To test this shoe for the 2021 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, I followed the criteria set by our experts, and then ran in these shoes for three to five miles a few times per week, for about a month. This shoe ticks a lot of boxes and feels like the perfect middle ground between a cushioned training shoe and a speedy racing shoe. The workhorse trainer-which was first introduced in 1983-continues to be a shoe that any runner, at any level, can use and love. It’s on those tough days that I’m especially thankful for shoes like the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38.

Blame it on dehydration, lack of sleep, muscle soreness from another workout, or just having a bad day-sometimes running still feels really challenging. I’ve considered myself a runner for well over a decade now, but that doesn’t mean that every run is a fun-filled jaunt around my neighborhood.

You can see the rest of our award winners here. This Nike Pegasus 38 review is part of our 2021 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards, where the shoe won Best Marathon Training Sneaker.

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