The lateral side of the shoe has horizontal lines with vertical lines slightly medial to that. The outsole is completely covered in rubber with some strategically placed grooves that allow the shoe to flex in different directions. It has the potential to exaggerate your pronation and cause you to feel unstable. This may be one of the shoes to avoid if you are this type of runner. I point this out has a caution to those who overpronate but still run in a neutral shoe. For me this manifested itself by causing me to feel slightly unstable at times while running. The problem is that the sole of this shoe feels really narrow. The cushion is designed to be stable and I think it meets that goal for the most part. One complaint I have about this shoe has to do with its overall shape rather than the cushion used in the midsole.

I just would maybe prefer a slightly thicker layer of cushioning at times. This is not to say that it’s not tolerable. The cushioning is great for the most part but its softness begins to wear away when going long. I found the comfort to be average on long runs. Its very smooth and it can be used for a variety of different runs. One thing that this shoe really has going for it is that it’s versatile. It provides a smooth soft ride that is responsive and never feels too squishy. The shoe has a smooth responsive ride that meets right in the middle when it comes to cushioning. This type of cushioning is meant to be responsive and from running in the shoe I can definitely agree with that. It is a thin cushioning designed to bring the foot closer to the ground and rebound quickly immediately preparing your shoe for the next footfall.

As we explain in our guide to Nike running shoes, Zoom cushioning is part of the Nike Air family and is designed as a lightweight, durable cushioning. This version of the Pegasus continues the use of Nike zoom cushioning in the midsole.

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