Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Nike Pegasus 42

Brooks Ghost 17
BrooksGhost 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.0

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$110$145$133$109$97

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Soft, reliable cushioning
Mild inherent stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Restrictive fit for some
Outdated foam feel

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with soft cushioning, mild stability, and a secure but snug fit.

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Nike Pegasus 42
NikePegasus 42

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$145$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Stable platform
Roomier upper fit
Firm heel feel
Heavier than rivals
Less energetic ride

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight300 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Traditional, stable daily trainer with durable build and firmer, less energetic ride.

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