If you can only buy one pair of running shoes, you should probably make it the Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Pegasus 41: Two-Minute review (Image credit: Future) The Nike Pegasus 41 isn't the best running shoe in nearly any of the specialist categories you can think of, and for that reason, it's probably the best shoe for nearly everyone. The Pegasus 41 is a mainstay, your only dance move, ol' reliable. There's a reason this shoe has been around since 1982. It doesn't have a carbon plate or a super light upper, it's not a race-day shoe or a high-mileage hero with more foam than a mattress. Quite simply, it's the one running shoe that I'd recommend for almost everyone in nearly every situation. Of course, if you're an experienced runner with multiple shoes in rotation and a bandolier full of Kendal Mint cake, the Pegasus 41 might not be on your radar. Even still, I'd argue it's a brilliant middle-distance everyday trainer and a perfect starting point for beginners and enthusiasts looking to return to running. There's a running s...