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Heel Stack Height
34.6 mm
Weight
240.5 g (8.48 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.2 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
42.2 mm
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Pegasus Plus
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 marks a significant departure from the original Nike Pegasus Plus, and despite sharing a name, these shoes will suit very different preferences. The Pegasus Plus is a lighter, lower-stacked shoe that's good for track workouts and other shorter runs. The 2nd version is a more cushioned shoe that works better for daily training and moderate paces.
Variants
- Pegasus Plus (Aluminum/Royal Pulse/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Pegasus Plus (Black/Anthracite/White/Pure Platinum - (Men - US 9))
- 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))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.8
7.1
Forefoot Stack Height
25.4 mm
31.5 mm
Heel Stack Height
34.6 mm
42.2 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.5
6.8
Weight
6.8
6.3
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
6.3
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.3
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
240.5 g (8.48 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
34.6 mm
42.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.4 mm
31.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.2 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
86 mm (3.4")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
63 mm (2.5")
61 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.5")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.49
2.09
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.45
3.52
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
285 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
10
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
0.2 mm (0.007")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.136")
-0.2 mm (-0.008")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
6.1
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.9 mm (-0.153")
-4.7 mm (-0.183")
Arch Fit: Width
2.8
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-8.8 mm (-0.346")
-0.3 mm (-0.013")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.5
8.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
33 mm (1.3")
Heel Apex Position
18.6%
23.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.9°
25.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.1
5.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
36 mm (1.4")
41 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
62.7%
66.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
18.1°
22.3°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
TPE + PEBA
TPE + PEBA
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
Flat
Sawtooth
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.3 mm (0.1")
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.0%
8.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
6.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
20.0 hrs
Time To Dry
34.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.5
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
42.3%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.7
6.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
79.2%
75.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
6.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
79.8%
74.0%
Heel Cushioning
5.5
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.86 J
3.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.15 J
9.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.84 J
15.51 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.6
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.17 J
4.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.00 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.06 J
10.40 J
Heel Firmness
8.9
7.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
49.4 N/mm
42.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
66.2 N/mm
54.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
95.7 N/mm
77.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.6
8.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
76.9 N/mm
61.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
106.6 N/mm
81.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
152 N/mm
116 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.5
6.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.91 J
7.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.88 J
7.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.83 J
7.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.80 J
7.07 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.4
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
50 N
63 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
6.4
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.9%
61.7%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.3
8.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.6 N/mm
20.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
190 N
300 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.9
6.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
11.1 mm
13.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
16.6 mm
20.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
19.9 mm
24.6 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.2
5.5
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
10.4 mm
13.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
12.2 mm
16.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
13.5 mm
17.6 mm
Nike Pegasus Plus
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
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