a minor, but pleasant amount of heel padding in the collar. There is a moderately rigid heel counter that I found to be very comfortable and supportive. Lace locking solved the problem and I've had no issues since. My first run with just regular lacing left the shoe feeling a little loose. I did have to lace lock the shoe to feel dialed in though. It is a touch on the thick side, but despite wearing some thick socks I was able to run in them comfortably on recent super hot, humid days in South Carolina recently with no hotspots or any issues. The upper also feels very premium compared to prior editions: soft on the inside and breathable on the exterior. Those who have wider feet will likely have to go at least a half size up. The result is ultimately a very comfortable fit. The general identity of the shoe fits on the snug side initially, slowly expanding and molding to your feet over time. Overall it's a comfortable upper that is a crossover between a trainer, due to the thickness, and performance trainer, due to the more snug construction.Д«ach:В The Nike Pegasus 39 fits true to size for those with medium to narrow feet. Overall, the heel is locked in nicely by the lacing system, more narrow fit, and padded/semi-rigid heel counter.

#Nike air dictate 2 womens running shoes series

The midfoot is reinforced by Flywire tech, which is a series of straps that go from the eyelets to the platform of the shoe.

The engineered mesh is only mildly flexible through the toe box, but does seem to stretch out over time, which is nice to create a bit of space for the toes (because the volume of the toe box is quite low). That said, it is still on the moderate to thicker end for trainers, which both adds durability and also a little heat retention on hot days. Compared to the previous version, the upper is stripped down, which helps it breath a bit more and shaves off a good chunk of weight. The length gives about a thumbs width at the end, and the slightly more narrow construction works well for my foot.

I saw true to size because I would not personally alter up or down a half size to improve my personal fit. Nathan:В The Pegasus line has continually fit on the narrow end, but would still be in the 'true to size' category for me in my men's size 9.