lighter alternative to the Nike Pegasus

The usual swap is Saucony. People move off Nike's daily trainers when they start to feel heavy on tempo days, and the Saucony Ride 18 keeps the do-everything versatility with a lighter, softer foam. Switching is a half-size check at the store and a couple of easy runs. At that point, moving to the rest of the category is a sideways step: similar weight, similar price.