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Heel Stack Height
37.4 mm
Weight
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Pegasus 42
Nike Vomero 18
The Nike Vomero 18 and Nike Pegasus 42 are two core pillars of Nike's daily trainer lineup, each delivering a slightly different ride. The Pegasus is the classic daily trainer, with a firm and stable ride. It has a fairly flat geometry and doesn't feel particularly lively. The Vomero 18 is the more premium, cushioned daily trainer with a dual-density midsole that absorbs impact more effectively over long distances. The Pegasus 42 is fine for shorter runs or for runners who want a more grounded ride, while the Vomero 18 is better suited to longer runs or to runners who want more cushioning, even if it adds a bit of weight.
Variants
- Pegasus 42 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Pegasus 42 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.6
6.5
Forefoot Stack Height
26.7 mm
32.4 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.8
7.0
Weight
5.1
4.5
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.6
5.9
Heel Stack Height
37.4 mm
42.7 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.5
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Weight
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
37.4 mm
42.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.7 mm
32.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 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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Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
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
2.37
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.15
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.6
9.2
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.3 mm (0.131")
0.8 mm (0.031")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.131")
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.9
7.7
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.0 mm (-0.234")
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
Arch Fit: Width
9.6
8.2
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.0 mm (-0.039")
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
Length Fit
10
10
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.4
8.3
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Heel Spring
20 mm (0.8")
31 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
19.0%
26.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.0°
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
6.6
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
59.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.0°
20.6°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
ReactX
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
ReactX
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
TPEE
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
7.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.8
3.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
70.4%
70.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.8%
71.9%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
7.8
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.07 J
3.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.42 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.14 J
17.15 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.3
7.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.60 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.69 J
7.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.87 J
11.95 J
Heel Firmness
8.7
8.0
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
48.3 N/mm
45.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
60.6 N/mm
55.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
85.9 N/mm
75.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.8
8.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
84.0 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
112.3 N/mm
83.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
159 N/mm
114 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.8
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.28 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.14 J
7.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.07 J
7.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.02 J
7.25 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.0
4.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
42 N
34 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.6
5.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
55.5%
59.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1
7.4
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.5 N/mm
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
278 N
294 N
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