I went from 140 kgs and getting even fatter, less healthy, and poorer – to a complete turnaround in just 2.5 years. Then I clocked my PB (Personal Best) to 4.33 minutes for half a mile, or 1.24 mile at 10.50 minutes. Thanks to Nike Fusion.
I have tested Nike Vomero 18 and Pegasus 42, which were both released with significant improvements compared to previous editions. My conclusion is that the Vomero 18 is best for walking, but the Pegasus 42 generates more speed.
You can use the Vomero 18 in all kinds of weather. I tested the shoe in heavy snow, rain, storm, and sun. On average, my pace was 10–11 minutes per kilometer, but you can set personal records below 9 minutes per kilometer. The shoe rejects both snow and rain better than I anticipated.
On the other hand, the Pegasus 42 generates more speed if you are running. The Vomero 18 is noticeably heavier to wear. It feels like a clumsy amount of deadweight to your legs when running in the Vomero 18 compared to the lightweight Pegasus 42.
However, fast walking for a longer distance in the Pegasus 42 feels slower. It seems the pace drops. Perhaps it is due to the better active support the Vomero 18 cushioning system provides, but it still makes this shoe slower for running.
A walk of 2.3 kilometers for exercise in the Vomero 18 takes on average 30 minutes. If you run 500 meters of that same route in the Pegasus 42, you should cut about 2 minutes per kilometer off that average.
As a beginner’s shoe or for walking as exercise, I recommend the Vomero 18. For running intervals or actual running, I recommend the Pegasus 42. During weight loss, you will eventually have to do intervals.
