Nike Vomero 18 vs Nike Pegasus Premium

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Nike Vomero 18
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Nike Vomero 18

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Variants

  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero 18 (Sail/Blk/Crimson/Laser Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Summit White/Black/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus Premium (Black/Bright Crimson - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus Premium (Black/Bright Crimson - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus Premium (Football Grey/Total Orange/Summit White/Multi-Color - (Women - US 7))
  • Pegasus Premium (Football Grey/Total Orange/Summit White/Multi-Colour - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus Premium (Ghost/Persian Violet/Bright Crimson/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Pegasus Premium (Ghost/Persian Violet/Bright Crimson/Black - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

6.2
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No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Weight  

4.5
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Vomero 18 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight 
 

297.5 g (10.49 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

42.7 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.4 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.3 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
Lock mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

96 mm (3.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.25
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.58
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Locked

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

None
Locked
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.6
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

70.1%
Lock%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.0
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

71.9%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.38 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.50 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.15 J
Lock J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.5
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.43 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.97 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.95 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.9
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

51.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

107.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

186.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.9
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

104.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

202.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

402.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.0
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.25 J

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