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The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 is a plush, comfortable, everyday training shoe
The RW takeaway: The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 is plusher than the 37, making this a comfortable shoe for beginners and easy miles.
The Pegasus 38 has more room in the toebox – Pegasus fans will find these fit more similar to the 36.
Nike has also added additional foam to the tongue for a plusher feel.
Price: £104.95
Style: Road
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While this new Peg may look a bit bulkier, the good news is it is every bit as responsive as its predecessor. In the forefoot, it features a Zoom Air unit, which is tailored specifically to both shoe size and gender. That pressurised air pocket is tuned to a lower PSI in the women’s version to provide a slightly softer, more forgiving ride. (That’s not to suggest female runners require cushier shoes; rather Nike made the adjustments to better match women’s gait patterns and comfort preferences.)
Like the Pegasus 37, the entire midsole uses React foam, so the Pegasus’s ride still feels just as snappy and responsive. We'd use this shoe for everything from long runs, to your first 5K.
What has changed from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37?
Our favourite tweak on the 38th version? It may seem small, but we really dig the widened toebox. Fans of the Pegasus will find this feels more like the toebox of the Pegasus 36. In fact, even testers with narrower feet enjoyed the roomier toebox in the updated shoe.
Nike has also made changes to the tongue and a slight tweak to the lacing system, both designed to give you a more personalised fit in the shoe. The tongue has added foam, which has a plush feel on the top of your foot and minimises any pressure from the laces. The 'individual midfoot webbing system' is designed to make pulling the upper tight against your foot easier.
What did we think?
We were big fans of the Nike Pegasus 37. Our Gear Editor, Kerry McCarthy, wrote at the time: 'When Nike puts out a new Pegasus, the brand’s longest-running trainer, you had better believe a lot of thought went into it – especially now that the company has made 37 versions. And we can report that the update is a great one, subtly improving on an already excellent all-rounder without putting a foot wrong.' We're fans of the versatility and the comfort of the Pegasus 38, with the same springy React foam for a comfortable ride underfoot.
Joe Mackie, Deputy Editor:
Shoes don’t get to add 38 to their name unless they’re doing a lot right for a lot of runners. But while models should, in theory, constantly improve through their iterations, it doesn’t always work like that. Especially when you factor in personal preference. For the Peg 38, the theory of evolution does hold true, though – having tried many Pegs over the last 15 years or so, I can say these are definitely my favourite.
Before you even take a step, you can feel the plush comfort of the ankle collar and padded tongue. Then once you get moving, the comfort factor really cranks up. The React foam underfoot delivers a soft, fluid ride with plenty of bounce and responsiveness. As a midfoot striker, I really appreciated the fact that the midsole packs significant cushioning in the forefoot and midfoot rather than throwing it all back in the heel.
The fit is great, too. The toebox is wide and roomy so toes can splay naturally and the (nicely breathable) mesh upper uses a new webbing system that attaches the laces to a “fit band” for a more secure, bespoke fit. It works a treat, delivering a fit that feels super-secure without being restrictive. It almost feels customised.
This is not a speedwork or short race shoe but could be your go-to for just about everything else.
Jane McGuire, Deputy Digital Editor:
I don't think there's ever been a Pegasus that I didn't like, but last year, I made the bold claim that the 37 was my favourite yet. With the 38, it doesn't feel like an awful lot has changed, but I agree that tweaks Nike have made are for the better - as a runner with a high arch, the padded tongue is a comfortable addition.
I agree with Joe; this isn't a speedwork shoe, but I've been wearing it on most of my easy runs and long runs and have found the React foam to be responsive and comfortable. I also much preferred the upper on the 38, which seemed to be softer and more comfortable than previous versions.
What's more, while it's not all about what the shoes look like, these do look great, which can be the motivation you need to go out running some mornings!
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