Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41

At the lower end of what a current-generation Pegasus costs, this pair makes the case for buying two and rotating them. Alternating trainers gives the foam time to recover between runs and tends to stretch the life of both pairs, and the Pegasus 41 is affordable enough here to make that a practical plan rather than a luxury.

The shoe itself is the standard 41: ReactX foam underfoot for resilient cushioning, Air Zoom units at the forefoot and heel for a measure of rebound, and a breathable engineered mesh upper that holds the midfoot cleanly. It covers easy runs, steady efforts and the long run equally well. Nothing here is specialised, and that is precisely the appeal.

Good to know

• Fits true to size for most runners, with a standard width through the midfoot; go up half a size if you run long in warm weather.
• Brand new, shipped in its original box.
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