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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
37.4 mm
Weight
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Pegasus Plus
Nike Pegasus 42
The Nike Pegasus Plus is a better shoe than the Nike Pegasus 42 for runners seeking greater versatility. It's lighter and returns more energy underfoot, making faster running easier, while still working well for regular daily mileage. The Pegasus 42 offers better impact protection and a more traditional ride, though neither is particularly plush. Get the Pegasus Plus if you want the quicker, more efficient option; get the Pegasus 42 if you don't care about speed.
Variants
- Pegasus Plus (Aluminum/Royal Pulse/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Pegasus Plus (Black/Anthracite/White/Pure Platinum - (Men - US 9))
- 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
5.8
5.6
Weight
6.8
5.1
Heel Stack Height
34.6 mm
37.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
5.0
Forefoot Stack Height
25.4 mm
26.7 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
4.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
240.5 g (8.48 oz)
282.6 g (9.97 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
34.6 mm
37.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.4 mm
26.7 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")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
63 mm (2.5")
63 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.5")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.49
2.37
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.45
4.15
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
3.3 mm (0.131")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.136")
-3.3 mm (-0.131")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
4.9
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.9 mm (-0.153")
-6.0 mm (-0.234")
Arch Fit: Width
2.8
9.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-8.8 mm (-0.346")
-1.0 mm (-0.039")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.5
7.4
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
18.6%
19.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.9°
20.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.1
5.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
36 mm (1.4")
40 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
62.7%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
18.1°
20.0°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
ReactX
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
TPE + PEBA
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
7.5%
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
3.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
79.2%
70.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.8
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
79.8%
71.8%
Heel Cushioning
5.5
6.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.86 J
3.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.15 J
8.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.84 J
14.14 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.6
5.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.17 J
3.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.00 J
5.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.06 J
7.87 J
Heel Firmness
8.9
8.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
49.4 N/mm
48.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
66.2 N/mm
60.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
95.7 N/mm
85.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.6
9.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
76.9 N/mm
84.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
106.6 N/mm
112.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
152 N/mm
159 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.5
4.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.91 J
5.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.88 J
5.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.83 J
5.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.80 J
5.02 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.4
5.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
50 N
42 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
4.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.9%
55.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.3
7.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.6 N/mm
12.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
190 N
278 N
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