Everything is better in black—get my favorite shoe from Nike in all black for 25% off at REI

Pair of black Nike trainers on light gray background

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published 25 February 2025

Nike's long-running Pegasus line is always a reliable choice when you want a comfortable, versatile pair of sneakers. I had the chance to test the Nike Pegasus 41 when it came out last year, and it earned itself a spot in my guide to the best walking shoes as the best Nike walking shoe.

The main downside of the pair I was sent to test was the white colorway, meaning the upper got marked almost immediately. There will be no such problems with the all-black pair on sale at REI. Dirt won't show up on the Black/Black/Anthracite (also pretty much black) colorway.

The comfort level of the Pegasus 41 is right at the top of the scale. It's designed for road running so the sole has springy cushioning with plenty of energy return and a breathable mesh upper.

I didn't notice a huge difference between the Pegusus 40 and 41, but Nike says the shoe is lighter, and the upper is engineered to allow for more airflow. As far as I was concerned, the 41 lived up to the reputation of the Pegasus as a reliable do-it-all shoe.

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Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.