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Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
37.4 mm
Weight
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
Nike Pegasus 42
The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is a step up in almost every aspect from the Nike Pegasus 42. The Plus 2 has more cushioning and a lighter, bouncier, more responsive midsole. It's a good choice for runners who want a shoe with a broader pace and distance range. The Pegasus 42 has a firmer, more stable midsole that is less lively underfoot, and works best on long walks or steady-paced runs.
Variants
- Pegasus Plus 2 (Flash Crimson/Black/Light Smoke Grey/Metallic Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Pegasus Plus 2 (Flash Crimson/Black/White/Metallic Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Pegasus 42 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Pegasus 42 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.1
5.6
Forefoot Stack Height
31.5 mm
26.7 mm
Weight
6.3
5.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
4.8
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.4
4.6
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.3
5.0
Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
37.4 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.3
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
37.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.5 mm
26.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
10.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.09
2.37
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.52
4.15
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
285 mm (11.2")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
3.3 mm (0.131")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.008")
-3.3 mm (-0.131")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
4.9
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.183")
-6.0 mm (-0.234")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.013")
-1.0 mm (-0.039")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
23.6%
19.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.2°
20.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
5.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
41 mm (1.6")
40 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
66.3%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.3°
20.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
ReactX
Primary Foam Type
TPE + PEBA
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Sawtooth
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.5%
7.5%
Breathability
6.0
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
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Upper Microscope Photo
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Time-To-Dry
6.5
5.7
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
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Time To 30% Dry
6.9 hrs
9.3 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
20.0 hrs
23.3 hrs
Time To Dry
34.4 hrs
31.7 hrs
Water Absorption
7.5
7.1
Dry Weight Photo
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Wet Weight Photo
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Water Absorbed
42.3%
45.1%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.9
3.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.8%
70.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.3
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
74.0%
71.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
6.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.72 J
3.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.43 J
8.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.51 J
14.14 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.0
5.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.76 J
3.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.69 J
5.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.40 J
7.87 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
8.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.0 N/mm
48.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
54.1 N/mm
60.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
77.4 N/mm
85.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
9.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
61.3 N/mm
84.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
81.5 N/mm
112.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
116 N/mm
159 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
4.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.30 J
5.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.19 J
5.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.11 J
5.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.07 J
5.02 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.1
5.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
63 N
42 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.4
4.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
61.7%
55.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
7.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
20.0 N/mm
12.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
300 N
278 N
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.5
4.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.0 mm
9.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
16.0 mm
11.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.6 mm
12.9 mm
Heel Compression Depth
6.0
5.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.1 mm
11.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.3 mm
18.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.6 mm
22.1 mm
Dry Concrete Grip
7.8
Dry Concrete Forefoot Video
Dry Concrete Forefoot Graph
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Sliding Force
220.0 N (49.5 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.86
Wet Concrete Grip
7.6
Wet Concrete Forefoot Video
Wet Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
212.5 N (47.8 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.83
Wet Aluminum Grip
5.9
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Video
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
102.8 N (23.1 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.62
Gravel Grip
4.0
Gravel Forefoot Video
Gravel Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
67.8 N (15.2 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.41
Mud Grip
6.7
Mud Forefoot Video
Mud Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
117.9 N (26.5 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.71
Exposed Foam
7.5
Outsole Photo
Heel Exposed Foam
6.0
Forefoot Exposed Foam
9.0
Outsole Abrasion Wear
7.0
Outsole Durability Video
Outsole Durability Photo
Heel Abrasion Wear
6.0
Forefoot Abrasion Wear
8.0
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
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