The Nike Winflo has earned its reputation from being a budget-friendly, neutral running shoe without the price tags of the Pegasus or the Vomero. The newest update of the Winflo has a full-length Zoom Air unit which brings the Winflo 11 even closer to its more expensive siblings. The Pegasus 41 is the oldest running shoe series and is always a safe, durable option. Which of these shoes is right for you?
Brand
Nike
Nike
Review
Winflo 11 review
Shoe type
Cushioning
Cushioning
Expert score
Expert score
10/10
Expert score
7/10
User score
0 user reviews
0 user reviews
Weight
10 oz
10 oz
Verdict
The Nike Winflo 11 is a shoe for anyone! It’s such a versatile shoe and wears many hats. You can use them for training, for short runs and they are stylish enough to wear for running errands.
The Nike Pegasus 41 is a comfortable fitting, bland daily trainer best suited to relaxed runs which are short or middle-distance. It has a firmer ride than most daily trainers due to its airbag setup and while it has a new ReactX midsole, it doesn’t feel significantly different to prior versions. It also doesn’t feel more energetic than its predecessors. Version 41 has an increase in stack height which makes it one of the heaviest versions in recent years.
Recommended for
Daily training
Daily training
Cushioning type
Balanced/plush
Balanced
Cushioning amount
Highly cushioned
Medium cushioning
Flexibility
medium
flexible
Stability
some stability
some stability
Sizing
true to size
true to size
Retail price
US$105
US$139.95
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The Winflo has a full-length Zoom Air unit setup identical to the setup in the Pegasus 36. The Pegasus has a forefoot Zoom Air unit and a heel Zoom Air unit which are thicker than the Zoom Air unit in the Winflo.
Both the Winflo and the Pegasus have firm heels and forefoots that feel responsive and efficient. Transitions are quick and stability is high in both shoes due to the relatively firm midsoles.
The Pegasus and the Winflo have plenty of hard, durable rubber on their outsoles so you can expect to get similar high mileage out of both of them. The EVA midsole of the Winflo will lose cushioning over time and then you will feel the Zoom Air units more prominently. The ReactX foam of the Pegasus is more durable than EVA foam so the Pegasus will not get a lot firmer over time.
The Pegasus and the Winflo both excel in a variety of runs. They have a great balance of cushioning and tight-sprung responsiveness. The Zoom Air units prevent the midsoles from bottoming out and add some pop off the ground.
Stability is better in the Winflo due to the midsole of the Pegasus being softer and more squishy than that of the Winflo.
Ride transitions in the Winflo are smoother than those in the Pegasus due to the Pegasus having a dual Zoom air units. The Winflo air bag in the forefoot is larger so you don’t feel the outline of the air bag through the strobel lining and insole.
The Winflo has a partial sleeve which makes the insides very smooth. The heel and tongue lining also have a soft feel. The fit of the Winflo is wider than previous versions. The toe box is shallow but not uncomfortable. Ventilation through the mesh is average: neither too warm, nor too airy.
The Pegasus has an accommodating toe box and a heel that also flares away from the Achilles. It has heel-lock lacing eyelets so the entire foot lockdown is more secure and performance-oriented than the Winflo. The Pegasus has a long, padded tongue which is sleeved so no tongue slide occurs. The Pegasus also comes in a variety of widths from narrow to extra wide.
On paper, the Winflo and the Pegasus have similar specs. Both are neutral trainers with Zoom Air cushioning, but the Pegasus has the more responsive, newer ReactX midsole.
The Winflo, being priced at only $105 has signs of cost-cutting. The Winflo is still a versatile trainer with a wide performance range.
The Pegasus has a superior upper which has a better midfoot lockdown. If a better fit and more durable shoe is what you’re after, the Pegasus is for you. If you prefer a traditional, more agile-feeling shoe and don’t mind sacrificing some shoe build quality, the Winflo will serve you just fine.
