Nike Pegasus 41 vs Vomero 18

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Our Verdict

Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Vomero 18

The Nike Vomero 18 and the Nike Pegasus 41 are both daily trainers, but they serve different roles in Nike's lineup. The Vomero 18 is the more cushioned and protective option, featuring a taller stack and dual-density midsole that does a better job shielding your legs on short, easy runs—which is exactly what most people need from a daily trainer. While the Pegasus 41 does offer a bit more energy return, that added bounce is less relevant in practice for this category of shoe—you're not likely to pick either of these for speed work or intervals. In the end, the Vomero may be heavier, but it delivers better on the core promise of a daily trainer: comfort, protection, and durability.

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Variants

  • Pegasus 41 (Ashen Slate/Armory Navy/Black/Metallic Red Bronze - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus 41 (Astronomy Blue/Hot Punch Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

4.8
6.2

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.6 mm
32.4 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.0 mm
42.7 mm

Weight  

5.1
4.5

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.1
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

283.2 g (9.99 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.0 mm
42.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.6 mm
32.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

11.4 mm
10.3 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
96 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.39
2.25

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.51
3.58

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.7
9.2

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Width Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.5 mm (0.059")
0.8 mm (0.031")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

3.1 mm (0.122")
-3.2 mm (-0.124")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.9
7.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Height Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.4 mm (-0.016")
-2.7 mm (-0.108")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

5.3
8.2

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Arch Fit Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-6.6 mm (-0.259")
-3.1 mm (-0.121")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Toe Clearance Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3

Heel Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero 18 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

31 mm (1.2")

Heel Apex Position 
 

26.8%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

21.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

59.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

20.6°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Other Features Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

3.3
3.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

69.8%
70.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

5.0
5.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.9%
71.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.1
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.72 J
3.38 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

7.54 J
9.50 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.09 J
17.15 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.1
7.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.18 J
4.43 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

5.57 J
7.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

8.15 J
11.95 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.4
4.9

Heel Firmness  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

73.3 N/mm
51.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

119.1 N/mm
107.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

232.6 N/mm
186.1 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.2
7.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

154.8 N/mm
104.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

312.3 N/mm
202.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

615.2 N/mm
402.7 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

4.7
7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

5.24 J
7.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

5.12 J
7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.06 J
7.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

5.03 J
7.25 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.3

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

34 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

5.9

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

59.9%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.4

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

13.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

294 N

Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Vomero 18

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