Air Zoom Pegasus 33

I loved my Noosa Tris. Honesty a top 3 for me. So far my top 3 are Noosas (Asics), Superblasts (Asics) and Pegusus 33s (Nike) They've since been retired to trail shoes. *Notice how beat tf up these are as a testament to their durability too* https://preview.redd.it/wbsupc6gdi4h1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0c2e091fcaaf7f4365758711d111f1a0ab75c7bc

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

Hi, I have always been a runner, to varying degrees throughout life, but haven't ever run a timed half marathon. I am about to be 40 years old and am signed up to run 5k, 10k and half marathon at Disney in October over the course of 3 days. My most recent timed 5k was around 24 minutes with little prep. I would like to try to get to an 8 minute mile average for the half marathon. I have run wearing Nike Pegasus Zoom for like 2 decades but in the last 3 years started using Nike Free Run. I was in the Nike outlet a few weeks ago and the soles of the Nike Pegasus were so big they looked ridiculous. I bought Nike Free RN 2018. Then i was in a running store with my wife over this weekend and every shoe they carried had these giant cushioned soles. I felt like there was a push in the past for people to start using more minimalist shoes, has research guided the industry in the opposite direction? I read the wiki questions and they didnt really cover minimalist shoes, I think. Should i just go back to training with the Pegasus? Does anyone have other tips or advice? **UPDATE: I went to a running store. Tried on a few shoes. Based on my preference in the past of the Pegasus Zoom we started with the Brooks Ghost 18, then Brooks Glycerin which was a little too cushioned for me, and then a new balance shoe I can't remember the name of which felt really wobbly in the ankles. I settled on the Brooks Ghost 18. He said the Hoca and Asics they had in stock would probably have more cushioning than I want based on the first shoes tried. **

Thanks. Yeah it has probably been about a decade since I tried on shoes at a running store. 2008 to like 2016 I went to stores a few times, tried on tons of shoes, and every time I ended up getting the Pegasus. So I decided to just skip the process and save time and money buying pegasus at the nike outlet. It is probably about time I do the process again. Especially since I have a goal for October.

Pegasus tends to run narrow - lots of Nike shoes do historically. I haven't worn the Pegasus in a number of years and the midsole tech changes so take my feedback with a grain of salt but the midsole took a number of miles before they broke in for me. They were tanks though. The Gore-tex version you have seems to be constructed differently and may be less forgiving in fit. It's tread is a little different but shouldn't really affect the ride much. I've been running on/off for a decade now and I'm embarrassed to admit I have spent thousands on many sneakers. My current favorite pair is the Asics Superblast. Pricey but was a great balance of support, cushion and weight. They're not perfect but my feet and legs never suffer from them. Like others have said, two months is very early into your running. Your feet may still be adjusting or even your mechanics may be causing foot pain no matter what shoes you're in. I've also found that sometimes I have to adjust to the shoes I'm running in - whether that be pace, stride or foot strike. And wearing them in the shop doesn't mean they're going to feel great once you start running in them which is why it's nice to go to a dedicated running shop where they typically let you run up to a mile in them on the treadmill before you buy. I know saving money matters - that's a good practical approach generally but these are your feet! Spend a little more upfront and when you have more experience with the fitting process, then go after the deals and sales.