Reliable all-purpose shoe, good sole, cushion compresses quickly
4/5
Overall
Shoebacca · Jun 29, 2018
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 15
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.9 oz · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 24 runner reviews and 19 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.
Good
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
98 Very high
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Arch structure is very low so it won't intrude for low/flat arches”
“Loops on the side for lacing produced blisters when running more than 5 miles”
“Lightweight and responsive for any workout, cushioned enough for 2-hour long runs”
“Virtually no wear after 1000 km; the 32 looks to be going the same way”
“Allows for substantial airflow which keeps feet cool during 90-degree long runs”
“Cushion compressed pretty quickly under the ball of the foot”
“Midsole is too firm and toe box too narrow”
“Nice if you expect 200 miles or less; beyond that becomes questionable”
“Responsive and quick with excellent heel support”
“Over 500 miles on this pair and they're certainly going to make it to 700+”
“Great neutral cushioning, but not the longest lasting”
“The flywire does a great job of keeping your foot from slipping around in the shoe”
“Feel more durable than the 31 and also much faster”
“Not too soft, not too firm with enough stability in the forefoot”
“Responsive enough for workouts and provides enough cushioning for long runs”
“Can't tell the difference between the wides and regular”
“Would like a touch more mid-foot cushioning”
“Slightly higher drop than ideal”
Prefer this shoe over another
47% 24/51
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers report outsoles lasting 500 miles or more with little wear.
- Two runners find it responsive enough for workouts and cushioned enough for long runs.
- The Pegasus 31 before it scores 68 on a hundred and ninety-nine reviews, and four reviewers who come from the 31 rate this better.
Cons
- Two reviewers say the cushioning compresses before the outsole does.
- Two runners find it stiff until broken in.
- It lists at $125, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Pegasus
Each dot is one version of the Pegasus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 11 reviews
84 Good
87 Confidence
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2024 · 67 reviews
70 Decent
97 Confidence
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2023 · 188 reviews
74 Decent
100 Confidence
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2022 · 2 reviews
81 Good
83 Confidence
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2022 · 134 reviews
70 Decent
100 Confidence
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2021 · 23 reviews
72 Decent
97 Confidence
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2020 · 20 reviews
66 Below average
94 Confidence
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2019 · 72 reviews
88 Good
100 Confidence
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2018 · 150 reviews
83 Good
100 Confidence
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2017 · 129 reviews
79 Decent
100 Confidence
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2016 · 58 reviews
92 Very good
100 Confidence
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Air Zoom Pegasus 32 This shoe
2015 · 24 reviews
84 Good
98 Confidence
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2014 · 199 reviews
66 Below average
100 Confidence
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2013 · 180 reviews
78 Decent
100 Confidence
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2012 · 18 reviews
67 Below average
97 Confidence
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2011 · 1 review
91 Very good
0 Confidence
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2010 · 1 review
67 Below average
76 Confidence
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2009 · 0 reviews
85 Good
0 Confidence
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2008 · 1 review
68 Below average
82 Confidence
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2005 · 0 reviews
69 Below average
77 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 11.0 oz · Women's 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2015
- MSRP
- $125
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Peg always
5/5
Overall
Alexsimko · Feb 8, 2018
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
smcevoy7 · Feb 6, 2018
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 28, 2016
30 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 11, 2016
65 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 6
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 next version
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31 previous version
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- Saucony Kinvara 5 2 runners
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