Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

Name: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.5 (148 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.6 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 150 runner reviews and 19 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.

Good

Overall

Good 83

Appearance

Exceptional 99

Value

Good 88

Durability

Good 81

Cushioning

Decent 71

Comfort

Decent 70

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.

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Confidence

100 Very high

Very high 100

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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Product line track record
External ratings

What runners say

“Not expensive, springy, responsive, fits very narrow foot like a glove”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN 5.0

“Full length zoom gives cushioned yet responsive ride good on both asphalt and trails”

4/5 Full review 42 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Slight 'rocker' shape feels like striking with midfoot rather than heel”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Full-length air pod makes shoe feel softer but still responsive and light”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance 880 v7

“Cushioned enough for daily training, snap enough for speed work”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Guide ISO

“Durability better than Hoka or Brooks”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 4

“Outsoles at front started to come apart between 150-200 miles”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Great cushioning until 250-300 miles then feels deflated”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Noticeably improves transition, giving smoother and more natural ride”

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Very durable—worn May, June, July and cushion feels great, like new”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 8

“Each pair lasted anywhere between 450-600 plus miles”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon

“Best shoe out of the box—fast, cushioned, responsive”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Rubber wore off completely on outside of sole after few hundred miles”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 8 Boost

“Lacks cushioning compared to Hoka; can be hard on joints”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free RN 5.0

“Created a small braking effect as the front of the bump struck the ground, which contributed to shin splints”

2/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“After 3-4 miles, toe box starts to go numb”

4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Designed for feet the shape of giant peanuts—bulbous at heel and toes, narrow around the middle”

2/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Outside of feet hurt very bad due to narrowness compared to the 34”

4/5 Full review 42 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Wore through rubber in less than 300 miles”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33

“Upper starts to fall apart after 400-500km”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Reminds me of a cushioned racing flat rather than daily trainer”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11

“Relatively light and snappy for trainer; not for track”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Retired after about 400 miles”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“A distinct hump under the mid-foot, all the way across”

2/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Ride felt slightly firmer than the 34s”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw came from the Saucony Kinvara 8

“Needed 6-10 miles before finding perfect sweet spot”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Solved by tying very loosely; almost a sock with connected tongue”

4/5 Full review 42 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Not too large of a toe box”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“Missing no main new features”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 5

Prefer this shoe over another

47% 101/216

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Pros

Reviewers use them for easy miles, long runs and tempo work.
Many reviewers call it smoother and more responsive than the Pegasus 34.
Several runners get 400 to 600 miles before retiring a pair.

Cons

Runners with wide feet often find the toe box tight.
Some report the cushioning flattening or the outsole wearing around 300 miles.
The reshaped heel counter divides reviewers, and one finds it abrasive enough to rule the shoe out.

Air Zoom Pegasus 35 rates 83. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

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69 2005 68 85 2009 67 91 2011 67 78 2013 66 84 2015 92 79 83 2018 88 66 72 2021 70 81 2022 74 70 2024 84

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Pegasus 42

2026 · 11 reviews

84 Good

87 Confidence
Pegasus 41

2024 · 67 reviews

70 Decent

97 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 40

2023 · 188 reviews

74 Decent

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus FlyEa

2022 · 2 reviews

81 Good

83 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 39

2022 · 134 reviews

70 Decent

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 38

2021 · 23 reviews

72 Decent

97 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 37

2020 · 20 reviews

66 Below average

94 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 36

2019 · 72 reviews

88 Good

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 35 This shoe

2018 · 150 reviews

83 Good

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 34

2017 · 129 reviews

79 Decent

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 33

2016 · 58 reviews

92 Very good

100 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 32

2015 · 24 reviews

84 Good

98 Confidence
Air Zoom Pegasus 31

2014 · 199 reviews

66 Below average

100 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 30

2013 · 180 reviews

78 Decent

100 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 29

2012 · 18 reviews

67 Below average

97 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 28

2011 · 1 review

91 Very good

0 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 27

2010 · 1 review

67 Below average

76 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 26

2009 · 0 reviews

85 Good

0 Confidence
Air Pegasus+ 25

2008 · 1 review

68 Below average

82 Confidence
Air Pegasus 2005

2005 · 0 reviews

69 Below average

77 Confidence

Runner Ratings

150 ratings

5/5 82

4/5 62

3/5 5

2/5 1

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.1 oz · Women's 9.0 oz
Release: 2018 Q1
MSRP: $130
Stack: 28/18mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Peg 35

4/5

Overall

I really like the new Pegasus. The 34 was rock hard and the upper was very stiff. Probably my least favorite Pegasus ever. The 35 has fixed all of that. The cushion with the full zoom air is much better. The curved shape feels good too.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Launch 5

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Great out of the box, doesn't last long

4/5

Overall

Probably the best shoe I've run in "out of the box." Fast, cushioned, responsive. Looks fast, feels fast. The new heel construction takes some getting used to, if you don't lace the shoes correctly, they slip. The big downside for me was durability. I'm a forefoot striker and a supinator, and the outsoles at the front of the shoes started to come apart between 150-200 miles. I've been milking all the life I can out of them, but as an everyday trainer, tough to recommend a shoe I can't even wear for a month. But how comfortable are they? I bought another pair anyway.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 2/5

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Review (Summer 2018)

5/5

Overall

At first glance, this new iteration of the longstanding Nike Pegasus line seems to have taken a sharp turn away from its most recent predecessors. While the last four models maintained a general consistency in appearance, this year's version is inspired by the rising popularity of long tongues and curved heel counters found in more casual shoes like the Adidas Ultra Boost. While this may seem like Nike is deviating from the running core that this shoe has been marketed to for such a long time, it is actually simply a step in modernization of the line. It works on both runs and on nights out, a versatility that is difficult to find in true running shoes across all major brands. The looks, while the most obvious, are not the only update. The new upper makes the shoe fit a bit more snug than before which improves the overall comfort while both walking and running. Inspired by the mid-sole construction systems of the Zoom Fly and Vaporfly 4% , the Pegasus 34 has redesigned the Air Zoom Units to resemble the plates inside these successful race flats. Instead of having two separate Zoom Units in the heel and forefoot, Nike has opted to create one single Zoom Unit the runs across the entire mid-sole in the shape of a plate. This decision noticeably improves the transition of the shoe during runs, giving it smoother and more natural ride. This is probably the best part of the new version, as it gives the shoe a more responsive feel while making better use of the Zoom technology. The out-sole exhibits minor updates in the shape of the grooves that don't seem to change much at all. It seems just as durable and provides identical traction to previous models. Lastly, the only negative aspect of the shoe would probably the decision to curve the heel counter outwards since it gives the illusion that one's heels might be less secure. In my personal experience, it did fee a little awkward at first but I quickly became accustomed to it and had no issues with heel slippage. The long tongue can go over shorter cut socks, but again, its something that one becomes accustomed to and forgets about with more use. Overall, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 is an excellent update that refreshes the line without sacrificing much of its heritage. Its everything you liked about recent Pegasus models but lighter, smoother, and faster.

Anonymous runner · Jul 10, 2018

65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Is this the Best everyday running trainer to exist?

4/5

Overall

I have ran since high school, but only over the last few years I have focused on how much of a difference the right training shoes can make during a training block, the Pegasus 35 is a substantial upgrade with the Zoom fly soles and a more narrow sleek fitting it allows the shoe to feel like its ready to go as soon as its on your feet. I personally found myself going down a size which gave what I felt was better control in the shoe, compared with the Pegasus 34 I felt it did not roll easily and felt exceedingly firm when running large miles on concrete / roads. With the Pegasus 35 you feel it adding a slight lean to your posture which in turns allows this shoe to open up easily and roll along the road beautifully. Like all Nike Pegasus however I did find it needed 6-10 miles before finding that perfect sweet spot with them, and the addition of Zoom fly soles makes them much more approachable compared with other versions which could feel very firm. A great everyday, all round shoe!

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2018

40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Not the same old Pegasus

4/5

Overall

I have onlt gone for a couple of runs in these. Was surprised how different they were from recent generations of Pegasus. But so far, so good. Like the thicker cushioning and the more flexible upper. Still a little too narrow in the toe box, just like the 33s and 34s. I'm ok as long as my socks are thin, but I might need to go to the wide version at some point as I did for the 33s and 34s.

muffintop · Jul 4, 2018

25 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34