10 Best Nike Running Shoes For Men in 2022

If we could only have one workhorse forever, choosing the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 is a cinch. 

To determine that this is indeed the best of the best, we have also tested past iterations of the Pegasus. And the Peg 38 won us over. 

During easy days, it’s cushy and fun. When it’s time to pick up the pace, it can go fast. Long miles? This shoe swallows them. And if you don’t want to change gears for your gym sessions, the Nike Pegasus 38 won’t be a letdown. 

Intrigued by how responsive and comfortable the shoe is, we went ahead and conducted our lab tests. It blew our minds. 

As opposed to the average midsole, the Pegasus 38 is 18% softer. And for that lively ride, there are Zoom Air pods that amp up energy return. 

The shoe’s fit and lockdown are also showstoppers. Everyone can agree that Nike shoes are narrow, but the Nike Pegasus 38 has more room, especially in the forefoot. Even more, we can’t move past how awesome the gusseted tongue is. From lace-up down to the last stride, our feet were tucked in place. 

To seal the deal, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 is not just a workhorse. It’s a tank. After clocking up 30 miles of rough wear testing, it barely has any scratch.

It can set winning PBs and it’s designed to let you run like one of the elites during race days. 

We also assessed and ran in the first version of the Vaporfly. With every detail covered, the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 is the surefire winner. 

Once you put it on, prepare to blast off. The carbon-fiber plate coupled with the ZoomX foam creates the fastest, most responsive ride we’ve ever experienced in a racer. Powering a propulsive performance, this speedster also kept us up on our toes. 

It’s got speed written all over it. With it’s insanely light weight (6.9 oz), it’s one of the lightest shoes in the history of running. 

Although we pride ourselves in nitpicking, we just couldn’t find one thing about the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 that we didn’t love. It’s everything a runner could hope to have in their competition.

The Nike Pegasus is just as reliable on the trail as it is on the road. And of all the trail-ready Pegasus shoes, it’s the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 that took our breath away. 

For a trail shoe, its comfort level is that of a road shoe. It has so much cush underfoot, our feet and legs didn’t feel beat-up. We didn’t even have to switch gears for our park walks.

And with its wide base (116mm in the forefoot and 92.6mm in the heel), stable and confidence-inspiring aren’t even enough to describe it. 

Staying true to its Pegasus roots, the Nike Peg Trail 3 is heavy-duty. After putting it through the wringer, its solid outsole (86HC hard vs. 79.2HC average) barely has any signs of wear and tear. It can definitely last beyond 500 miles. 

As a trail shoe, the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 defies conventions by being feet-pampering. And as a Pegasus model, it maintains some of the line's tried-and-true features like unmatched durability and well-supported steps. 

Mixed all together, it’s a shoe that will keep your trail excursions enjoyable and forgiving.

The Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% is our go-to if we want to go fast and far.

Speed and distance aside, the Tempo Next% is unlike any other speedster in our arsenal. It’s not stiff. If anything, it’s very forgiving and comfortable, we even logged 13 miles in one go. 

Stepping up comfort, the upper is also very light and breathable. Even under scorching heat, our feet remained cool and dry. 

And of course, the real star of the show is the shoe’s spring-like bounce. When we picked up the pace, we didn’t even have to push it. It was there working seamlessly with our strides. It was so easy to get from one step to the next. 

Overall, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% is a no-brainer if you want to go fast and go the distance. Even better, it’s built to last long too. After 100 miles of harsh playtests, this shoe proved itself hard-wearing.

Nothing beats the Nike Air Zoom Winflo 8 in giving runners the best out of their $90. Of all the advanced running shoes on our roster, we can even say that the Winflo has more to offer. 

And this is especially true in the comfort arena. Its foam is so plush, we didn’t want to take it off. 

Even better, the upper is so breathable, we didn’t have to worry about sweaty feet at all (even under 80F). 

Want one shoe for everything? The Winflo 8 is not just your trusty daily trainer, it can also be your go-to for walks and gym training. 

What’s more is that it's a very supportive shoe. We had no trouble clocking up 10Ks. We didn’t even mind staying on our feet all day. 

Last but definitely not least, the Nike Air Zoom Winflo 8 is packed in a stylish shoe. With its Flywire and sculpted midsole, it’s ready to hit the streets