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Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G Golf Shoe Review

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What’s new? How much do they cost? And how do they perform? Max McVittie brings you the low down of the new Nike Air Pegasus ’89 golf shoes.

Nike has had a huge impact across sports when it comes to footwear and golf is no different. Plenty of professional players, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, opt to wear Nike shoes out on the golf course. Now there is a new retro-styled golf shoe available, but are they any good? Find out in our Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G golf shoe review…

Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G Golf Shoe Review: Summary

5 star review
NCG SUMMARY

Golf shoes have certainly changed in terms of looks over the last decade. The evolution has been pretty well summed up with the trainer-like appearance of these Nike Air Pegasus ’89 golf shoes. They look good, feel amazing and offer plenty of performance.

Despite being a spikeless golf shoe there is still plenty of grip on offer and a water-resistant upper means it can be utilised in different conditions if needed.

PROS

  • No issues with grip
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Versatile
  • Feel quite lightweight on the feet

CONS

  • The trainer-like look may not be for everyone’s liking

Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G Golf Shoe Review: First Impressions

Casual styled golf shoes have always been my go to, so I was excited when I got the chance to review these Nike shoes. As is the case with a number of other golf shoe ranges, the Nike Air Pegasus’ originally started out as a sneaker. It was also transformed into a popular running shoe and is now aiming for success in the golf industry.

Nike Air Pegasus '89 G Golf Shoe Review

I loved the trainer-like look that many golf brands have adopted for their golf shoes over recent times. This is very much a summer golf shoe in terms of it’s styling, especially here in the UK, be when the temperatures start to rise and the ground becomes more firm this shoe will come into its own.

The shoes fit perfect to sizing for me – I am a size 11. As you would expect with a retro-styled, trainer-like golf shoe they are as far away from a traditional FootJoy golf shoe imaginable. They also hold huge off the course value in their versatility of use. Being spikeless there is no reason why you couldn’t wear these going down to the shops.

Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G Golf Shoe Review: NCG Verdict

I must confess, I haven’t tested many Nike golf shoes in my time but I am a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to there trainers. I am also very familiar with casual styled golf shoes and it’s fair to say these are some of the best modern looking shoes I have tested.

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Straight out of the box the Nike Air Pegasus ’89 golf shoes were extremely comfortable. A uper soft and smooth midsole helps to promote this as it is constructed of two supportive foams in the forefoot and heel. Additionally there is a hidden Zoom Air unit in the heel to help supply that extra bit of comfort.

Nike Air Pegasus '89 G Golf Shoe Review

You can really feel this premium soft cushioning all-round the golf course. Nike have managed to capture that trainer comfort in their golf shoe that other brands fall short upon at times.

Although I think these are best suited to spring and summer use they can still be utilised in slightly wetter conditions. This is due to the Stay Dry technology Nike have included in the design as the synthetic upper provides water resistance in all-weather conditions.

I was lucky enough to avoid any rain during testing but the ground was slightly wet in places which the shoes dealt with without issue. I would still tend to favour a spiked golf shoes in wetter conditions just for that extra bit of grip and stability.

However, I found no issues with the grip on offer during my round. The wet rubber integrated traction pattern sole offers the ultimate grip in all conditions. As I tested them in March and the ground was still quite soft and wet. There was no issue for the outsole of this Nike golf shoe to deal with.

Nike Air Pegasus '89 G Golf Shoe Review

Overall, I think these are a great casual, modern looking golf shoe. If you are looking for something that is comfortable to play in but still delivers top level performance then you need look no further.

The look won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. To have something that you can slip on for a quick round or nine holes in the summer after work and wear in the clubhouse after can be quite the convenience though.

Nike Air Pegasus ’89 G Golf Shoe Review: The Details

Available: Now 

RRP: £109.95 / $120.00

SIZE: 7 – 12 UK / 8 M/9.5 W – 16 M/17.5 W US

COLOUR: Wolf Grey/Anthracite/White/Gum Medium Brown / Black/Wolf Grey/White/Gum Medium Brown / White/Pure Platinum/Gum Medium Brown / White/Racer Blue/Orange Peel/Black

More information: American Golf / Nike UK / Nike US

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About the author

Max Mcvittie

A bit of a late bloomer to the game of golf, Max fell in love with the sport when he attended Saturday coaching sessions down at his local golf club after being inspired by friends and family members.

Max has remained a member of Eden Golf Club in Carlisle for a number of years now as he looks to get his handicap down into single figures. Most of his golfing career has been spent battling a permanent slice off the tee, which has led to some ugly rounds.

Having studied at the University of Sunderland, Max is starting out his dream career in sports journalism. During his time at university, he picked up valuable work experience at Reach PLC, BBC Radio Cumbria and GiveMeSport, whilst also getting work published in the Teesside Live. He also spent time working at a local weekly newspaper, Eskdale and Liddesdale Advertiser, as a general news reporter partially covering some local sport just north of the border in Langholm.

Max has just started his journey with the NCG working as the assistant equipment editor. He looks forwarded to reviewing the latest golf equipment, taking up an interest in reviews when buying his first golf club, a Cleveland RTX wedge.

With his bag not going under too many changes throughout the last few years, Max carries an M3 driver, Titleist GT3 Fairway Wood, M2 hybrid, a set of M2 irons, Callaway Jaws wedges and a TaylorMade Spider putter. And yes, Max is a bit of a self-proclaimed TaylorMade fan boy.

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