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THE GREATESTRunning Shoe

OUR SELECTION · 2026

THE OBJECT

Nike Pegasus

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THE ONE WE CHOSE

Nike Pegasus

NIKE

The one that has been running since 1983.

A daily trainer that has been updated every year since it launched. It is not the flashiest. It is the one that works for the most people.


PERFORMANCE · DURABILITY · VALUE

Why it won

  1. I

    Nike's longest-running running shoe, first released in 1983.

  2. II

    A true all-rounder for everyday miles.

  3. III

    Updated annually without losing its character.

  4. IV

    Priced for people who actually run.

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FINAL

The verdict

Racing shoes get the headlines. The Pegasus gets the mileage. Most runners need one shoe, and this is it.

THE DETAILS

CATEGORY
Neutral daily trainer
FIRST RELEASED
1983

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Our selection, not a measurement. Selected October 3, 2026. Last reviewed October 3, 2026. How we choose. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links.

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