Current Shoes:

Nike Pegasus 36, size 8.5 in Hyper Pink/Half Blue/Black.

Purchased on November 27, 2020, new. Nike.com, $50.72.

Started in rotation on April 4, 2021.

I’m still in love with the Nike Pegasus, I bought these on Black Friday weekend, and should have got more pairs. This was a great deal. This shoe is still working for me.

Total miles (as of July 12, 2021): 381.6 miles.

Reebok Forever Floatride Energy 2, size 8.5, in True Grey/White/Vivid Orange.

Purchased on June 22, 2021, new. Amazon.com, $59.62

Started in rotation on July 3, 2021.

I bought these during the Amazon Prime Day sale (what I really wanted was more Nike Pegs, but I could not find any at a reasonable price, and I’m on a limited budget, so I thought it would be good to try out new shoes from a company I have never run in). Close to 50 miles in, I have mixed feeling on these shoes. The first run my feet were numb for the first 2.5 miles, and then felt fantastic for the next 4.5 miles. I ran a fast (for me) 10 mile run in these three days ago, and felt great. I ran 7 miles in them today, and my feet were numb for the first 2.5 miles again, then felt fine the rest of the run. (It was also very humid, and I woke up with swollen fingers, so it is possible my experience today was a direct result of electrolyte imbalance/water retention.) The shoes , so far, are pretty good. They have replaced Nike Pegs as my goto favorite shoe though.

Total miles (as of July 12, 2021): 48.4 miles.

Retired Shoes:

Nike Pegasus 35, size 8.5, grey and pink.

Purchased on May 29, 2020, gently used. Mercari, $33.70.

It is always a risk buying used shoes on resale sites — these purportedly had been worn only twice, indoors. I tend to believe the seller in this case, based on very little visible wear on the bottoms, and how much (or little) the foam on the side is compressed. (As someone who runs these shoes into the ground, I decided these were worth the risk). I’ve bought used shoes and have never had a communicable foot disease problem in the past, but just in case I’ve started putting paper towels soaked in lysol/disenfectant wipe in the shoes overnight before first wearing them.

Pegasus 35 might be my all time favorite pegasus (and favorite running shoe of the moment). If only I could find a bunch of very cheap peg 35s at a good price.

These are in quasi-retirement – I feel like I’ve lost the cushioning and have not run in them recently, but they have not yet made it into the basement shoe purgatory bin.

(Semi) retired on May 31, 2021. Total miles : 375.5 miles. (cost per mile = $0.089)

Skechers Go Run Ride 7, size 8.5, in Night Owl. 

Purchased on May 8, 2020, new. Poshmark,   $39.90

Started in rotation on Nov. 23, 2020 (as a treadmill shoe, joined outside rotation on Jan. 23, 2021). 

I love, love, love the Skechers Go Run Ride 7s.  The previous pair I had lasted almost 500 miles. The cushioning feels much softer and compresses more, which feels very different from the Pegasuses, but also feels very good to me.

I ran these into the ground. I probably would still be running in them if I thought they were still providing adequate cushioning, but at over 500 miles, it’s probably time for them to be retired.

Retired on July 1, 2021. Total miles: 541.6 miles. Cost per mile: $0.074.

New Balance Women’s FuelCell 890 V8 , size 9,  in Moon Dust/Ginger Pink/Plum.

Purchased on Oct. 13, 2020, new.  Amazon, $45.14.

Started in rotation on Nov. 4, 2020.

A long time ago, New Balance was the only shoe I would run it.  Not anymore.

These were a deal of the day (Amazon Prime Day maybe?), which was a great price.  It has been a long time since I’ve run in New Balance.   Overall, these are a pretty good running shoe, but I find I have to stop to tighten the laces (or loosen when I tie them too tight across the top of my foot) more frequently, so I would never wear them in a race since I have to retie them most times I wear them.  And, recently, the sides have been starting to dig into the side of my foot.  The uppers are not as comfortable as the Pegasus or the Skechers Go Run Ride 7’s, that’s for sure.  And, at 220 miles in, I’ve noticed I’ve run through the sole on the right shoe, in the toe area (I don’t think I am a forefoot striker, so this seems like a bit of a flaw).  I don’t know if these will make it much past 250 miles, it depends on how much of the rubber outsole wears away before I give up on them. I will not be buying this same model again, but I’m still open to finding a New Balance that works for me.

Retired on February 3, 2021. Total distance: 269.0 miles. Cost per mile: $0.168

Nike Pegasus 36, size 8.5, in green and pink.

Purchased on Aug. 8, 2020, new.  Lady Foot Locker, $49.99. 

I purchased these on tax free weekend (Ohio), and this was a steal!  I ran my October 24, 2020 marathon in these shoes.  The 36s are perhaps my favorite Pegasus (I also love the 35s).  I don’t know what it is about the Pegasus, but I love running in them.  They are firmer than the Skechers but new ones always feel very bouncy.

I wanted to keep running in them, but I also realize the risk of injuries once they’ve lost the cushioning goes up, so it was time to stop.

Pegasus continue to be my all around favorite running shoes. Skechers Go Run Ride’s are a close second though.

Retired on Jan. 22, 2021, at 477 miles.  (cost per mile = $0.105)

Skechers Go Run Ride 7, size 8.5, in blue. 

Purchased on May 11, 2020, slightly used.  Ebay, $36.61.

These were very gently used when I got them, but I put on a whopping 497 miles with zero problems.  I love how soft the cushioning is.  The upper is also stretchy and super comfortable.  I loved these shoes so much and happily had a second pair waiting for me to break in. These probably could have been retired about 50 mile earlier.

Love, love, love the Skechers. These are the first Skechers I have ever run in, and I have to say, I’m impressed. I’m not completely throwing away all my Pegasuses (I have several pairs waiting in the wings), but I am open to exploring other running shoe options, and will happily continue trying out the Skechers Go Run Ride line.

Retired on Jan. 3, 2021, at 497 miles.  (cost per mile = $0.074)