The ride of the Pegasus 38 Shield feels very stable and supportive thanks to its wide base and its medium midsole stack height so it’s suitable for neutral runners as well as mild overpronators. The times that I did try to pick up the pace, I found my legs working much harder to try to increase turnover due to the lack of any bounce or energy return. 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.
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