I have reviewed the Peg 31 here: https://runblogger.com/2014/06/nike-zoom-pegasus-31-running-shoe-review.html. Much softer, more cushioned than the Sayonara. I prefer the Peg personally between the two.

Just a quick inquiry about some shoes… I’ve had a lot of success with the Sayonaras and previously the Elixirs… However, I’m intrigued by the Zoom Pegasus 31s. I’m looking for something that has a bit more longevity that can handle a bit higher mileage, without getting me hurt. What do you think? Ever tried the Peg. 31’s?

They’re great for anything up to a marathon but I found the soles of my feet started to ache once I entered the ultra distance realm. I ran the Comrades marathon (90k) in them and suffered. That might not have anything to do with the shoes, it could just be my lack of ultra distance experience, but still worth considering. Otherwise, the U4ic cushioning is fantastic.

I wouldn’t recommend using them for rocky, technical trail runs. I tried them out on a run recently and they got pretty beat up. They have zero grip on wet grass, especially when it’s on a slope or in muddy areas and they offer very little under-foot protection from pointy rocks. The upper material looks like it’s been sand blasted from brushing past rocks and is filthy from mud despite numerous cleaning sessions. It doesn’t really bother me but if you’re fussy about shoe cleanliness, then make sure you avoid mud. The exposed foam in the arch area took a battering and looked like a dogs chew toy after the run. Having said that, they work fine on jeep track and non-technical trail, just watch out for those sneaky stones.

Besides that, I’ve knocked my 5k PB down by about a minute since buying the Sayonara’s. It might be psychological or it might be the shoes, but either way they feel fast.
All in all I’ve had a fantastic experience with the Sayonara’s and will definitely be buying a follow up pair.

Thanks for the review – it helped a lot!

Brad Patterson wrote the review, not me. This was a guest review, I just commented on it with my own feelings about the shoe.

I found the Sayonara to be really firm along the outer margin, didn’t work for me for that reason.

Attemped to go for two short runs and ive noticed sore points on the outer side of feet. Almost to a point where ive stopped to take my shoes off.

I’m assuming this is a sign that the sayanora isnt the right fit for me.

Very different shoes. The Sayonara has a firm, rigid heel, and is a stiffer shoe. The Free feels silent when you run, super flexible. I like running in the Free, the Sayonara did not work at all for me.

Sayonara is light but also a pretty firm shoe. Haven’t run in the Ghost so can’t compare directly.