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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
Brooks Ghost 15
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
This Shoe
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
Newer Version
Brooks Ghost 15
Top Rated Trainer For Sale
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.1 oz. (men's), 8.7 oz. (women's)
10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
33mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
23mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
10 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Mesh, Flywire technology
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q2 2017
Q2 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$120
$130
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.6
8.1
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.6
7.9
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
8.4
8.0
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.1
7.9
8.8
8.1
Appearance
9.1
8.3
8.2
7.9
Value
8.4
7.7
8.6
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • My shoe review

    5 miles per week, neutral pronator
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    I started running in my Pegasus 34’s about a year ago. I’m 12 years old and can’t often find time to run, but when I do the shoes have given me a lot of support and give me good bounce in my stride. The shoes are also super comfortable!

  • Solid and Affordable

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    I've probably gone through 4 or 5 pairs of the pegasus 34. I pick them up anywhere from $35 to $50 at my nearby Nike outlet and they last me for a little over 200 miles. The upper, midsole, and outsole all have the same feeling: nothing fancy or spectacular. The whole shoe is a good, reliable trainer that I can count on for 200 miles.

  • Runs larger than in the past

    25 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    7.0

    This shoe has been fine. It's a solid neutral shoe. The lacing can start to chafe against the top of my foot if not tied more loosely than I typically do. It feels larger than previous Pegasus models I have had in the past so it feels floppy like a clown shoe.

  • I run in Pegasus

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    I've run in Pegasus for a lot of years. I'm not a fan of too much cushioning. I love to feel the road, and this shoe allows that.

  • simple shoe

    17 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    Love my pegasus 34s to the point i could not get 35s and am scared of the 36 as they are firm and are not in the pegasus DNA in my opinion. It is the BEST daily runner i have ever used.

    I actually skipped both models and got the turbo which to me is more of a pegasus.

  • Love at first sight

    70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    I've tried other running shoes but the Nike Pegasus has stood the test of time. Now I keep two in rotation and run exclusively in these shoes. I have a neutral and mid foot strike so this shoe works well for me. A new pair is great for road running and an old pair is perfect for trail running. A new pair is a but clunky on trails. I run about 70 miles a week and these shoes last me 6 months or so. Nike has done a good job of updating the shoe without changing it to dramatically. One plus side to these updates is that there are lots of older versions (still good shoes!) that you can find on eBay or discounted elsewhere, really cuts the cost down a lot. Definitely worth looking into if you're in the market for a new pair of shoes.

  • Ok

    15 miles per week, low arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    4.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    4.0
    Value
    6.0

    Okay , little wider than previous versions.

  • Review

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    This is a very comfortable shoe. While it doesn't last very long (Only 300 miles or so), it has a great feel and looks cool as well. Would recommend to anyone.

  • Pegs- Ready For Anything

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    6.0

    I've been comfortable doing everything from slow trail runs to fast 200m repeats in pegs. If I was still training hard they would probably be the "faster" shoe in my rotation of two shoes, assuming I wasn't doing any workouts in flats. I feel very stable in them and the energy return is very good for a shoe that doesn't claim to go above and beyond, like the 4%.

  • Pegasus user

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

    I've had at least 100 pairs of Pegasus and 1000's of mile since they came out back in the day. Its my go to, everyday training, shoe.