Altra Torin 7 vs Nike Pegasus 41

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Altra Torin 7
Nike Pegasus 41

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Updated Nov 21, 2025 09:29 PM

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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))
  • Torin 7 (Black/Red - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Blue - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Blue/Yellow - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Dark Gray - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Dark Gray - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Deep Teal/Pink - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Gray Orange - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Gray/Green - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Gray/Orange - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Lime Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Mint - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (Pink - (Women - US 7))
  • Torin 7 (White - (Men - US 9))
  • Torin 7 (White 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))
  • Pegasus 41 (Black/Fire - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Hyper Crimson/Safety Orange/Photon Dust - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Light Orewood Brown/White/Sesame - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Light Smoke Grey/Platinum Tint/Dark Raisin/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Midnight Navy/Black/Volt/Reflective Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Neutral Olive/Cargo Khaki - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Phantom/Light Pumice/Sail/Metallic Gold - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Photon Dust/Ashen Slate/Black/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (Pink Oxford/Light Soft Pink/Pale Ivory/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Royal Pulse/Astronomy Blue/Laser Orange/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Vapor Green/Sail - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Summit White/White/Sail/Metallic Silver - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (White/Black/Beyond Pink/Hyper Violet - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (White/Black/Dusty Cactus/Glacier Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (White/Metallic Gold/Light Smoke Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (White/Pure Platinum/Summit White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus 41 (White/Speed Red/Psychic Blue - (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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.7
3.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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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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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

69.3%
71.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

4.7
6.1

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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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  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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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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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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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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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

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