Alternative to the Nike Pegasus

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

4 years ago 10/09/2019 11:51am EDT

I need a new go-to shoe. I have always loved the Pegasus, but they keep going up in price and I just feel like the last few pairs I have purchased have died way too quickly. I feel like they are the best shoe on earth for like two weeks and then start falling apart.

I am not done with them altogether, but I just want to try something new for a change.

Are there similar shoes by other brands? I am so out of the loop on this stuff and trust this board for shoe recommendations.

I run a solid 60-70 mpw year round at 6:45-7:00 pace and really don't do much racing anymore. Just a hobby jogger these days, but still want a decent shoe.

4 years ago 10/09/2019 11:53am EDT

re: Need a New Shoe

4 years ago 10/09/2019 12:51pm EDT

re: Need a New Shoe

I used a pair of Pegasus (33?) a couple of years ago and liked them, but I prefer the Reebok Forever Floatride Energy. Weight seems about the same as the Pegasus, maybe slightly more drop. Lots of energy return, and it seems to last longer than the Pegasus (after 400 miles, my first pair felt like the Pegasus did after 300). List price on Reebok's website is $100, but there are often sales - I got my two pair for $50+tax and $60+tax at different times. I'm not sure if Reebok allows returns unless you're a member of its rewards program, so you may want to look at RW or RRS or somewhere else.

4 years ago 10/09/2019 4:27pm EDT

re: Need a New Shoe

ASICS cumulus 21 is a very good shoe, very comparable to the Pegasus. You could also try a brooks ghost but the drop is too high for me and the rubber wears out too fast.

4 years ago 10/09/2019 4:37pm EDT

re: ASICS cumulus

I asked the same question a few weeks back and got some good responses. i ultimately went with the adidas supernova. It's kind of a beast but i like it for hilly runs where i want to minimize the pounding. same drop as pegasus but a bit less squishy in the heel.

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