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Nike Pegasus 42

Runometry Index 45 out of 100 · Train · Versatile · provisionalRoadTrainingVersatileReleased 2025
Nike Pegasus 42, side view, Green
Green

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

45/100

Provisional index · 80 % read

No. 71 of 96 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Poor

Cushioning32 mm
+29.9 pts
Lightness300 g
+7.4 pts
Foam
8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
300 g
Reference size: men’s US 10
Very heavyHeavier than 92% of them
Drop
10 mm
Very highHigher than 74% of them
High drop shoes (≥ 10 mm)
Heel stack
37 mm
HighHigher than 67% of them
Forefoot stack
27 mm
AverageTypical

Construction

Midsole foam
ReactX,Air Zoom
Plate
None
Support
Neutral
Upper
Breathable mesh
Widths
standard, wide
Outsole
Waffle outsole / high-abrasion rubber

Who and what for

Category
Daily trainers
Runner level
Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced
Paces
Easy,Steady
Versions
Unisex

Sources: nike.jp (manufacturer), rei.com (retailer), nike.com (manufacturer), runningwarehouse.com (retailer), nike.com (manufacturer), nike.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the Nike Pegasus 41

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

Read the full comparison
  • Weight

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    300 g men’s US 10
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    297 g men’s US 10
    Change
    +3 g (+1%)
  • Drop

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    10 mm
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    10 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    37 mm
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    37 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Forefoot stack

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    27 mm
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    27 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Midsole foam

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    ReactX / Air Zoom
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    ReactX / Air Zoom
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Catalogue price

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    USD 145
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    USD 140
    Change
    +USD 5
  • Runometry Index

    Pegasus 42 (2025) · This version
    45/100
    Pegasus 41 (2024)
    46/100
    Change
    −1 pts
CriterionPegasus 42 (2025)This versionPegasus 41 (2024)Change
Weight 300 g men’s US 10 297 g men’s US 10+3 g (+1%)
Drop 10 mm 10 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 37 mm 37 mm Unchanged
Forefoot stack 27 mm 27 mm Unchanged
Midsole foam ReactX / Air Zoom ReactX / Air Zoom Unchanged
Catalogue price USD 145 USD 140 +USD 5
Runometry Index 45/100 46/100 −1 pts

Model history

2025 This version

2024

2023

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