Nike Pegasus 42 vs Nike Pegasus 41
What changed from the Nike Pegasus 41: stiffness stiffer, rocker apex starts later, foam changed. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Nike Pegasus 4237/27 mm · apex 68 %
- Nike Pegasus 4137/27 mm · apex 63 %
What changed
| Measure | Nike Pegasus 41 | Nike Pegasus 42 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 37 mm | about the same |
| Forefoot stack | 27 mm | 27 mm | about the same |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | about the same |
| Rocker apex | 62.5% of length | 67.9% of length | starts later (+5.4 %) |
| Toe tip over ground | 34 mm | 32.9 mm | about the same |
| Rocker rise angle | 19.3° | 21.3° | about the same |
| Stiffness | 7/100 | 35/100 | stiffer (+28) |
| Firmness | 57/100 | 66/100 | about the same |
| Forefoot base width | 115.6 mm | 112.3 mm | narrower (−3.3 mm) |
| Foam | ReactX, dual Air Zoom units | ReactX + ZoomX, full-length Air Zoom unit | changed |
Compared with the previous version in this catalogue. Differences within measurement noise are shown as about the same. All version changes
| Metric | Nike Pegasus 42 Daily trainer · Road | Nike Pegasus 41 Daily trainer · Road |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 10 mmStated | 10 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 37 mmStated | 37 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 27 mmStated | 27 mmStated |
| Weight | 300 gStated | — |
| Rocker apex | 67.9 %est. | 62.5 %est. |
| Rocker radius | 47 %est. | 69 %est. |
| Rocker rise angle | 21 degest. | 19 degest. |
| Toe tip over ground | 33 mmest. | 34 mmest. |
| Rocker angle at toe | 53 degest. | 48 degest. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 79 %est. | 76.4 %est. |
| Toe spring (relative) | 15.3 %est. | 14.1 %est. |
| Midsole width (forefoot) | 112.3 mmMeasured | 115.6 mmMeasured |
| Midsole width (heel) | 88.1 mmMeasured | 89.2 mmMeasured |
| Interior forefoot width | 96.5 mmMeasured | 94.6 mmMeasured |
| Toebox width | 72.3 mmMeasured | 72.9 mmMeasured |
| Longitudinal stiffness | 35Derived | 7Derived |
| Midsole firmness | 66Derived | 57Derived |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Primary foam | ReactX + ZoomX, full-length Air Zoom unit | ReactX, dual Air Zoom units |
| List price | $145 | — |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 10 mm for Nike Pegasus 42, 10 mm for Nike Pegasus 41.
- Heel stack is about the same: 37 mm for Nike Pegasus 42, 37 mm for Nike Pegasus 41.
- Forefoot stack is about the same: 27 mm for Nike Pegasus 42, 27 mm for Nike Pegasus 41.
- Nike Pegasus 42's rocker onset is 79 % of length, 3 % of length later than Nike Pegasus 41's 76 % of length.
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