Solid all-around shoe.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019
54 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.4 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 72 runner reviews and 19 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
100 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Our ratings
- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“They have a very smooth ride on long runs while still having a firm pop for speed sessions”
“It's cushioned enough to take on a 20k long run, but snappy enough to run a track workout in”
“There's enough cushion to put in the mileage without excess weight, making these great for speed work and even racing”
“While I overpronate slightly, these neutral shoes provide plenty of stability and arch-support for comfortable running”
“The traction on the shoe is superior and appreciated! No more slipping and sliding on wet surfaces”
“My pair of 35s wore down through the sole to the point that the air pocket inside the sole literally burst after ~470 miles”
“The toes have limited range of motion, which puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the foot heading to strains and overloading”
“The shoe is very comfortable without getting too soft and it stays firm enough to be a fast trainer”
“This shoe has quite an aggressive arch, which can be annoying for those with flatter feet”
“I found them very uncomfortable after about an hour of running and wouldn't use them for long runs”
“As a heavier runner I can still get close to, or slightly more than 500 miles out of a pair of these”
“I'm at 450 miles and still going strong, with at least 100 miles left in them”
“I am really happy with the Nike Zoom cushioning. It feels great on runs from 1k to HM distance”
“Its versatility allows for work at 400 pace and up to as far as you want to run”
“It's pretty snappy, just a little on the heavy side for really fast stuff”
“The heel on mine started to fall apart before the foam or the rubber did”
“Main concern seems to be the durability of the cushioning, mainly under the forefoot”
“I am finding Nike shoes are a bit bigger than true size”
“I wanted a shoe with a good amount of cushioning but not anything excessive like hoka cushioning”
“I had some shoved off skin at the back of my feet when running on the treadmill”
“I went up half a size”
“The upper on this gen feels a little less durable than the previous”
“Snappy response, less cushion than I prefer”
“I have high arches and need flex but some cushioning”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 50/100
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers use it for easy long runs and track workouts alike.
- Many reviewers report 350 to 500 miles before replacing them.
- The Pegasus 35 before it scores 90 on a hundred and fifty reviews, and sixteen reviewers who come from the 35 rate this better.
Cons
- Four reviewers find the midfoot narrow or the arch pronounced.
- One reviewer had the high heel tab rub skin off, and three more need time to get used to the heel shape.
- Two reviewers find the ride firm with modest energy return.
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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Air Zoom Pegasus 36 This shoe
2019 · 72 reviews
88 Good
100 Confidence
-
2018 · 150 reviews
83 Good
100 Confidence
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2017 · 129 reviews
79 Decent
100 Confidence
-
2016 · 58 reviews
92 Very good
100 Confidence
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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
- 8.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.7 oz · Women's 8.0 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack
- 28/18mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
The best everyday trainer
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adizero Boston 7
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Pegasus 36 Shoe Reveiw
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019
70 mpw
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Need a shoe for the next 6 months?
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph ISO 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Nov 10, 2019
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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