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Nike Pegasus 41 vs Nike Vomero 18

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Nike Pegasus 41
Nike 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))
  • 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))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero 18 (Sail/Blk/Crimson/Laser Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Summit White/Black/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Women - US 7))

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  

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

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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

Weight 
 

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

Stack Height Photo  

Nike Pegasus 41 Stack Height Photo
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
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Full Shoe
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  

Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Internal
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

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.3
3.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

69.8%
70.1%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.0
5.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.9%
71.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.1
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture  

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

Heel Cushioning  

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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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.1
7.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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

Forefoot Cushioning  

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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
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.4
4.9

Heel Firmness  

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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
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.2
7.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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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
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

4.7
7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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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

Nike Pegasus 41

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