I'm a fitness writer and I was surprised to see the new Nike Pegasus discounted to under $100 for Black Friday

The Nike Pegasus 41 sneakers rest on a pebbled path. In the background, we can see greenery.

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published 29 November 2024

It's rare to see Black Friday discounts on shoes in the same year that they're released, but this year Nike has knocked 30% off some styles. Specifically, it's reduced the Nike Pegasus 41s, which are some of the best walking shoes I've tested.

You can get the women's shoes in a black-and-white colorway for $98 and the men's shoes in black, white and red for the same price. Several other styles also carry discounts, but stock is more spotty, so you might not find your size in the style you want. To get the discount add the coupon code "BFRIDAY" at checkout.

Additionally, you can find the previous generation, the Women's Nike Pegasus 40, for $89.99 at Footlocker. The men's shoe remains at the full price of $130. There's not much difference between the 40 and the 41 in terms of performance, so if you don't care too much about having the latest shoe, get the 40 rather than the 41 to save yourself $8.

Save 31% at Footlocker. I tested both the Pegasus 40 and Pegasus 41 and couldn't tell much difference between the two generations. The Pegasus 40 is 10g lighter than the 41 and the heel stack is slightly lower, going from 33m in the 40 to 37mm in the 41. The forefoot has similarly risen from 23mm to 27mm. This may sound like a big difference, but we're talking millimeters of height here, you'd only notice if you put a 40 on one foot and a 41 on the other.

I like the Nike Pegasus because it's a reliable, well-cushioned shoe with a retro look that never goes out of style. It's been around since the 1980s and over that time Nike has honed the design to create the perfect shoe well-cushioned without being overly stacked, a neutral ride to suit most gaits, and responsively bouncy, giving you good energy return whether you're walking or running.

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.