Altra Torin 7 vs Nike Pegasus 41

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Altra Torin 7
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Our Verdict

Altra Torin 7

Nike Pegasus 41

The Altra Torin 7 and the Nike Pegasus 41 are both daily trainers offering great levels of stability. The Torin 7 features a zero-drop design and some cushioning, appealing to those who prefer a more grounded feel and a wider toe box. However, its cushioning, while present, may not provide the plushness some runners desire. In contrast, the Pegasus 41 maintains a traditional higher heel-to-toe drop, which can benefit heel strikers looking for a smooth transition. Also, the Nike has a slightly more energetic ride. This makes the Nike a suitable option for runners who prefer to avoid max-cushioned models but still desire a higher heel-to-toe drop.

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Variants

  • Torin 7 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Ashen Slate/Armory Navy/Black/Metallic Red Bronze - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Astronomy Blue/Hot Punch Black - (Men - US 9))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

4.3
4.8

Heel Stack Height 
 

27.4 mm
36.0 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.8
5.0

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.0 mm
24.6 mm

Weight  

5.9
5.1

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.7
3.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.9
5.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Pegasus 41 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Pegasus 41 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

263.4 g (9.29 oz)
283.2 g (9.99 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Pegasus 41 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

27.4 mm
36.0 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.0 mm
24.6 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

0.4 mm
11.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

0.0 mm
10.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
Altra Torin 7 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

80 mm (3.1")
86 mm (3.4")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
63 mm (2.5")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
111 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.92
2.39

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.22
4.51

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Altra Torin 7 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

273 mm (10.7")
274 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

96 mm (3.8")
89 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Other Features Photo
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Nike Pegasus 41 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.7
3.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Altra Torin 7 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

67.0%
69.8%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.8
5.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Altra Torin 7 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

69.3%
71.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

4.7
6.1

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Altra Torin 7 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.46 J
2.72 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

6.47 J
7.54 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

10.65 J
14.09 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.1
5.1

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Altra Torin 7 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Altra Torin 7 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.76 J
3.18 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.50 J
5.57 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

9.60 J
8.15 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

7.7
6.4

Heel Firmness  

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Altra Torin 7 Heel Firmness
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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

75.1 N/mm
73.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

171.5 N/mm
119.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

356.8 N/mm
232.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.7
9.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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Altra Torin 7 Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

132.3 N/mm
154.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

268.4 N/mm
312.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

497.5 N/mm
615.2 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

4.7

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

5.24 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

5.12 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

5.03 J

Altra Torin 7

Nike Pegasus 41

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