Side by side comparison: Nike Pegasus Plus 2 vs Nike Vomero 18

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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Nike Vomero 18
NikeVomero 18

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush max cushioning
Stable wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for daily use
Narrow toe box
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight298 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable max-cushion trainer best for easy and long runs; Strong tier comfort.

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