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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.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32

of 5

Good

84
Overall
84
Appearance
93
Durability
86
Value
75
Cushioning
67
Comfort
60
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

98 Very high

98

Based on

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  1. Product line track record
  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Arch structure is very low so it won't intrude for low/flat arches”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
“Loops on the side for lacing produced blisters when running more than 5 miles”
2/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 860 v5
“Lightweight and responsive for any workout, cushioned enough for 2-hour long runs”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
“Virtually no wear after 1000 km; the 32 looks to be going the same way”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
“Allows for substantial airflow which keeps feet cool during 90-degree long runs”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
“Cushion compressed pretty quickly under the ball of the foot”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 15
“Midsole is too firm and toe box too narrow”
2/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 860 v5
“Nice if you expect 200 miles or less; beyond that becomes questionable”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 15
“Responsive and quick with excellent heel support”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 2
“Over 500 miles on this pair and they're certainly going to make it to 700+”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
“Great neutral cushioning, but not the longest lasting”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw
“The flywire does a great job of keeping your foot from slipping around in the shoe”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
“Feel more durable than the 31 and also much faster”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
“Not too soft, not too firm with enough stability in the forefoot”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Elite 8
“Responsive enough for workouts and provides enough cushioning for long runs”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
“Can't tell the difference between the wides and regular”
4/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
“Would like a touch more mid-foot cushioning”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
“Slightly higher drop than ideal”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 2

Prefer this shoe over another

47% 24/51

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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

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Air Zoom Pegasus 32 rates 84. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Pegasus

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Runner Ratings

24 ratings
5/5 11
4/5 12
3/5 0
2/5 1
1/5 0

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

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Showing 6–10 of 23 written reviews

5/5

Overall

When I first picked up the pegasus 32s, I was very excited to run in them. They were the same as the 31s in terms of underfoot feel. However, when it came to the upper, the 32s blew the 31s out of the water. The flywire does a great job of keeping your foot from slipping around in the shoe and although I don't think the engineered mesh is as breathable when compared to the 31s, it still allows for a substantial amount of airflow which keeps my feet cool during those 90 degree long runs and workouts. The durability on the outsole of this shoe is amazing! I have put over 500 miles on this pair and they're certainly going to make it to 700+. Another thing I would like to point out is that these shoes are great for people who have low arches but have a neutral amount of pronation. This is because the arch structure inside the shoe is very low so it won't intrude and push into the feet of someone with low/flat arches. Overall, I would definitely recommend this shoe because not only is it durable and afforable, but it is also responsive enough for workouts and provides enough cushioning for long runs.

Anonymous runner · Mar 23, 2016

50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 5

Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

4/5

Overall

Like the 31, the 32 wears extremely well. After 1000 km on the 31, there was virtually no wear on the sole - and the 32 looks to be going the same way, with hardly any wear at 500 km. I'd probably like a touch more mid-foot cushioning, but there's enough there to do the job. The upper design on the 32 is pretty different for Nike - I like it.

Anonymous runner · Jan 15, 2016

30 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31

Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

5/5

Overall

Great neutral cushioning, although the cushioning isn't the longest lasting (something typical to Nikes). I'll average 450 miles on pair.

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2016

35 mpw

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

2/5

Overall

Disappointed in the overall fit and comfort of this shoe. I loved the Pegasus 2000 and was hoping that maybe they finally managed to go back to that fit of shoe. However I was wrong. The midsole is too firm and the toe box too narrow. The loops on the side for lacing actually produced blisters when running more that 5 miles

BRun74 · Jan 11, 2016

50 mpw came from the New Balance 860 v5

Comfort
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jan 8, 2016

55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Pure Flow 4

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz
9.6 oz Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
—
37/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
10mm
10mm
4mm
Release
2015
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MSRP
$125
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$100
$95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
84 Good
84 Good
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
60 Below average
72 Decent
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
67 Below average
64 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
86 Good
80 Good
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
93 Excellent Best appearance
88 Good
75 Decent
Value
75 Decent
81 Good Best value rating
77 Decent
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