Nike Pegasus 41 vs Nike Structure 26

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Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Structure 26

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Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Structure 26

The Nike Pegasus 41 and Nike Structure 26 are contemporary iterations of two of the swoosh's most long-running shoe series. Both have undergone numerous updates over the decades without changing their respective identities: the Pegasus a daily workhorse, and the Structure a dedicated stability trainer. Neither is built for speed, but rather for reliably plodding through miles upon miles. For runners with a neutral stride, looking for a no-fuss trainer that can endure the daily grind, the Pegasus 41 is a solid option. For runners whose form breaks down easily or who have known pronation issues, the Structure 26 is a safe choice.

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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))
  • Structure 26 (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (Black/Iron Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (Black/White/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure 26 (Hyper Pink/Black/Pink Spell/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure 26 (Particle Pink/Metallic Rose Gold/Taupe Grey/Silt Red - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure 26 (Summit White/Vast Grey/College Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (White/Black/Barely Green/Mint Foam/Cannon - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure 26 (White/Black/Pure Platinum - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure 26 (White/Bright Crimson/Photon Dust/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure 26 (White/Pure Platinum/Barely Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

4.8
5.7

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.6 mm
29.4 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.0 mm
37.9 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.0
3.5

Weight  

5.1
4.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.1
4.6

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Weight 
 

283.2 g (9.99 oz)
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.0 mm
37.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.6 mm
29.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

11.4 mm
8.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
10.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
93 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

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

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.39
2.46

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.51
3.88

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.3
2.9

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

69.8%
69.3%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.0
3.5

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.9%
70.1%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.1
6.9

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.72 J
2.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

7.54 J
8.48 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.09 J
15.38 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.1
5.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.18 J
3.33 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

5.57 J
5.78 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

8.15 J
8.98 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.4
5.9

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

73.3 N/mm
61.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

119.1 N/mm
109.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

232.6 N/mm
226.5 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.2
8.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

154.8 N/mm
152.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

312.3 N/mm
287.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

615.2 N/mm
462.1 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

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