Hey I had the Pegasus Turbo Next Nature. "Isn't that great" is being kind. It's an awful running shoe. Terrible transitions, clunky, hard to put on, not well cushioned, heavy, not responsive... It is a great walking shoe though.
I'm something around 95kg.
I really like the Asics Glideride Max 2. I didn't at first. It felt a little stiff. After about 20 miles it got a little softer and smoother. It's pretty light weight especially considering the stack height. It's lightly firm, but has endless depth of cushion. To me that's ideal for a heavier runner. I've run up to 10 miles in it without issue. I did some intervals at a 7:30 pace without issue. It's relatively nimble for being a tall shoe. Lockdown is excellent. I don't need as much cushioning in the forefoot, but overall it's a reasonable shoe.
In my current rotation:
Glycerin 22 gts : Heavy, comfy, stable, well cushioned, like taking medicine in shoe form (fair)
Vomero 17: Soft, conventional feel, comfy (good)
Balos: Soft, lightly bouncy, comfy, plush, very rockered, favorite long run shoe (awesome)
Waverider 28: Firm, feels like an economy version of the Glideride, but high drop (fair)
Noosa Tri 16: Firm, light, fast, stable, smooth transitions (great)
I've run at least 10 miles in all of them. I've run up to 16 in the Balos and it's wonderful on the long run. I struggle to make the Balos go fast, but an under 60 minute 10k is easily doable in any of them. The Noosa Tri is the easiest to run fast in and the least amount of cushion.
Pegasus tends to run narrow - lots of Nike shoes do historically. I haven't worn the Pegasus in a number of years and the midsole tech changes so take my feedback with a grain of salt but the midsole took a number of miles before they broke in for me. They were tanksthough. The Gore-tex version you have seems to be constructed differently and may be less forgiving in fit. It's tread is a little different but shouldn't really affect the ride much.
I've been running on/off for a decade now and I'm embarrassed to admit I have spent thousands on many sneakers. My current favorite pair is the Asics Superblast. Pricey but was a great balance of support, cushion and weight. They're not perfect but my feet and legs never suffer from them.
Like others have said, two months is very early into your running. Your feet may still be adjusting or even your mechanics may be causing foot pain no matter what shoes you're in. I've also found that sometimes I have to adjust to the shoes I'm running in - whether that be pace, stride or foot strike. And wearing them in the shop doesn't mean they're going to feel great once you start running in them which is why it's nice to go to a dedicated running shop where they typically let you run up to a mile in them on the treadmill before you buy.
I know saving money matters - that's a good practical approach generally but these are your feet! Spend a little more upfront and when you have more experience with the fitting process, then go after the deals and sales.
Been rotating between Salomon Sense Ride for trails and Nike Pegasus for road runs.
Nothing super exciting, but both just work. The Sense Ride feels like a nice middle ground - enough grip for most trails without feeling too heavy. Pegasus is just my “don’t think, just run” shoe.
Been thinking about trying something with a wider toe box next (maybe Topo or Altra again), but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
A lot of other good comments in this thread. One thing I want to add is that, all respect to your coach, I'm not sure they're speaking from a place of knowledge here. First of all, calf soreness can mean a lot of different things, and I wouldn't immediately blame that on your brand of shoes. Then, what does "ideal" mean for running, anyway? A lot of really serious runners will use different types of shoes for different types of runs (think daily trainers vs racing shoes), so "ideal" is completely based on the context of the exercise. Not only that, but it's all *complete personal preference*. While a lot of people find heavier and more cushioned shoes more comfortable / better for avoiding injury, that's not universal. It's just the trend cycle we're in currently.
That said, tight calves could mean different shoes would be more appropriate for you. I recommend r/RunningShoeGeeks if you want to read up on reviews of different shoes, and [r/AskRunningShoeGeeks/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskRunningShoeGeeks/) is a good place to ask questions!
¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ My personal experience (and that of others I know) is the exact opposite, so I don’t know what to tell you. The Pegasus and Vomero are outdated at this point, but outdated doesn’t mean bad especially if you’re just looking for a basic every-day running shoe.
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