It makes the forefoot feel firmer than the rearfoot but it does provide a more springy toe-off.įor me, the Pegasus 38 Shield is only suitable for relaxed easy or recovery runs. You get the traditional Zoom Air unit in the forefoot of the Pegasus 38 Shield which is a staple in the Pegasus series. The React midsole of the Pegasus 38 Shield doesn’t compress much so midsole durability is high (which has always been a strength of the Pegasus franchise) but the downside is that there isn’t much energy return so the ride feels a bit flat. The Pegasus 38 Shield feels firmer than other daily trainers such as the Cumulus 23, Wave Rider 25 and Ghost 14 so if you prefer your rides on the firmer side, the Pegasus 38 Shield is a good option. The Pegasus 38 Shield version and the non Shield version have exactly the same React midsole so the ride feels similar but the Shield version rides slightly firmer due to its thicker outsole. Picture of Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Shield It has a 10 mm drop and costs $130 which is $10 more than the Pegasus 38.Ĭompared to last year’s Pegasus 37 Shield, it’s 0.6 (17 g) lighter and it has the same price. It weighs 10.6 oz (301 g) for a men’s 9 which is 0.4 oz (11 g) heavier than the normal Pegasus 38.

and it has a modified outsole for better grip.

The Pegasus 38 Shield is designed for road running and has 3 main differences compared to the regular Pegasus 38: T he Pegasus 37 Shield was one of my most frequently used running shoes in the last 12 months. However, that still didn’t stop me from running in it. While the Pegasus 37 Shield was great at keeping water out, it suffered from the same issue that plagued the Pegasus 37: its midfoot Flywire cables and narrow fit caused uncomfortable rubbing on my arches.

This led to more consistent training sessions and it actually made me look forward to rainy runs for the first time.

It was such a game changer because rain was no longer an excuse to miss a run. That was how I also felt until I discovered the Shield version of the Pegasus 37 last year. For many runners, rainy conditions means skipping a run- slippery paths and puddles are not friends of runners. There’s nothing more uncomfortable than running in rain-soaked socks and shoes that squish with every footstrike.

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