Winter Shoe Roundup - Ghost 11 GTX vs Pegasus 35 Shield vs Hover CGR Mid

With over 100 miles logged in each shoe, it's time now to compare three winter running shoes: the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35, the Brooks Ghost 11 GTX, and the Under Armour Hovr CGR Mid. Unforunately, no shoe came out as a clear winner for best winter running shoe, although each does have a unique use case where it shines.

For cold and dry conditions, I'd reach for the Under Armour Hovr CGR Mid. The Hovr midsole is a pleasure to run on, and the upper and mid top nature of the shoe make it a relatively warm option. The only downside is that the upper doesn't seem to be all that weatherized, so water tends to get in the shoe and stay there.

For snowy and slushy conditions, I'd reach for the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35. The upper does a great job of keeping the cold and any water out. And it feels like a regular running shoe - for the most part. I have had a lot of difficulties with this shoe, where I have what feels like a dead spot in the right forefoot. It doesn't always bother me, but it is worst on long runs where conditions are just dry. So when there's a bit of snow on the ground, the shoe is just right.

For cold and slippery conditions, I'd reach for the Brooks Ghost 11 GTX. It's got a ton of rubber tread for the outsole and I think the shoe may be a trail shoe in disguise. And while the Gore Tex upper is simply magnificent, there's just too many distractions for me in the heel of the shoe to make it a daily driver for winter running.

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