Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
Nike Pegasus 42
- 2 mm higher drop
- 4.5 mm less under the heel
- Also made for: Recovery runs
ASICS Novablast 5
- 45 g lighter
- 2 mm lower drop
- 4.5 mm more under the heel
- Also made for: Tempo runs
Side by side
- ASICS Novablast 5 is 45 g lighter
- ASICS Novablast 5 has a 2 mm lower drop
- ASICS Novablast 5 has 4.5 mm more heel stack
Profiles
- Nike Pegasus 42
- ASICS Novablast 5
- Pegasus 42 — Comfort: 4/5
- Pegasus 42 — Responsiveness: 3/5
- Pegasus 42 — Stability: 4/5
- Pegasus 42 — Durability: 4/5
- Pegasus 42 — Grip: 2/5
- Pegasus 42 — Versatility: 4/5
- Novablast 5 — Comfort: 5/5
- Novablast 5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
- Novablast 5 — Stability: 4/5
- Novablast 5 — Durability: 3/5
- Novablast 5 — Grip: 3/5
- Novablast 5 — Versatility: 5/5
CriterionNike Pegasus 42ASICS Novablast 5
Price
Catalogue price USD 145 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 300 g 255 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam ReactX / Air Zoom FF BLAST MAX
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.51 out of 5 4.23 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability
Comfort 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip
Versatility 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training & racing
Versions Men's and women's Men's and women's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs, Long runs, Recovery runs Daily training, Easy runs, Long runs, Tempo runs
Runner level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Easy, Steady Easy, Steady, Tempo
Related pages
Men · Women · Unisex
By terrain
Retailer prices
Nike Pegasus 42
Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.
Offers available for:
Recommended retail priceUSD 145
ASICS Novablast 5
Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.
Offers available for:
Recommended retail priceUSD 150
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
- Close to Nike Pegasus 42: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to Nike Pegasus 42: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to Nike Pegasus 42: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to ASICS Novablast 5: same terrain, same category, similar uses