Side by side comparison: Adidas Hyperboost Run vs Nike Pegasus Plus 2

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$184$168$138$122

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Energetic, lively ride
Excellent outsole durability
Lightweight for stack height
Poor breathability
Low toebox volume
Limited stability

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight248 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, versatile daily trainer with energetic ride and excellent durability; breathability is a weakness.

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Nike Pegasus Plus 2
NikePegasus Plus 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$143$131$107$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 5Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Wide toe box comfort
Improved midfoot lockdown
Moderate propulsion
Heavy for performance
Clunky heel feel
Limited stability

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight265 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-focused daily trainer with improved fit; limited by weight and heel design.

Where to Buy