Air Zoom Pegasus 33

I have had a pair of the Volt colourway since its release. Used as both a runner and a daily walker (think.. treadmill / pre-school drop off), in addition to other daily usage (trips to the supermarket etc). I’ve also slightly biased opinion in some sense because I inserted some used, fitted running insoles to them (I have high arches). Overall, it’s a stable shoe. It’s very comfortable, but the initial excitement of bounce and springyness I found to die out pretty quickly. Would I say they’re worth the price tag? Certainly not. Are they still comfortable now in December 2025? Absolutely - but I used them now for chores rather than running. I turned to the adidas Evo SL for running. In comparison to other ‘Pegs’, I found the 40 worse, but the Peg 33 (yes, I know, way older!) to be more comfortable, which I guess is kinda mad. I doubt I’ll be stacking up too many more running miles in my Peg 41’s. They certainly still have enough tread, but are they comfy enough to do 10km or so? Definitely not. (I know other people’s opinions will differ from this).

I usually do a Nike Pegasus in a wide, they do a handful of other models as well

Inspired... the Pegs were the OG do it all trainer. Still a good option, you'll be a little slower on pure speed workouts, but for tempos and stuff, they're fine unless you're used to the super shoe boost

My first pair of dedicated running shoes were clearance Pegasus, think they were like $75? Thought I’d treat my self and bought some volmeros. Going back to Pegasus when the Vs have had their time.

For your first running shoe you don’t need to spend $200. Sounds like your goal isn’t to work from couch to full marathon in three weeks, which is great. You should be able to get to 10min/mile in about a month or two, then start adding miles slowly. For the first two months just focus on 10-15 miles a week spread out over 2-3 total hours. Break it up however you want but min two days. I started running with a pair of Nike Pegasus ?? That were on sale. Think they’re up to 42 now, so last years model should be on clearance. But the same methodology can be applied to any brand. You could really have some fun and buy two pairs of clearance shoes for the $200 to figure out what you want and don’t like. I’m assuming USD, but if you mean AUS then the sales right now on most running sites have a great selection. I differ from most who say go to a store- until you know what you’re looking for in a shoe, you’re at the mercy of the inventory and sales associate in the brick and mortar. Most of the times they will be out of your size, or the clerk will be biased for many reasons and you’ll get suboptimal results vs doing a bit of research and shopping online. Only major plus to a brick and mortar is you have a 50/50 chance of getting properly sized, again dependent on the clerks ability to do this correctly.

Literally any modern shoe you buy is probably going to feel like a Cadillac on your feet compared to Nike Frees. If you like that lower stack kinda ground feel I’d look at something like the Pegasus or the brooks hyperion. If you want something with a little bit more underfoot without being bulky I’d look at the asics Novablast 5, Vomero Plus, Saucony ride or Saucony Triumph.

Wouldn't recommend the evo sl mostly due to grip and stability both being well below average. Can't speak on the other two but the vomero does have great coverage and aside from the heel (which is unfortunatly an important spot) it's fairly stable. My experience with other Pegasus models makes me say they are just not worth it. Of the ones you listed I'd say go with the Vomero

My exact thoughts as well. Train in Pegasus, race in Alphaflys.