Side by side comparison: Adidas Adistar 3 vs Nike Pegasus 41

Adidas Adistar 3
AdidasAdistar 3

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 5Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Breathable upper
Lighter than predecessor
Reduced stability
Average durability
Muted energy return

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and breathability, but limited stability and energy.

Nike Pegasus 41
NikePegasus 41

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$130$164$151$123$110

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Durable construction
Stable, wide platform
Limited traction on wet surfaces
Heavier than some competitors
Snug toe box

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight283 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable daily trainer with strong comfort and durability but average speed and grip.

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