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

Adidas Ultraboost 5
AdidasUltraboost 5

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.3

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$140$108$99$81$72

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Comfortable Primeknit upper
Durable Continental outsole
Stable ride
Heavier than competitors
Lacks plushness and energy
Potential irritation on long runs

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid daily trainer with a stable, comfortable ride but lacking standout softness or speed.

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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