Brooks Ghost 18 vs Nike Pegasus 42
Two current shoes in the same category with similar stack height and drop, compared on the values in the database. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Brooks Ghost 1836/26 mm · apex 68 %
- Nike Pegasus 4237/27 mm · apex 68 %
| Metric | Brooks Ghost 18 Daily trainer · Road | Nike Pegasus 42 Daily trainer · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 10 mmStated | 10 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 36 mmStated | 37 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mmStated | 27 mmStated |
| Weight | 289 gStated | 300 gStated |
| Rocker apex | 67.8 %est. | 67.9 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 41 %est. | 47 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 29 degest. | 21 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 36 mmest. | 33 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 60 degest. | 53 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 79.1 %est. | 79 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 17.6 %est. | 15.3 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 115.7 mmMeasured | 112.3 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 95.9 mmMeasured | 88.1 mmMeasured |
| Interior forefoot width | 96 mmMeasured | 96.5 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 70.6 mmMeasured | 72.3 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 22Derived | 35Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 77Derived | 66Derived |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | DNA Loft v3 | ReactX + ZoomX, full-length Air Zoom unit |
| List price | $150 | $145 |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 10 mm for Brooks Ghost 18, 10 mm for Nike Pegasus 42.
- Brooks Ghost 18's heel stack is 36 mm, 1 mm thinner than Nike Pegasus 42's 37 mm.
- Brooks Ghost 18's forefoot stack is 26 mm, 1 mm thinner than Nike Pegasus 42's 27 mm.
- Brooks Ghost 18's weight is 289 g, 11 g lighter than Nike Pegasus 42's 300 g.
- Rocker onset is about the same: 79 % of length for Brooks Ghost 18, 79 % of length for Nike Pegasus 42.
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