Side by side comparison: Adidas Pureboost 5 vs Nike Pegasus 41

Adidas Pureboost 5
AdidasPureboost 5

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$80$134$123$100$89

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lighter than previous version
Strong energy return
Breathable mesh upper
Limited vertical space in upper
Firmer cushioning not for everyone

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack33 mm heel / 23 mm forefoot
Weight270 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lighter, lively daily trainer with strong stability and durability, but a firmer ride.

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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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