Side by side comparison: Nike Pegasus 42 vs Nike Pegasus Plus 2

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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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.

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