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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.8 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 58 runner reviews and 22 other rated shoes in the Pegasus product line.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33

of 5

Exceptional

97/100
Overall
97
Appearance
99
Durability
94
Value
92
Comfort
84
Cushioning
81
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

99/100

99

What runners say

“Can get 600 miles from a pair and still look fairly new after a wash”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a marathon
“Gives amazing 400 miles, but after that cushion sinks and outsole breaks down”
5/5 Full review 90 mpw training for a half marathon
“Wear out quickly—about 200 miles”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
“Runs a bit small; go half size bigger”
4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1080 v6
“Light enough for tempo runs, cushioned enough for long runs”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
“Had Achilles issues before; no problems since switching to Pegasus”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike LunarGlide+ 4
“Rolled ankle several times in this shoe”
3/5 Full review 85 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Ride 6
“Look good, feel good, and are dirt cheap compared to most higher-end shoes”
4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Bondi 5
“Breaks down quicker than other shoes; need new pair more often”
5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Energy BOOST Original / 5 year anniversary
“Always comfortable for high arches; no break-in, no blisters”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw

Prefer this shoe over another

44% 43/97

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

  • Reviewers commonly report 400 to 700 miles before real breakdown.
  • Reviewers use it for easy mileage, long runs and tempo work.
  • Appearance rates 4.7 out of 5, the strongest dimension here, and reviewers wear them off the run as well.

Cons

  • Four reviewers call the cushioning firm or thin for longer runs.
  • Five reviewers report the midsole softening or the outsole separating early.
  • Ten of fifty-six reviewers report an injury while running in it.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Air Zoom Pegasus 33 rates 97. This shoe has very high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Pegasus

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Rating

Release year

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Reader Ratings

58 ratings
5/5 32
4/5 24
3/5 1
2/5 0
1/5 1
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.8 oz
Release
2016 Q1
MSRP
$125
Drop Height
10mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 46–50 of 58 written reviews

Nothing but the Pegasus

5/5

Overall

Twice I have tried my best to choose another shoe besides the Nike Pegasus. I've gone to a running shoe store, tried on numerous shoes and every time I end up choosing the Pegasus. I'm weigh about 190, and after a few years of running other shoes just don't feel right. I have tried to use something else besides the Pegasus, but when I'm honest with myself, it is always the Pegasus that feels best. Even when they change the Pegasus from 29 to 33, It still works better for me than other shoes. The shoes have cushion, but less than older versions of the Pegasus. I think they are durable as well, I can get 600 miles from a pair and they still look fairly new after a wash. I don't even like the Nike brand. I've tried Saucony Rides, Brooks Ghosts, Hokas, even the Nike Vomero. The Pegasus always fits my feet better.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

15 mpw training for a marathon

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

Reader review

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Bondi 5

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

Good all-around training shoe

4/5

Overall

I moved to this shoe from the Brooks Launch 2 because I was hoping to find a better shoe for my mid-foot striking gate and the Zoom air bag seemed to provide better durability in that area. The forefoot has perhaps held up slightly better than the all-foam L2, but I ran into some injury problems when I switched too quickly. I found the Pegasus 33 to be very comfortable and good for my mid-foot strike, but because I ran too far too soon on these shoes I got some tendonitis in my left knee. I also developed some plantar fasciitis in both of my feet, although I'm not sure if that is because the shoes are a bit more flexible than the L2 or simply because of overuse on my part. It is also softer than the L2. I have found the Pegasus 33 to be very comfortable overall, though, if a bit heavy and thus not well suited to faster training.

andrewdavid12 · Feb 2, 2018

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 2

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

Awesome daily trainer

5/5

Overall

I use this shoe for most of my long easy mileage during marathon training. The air zoom unit at the front helps with cushioning at the front and helps during the latter stages of my Sunday long run. I can easily use these for running 4:50-5:00min/km pace and it's good for faster paces but the shoe is a bit heavy for sub 4:30min/km paces.

m9chan · Jan 31, 2018

60 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 17

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

Very good shoe

5/5

Overall

This shoe is comfortable and attractive. I have worn it for 750 miles and it is slightly worn down but still performing well. It is great for a neutral runner who has a slight tendency towards overpronation.

Anonymous runner · Jan 31, 2018

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 15

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral (Moderate)
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Neutral
Weight
10.8 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
1mm
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5mm
Release
2016 Q1
2026 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$125
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Best price
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$137.53 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (97)
Decent (71)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Good (84)
Below average (67)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (81)
Below average (69)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (94) Best durability
Decent (72)
Very good (92)
Appearance
Exceptional (99) Best appearance
Good (82)
Very good (91)
Value
Very good (92) Best value
Below average (60)
Good (88)
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