Reliable, Durable, Desirable
5/5
Overall
ConcernedRunner · Jul 3, 2018
40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.1 oz · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 129 runner reviews and 22 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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
99/100
What runners say
“No breakdown even with 1,000+ miles—no toe punch-through or heel cushioning wear”
“Very little stability, felt awkward running; became injured within month”
“Lacking in durability—after ~300 miles, aches develop from lack of continued support”
“Better than other neutral daily trainers, cheaper by $10–40”
“Treads worn completely off before 300 miles”
“Very durable, lasted up to 1000 miles including workouts”
“After switching, had plantar fasciitis and nagging first metatarsal injuries”
“Can easily get 500–600 miles out without concerns”
“Interior cushioning wears much faster than exterior, very short life cycle”
“Great for roads in any weather; durable rubber tread with good traction in wet/snow”
Prefer this shoe over another
43% 81/188
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Reviewers use it for easy miles, long runs and tempo work.
- Four reviewers describe a firm, responsive ride from the Zoom Air units.
- It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and four reviewers call it good value against other neutral trainers.
Cons
- The Pegasus 33 before it scores 97 on fifty-eight reviews, against this version's 86.
- Five reviewers see the tread or cushioning gone inside 300 miles, while five others get 500 to 1000.
- Five reviewers find it bulky or heavy once the pace drops.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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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 · 7 reviews
71 Decent
67 Confidence
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2026 · 0 reviews
71 Decent
45 Confidence
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2026 · 7 reviews
73 Decent
76 Confidence
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2024 · 24 reviews
66 Below average
86 Confidence
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2024 · 66 reviews
66 Below average
95 Confidence
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2023 · 188 reviews
77 Decent
99 Confidence
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2022 · 2 reviews
80 Decent
65 Confidence
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2022 · 134 reviews
68 Below average
99 Confidence
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2021 · 23 reviews
66 Below average
93 Confidence
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2020 · 20 reviews
56 Bottom-tier
92 Confidence
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2019 · 72 reviews
95 Excellent
99 Confidence
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2018 · 150 reviews
89 Good
99 Confidence
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Air Zoom Pegasus 34 This shoe
2017 · 129 reviews
86 Good
99 Confidence
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2016 · 58 reviews
97 Exceptional
99 Confidence
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2015 · 24 reviews
92 Very good
96 Confidence
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2014 · 199 reviews
68 Below average
99 Confidence
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2013 · 180 reviews
85 Good
99 Confidence
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2012 · 18 reviews
70 Decent
93 Confidence
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2011 · 1 review
91 Excellent
10 Confidence
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2010 · 1 review
74 Decent
59 Confidence
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2009 · 0 reviews
85 Very good
10 Confidence
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2008 · 1 review
74 Decent
68 Confidence
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2005 · 0 reviews
70 Decent
35 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q2
- MSRP
- $120
- Drop Height
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Fast, Goldilocks shoe for the neutral runner.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 29, 2018
30 mpw
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 8, 2018
35 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Elite 8
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Nike Pegasus 34
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 26, 2018
50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
versatile
5/5
Overall
runinovalsoften · Apr 9, 2018
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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