A solid, well-executed update that the reviewer considers one of the better-looking and more enjoyable Pegasus iterations in years, though its firmer, one-trick-pony ride keeps it from being truly exciting. — Believe in the Run
A solid, well-executed update that the reviewer considers one of the better-looking and more enjoyable Pegasus iterations in years, though its firmer, one-trick-pony ride keeps it from being truly exciting.
Best for: Daily training miles and a do-it-all workhorse for runners who want one shoe for running and gym use.
Lost round one to the Adidas Supernova Rise 3, 2-1; opinions were split, with one panelist's critique based on the prior-generation Pegasus 41 rather than the 42 itself.
EDDBUD finds the Pegasus 42 an adequate but stagnant daily trainer that hasn't meaningfully evolved in years.
Best for: Easy or daily activities for runners wanting a familiar, traditional feel
A dated and heavy shoe that feels mired in an older category, outclassed by foam-only competitors like the Evo SL at a lower price point, with no real reason to test further.
A structured, mild-stability daily trainer that's more plush than ever but feels heavy and un-versatile next to lighter PEBA-based competitors at the same price point.
Best for: Runners who want a structured, mildly stable daily trainer and don't mind the weight
An 8.3/12 middle-of-the-road daily trainer that's heavier than its predecessor and feels anchored next to peppier, lighter PEBA-based competition at the same price — reviewer rates it disappointing after initial runs.
Best for: Pegasus stalwarts who want a structured, mild-stability daily trainer for easy miles, walking, or all-day wear
An incremental improvement over the Pegasus 41 with a new full-length Air Zoom unit and wider toe box, but the dead ReactX foam and 311g weight leave it outclassed by competitors in the same price range.
Best for: Fans of the Pegasus 41 who want a versatile do-it-all daily shoe
Nick calls this an easy loss to the Novablast 6 for pure running performance — comfortable at the heel and very durable, but firm, thin in the forefoot, and 'dull' at faster paces — though he still rates it highly for gym/crossover/general use.
Best for: General/crossover use — easy runs, gym training, and walking — for runners who value durability and a traditional ride over versatility.
The Pegasus 42 is smoother than the Ghost 18 heel-to-toe but offers less pop off the forefoot and felt heavy and limited at faster paces; a capable but uninspiring daily trainer that Nick ranks just below the Ghost.
Best for: Easy daily miles and walking for heel strikers who want a familiar comfortable ride
The Pegasus 42 is a slight improvement over the 41 with a smoother ride from the new full-length Air Zoom unit, but it remains a heavy, firm, conservative daily trainer that won't win new fans when rivals offer more cushioning, responsiveness, or lightness at similar prices.
Best for: General daily training and easy runs for traditional runners who prefer a higher-drop, close-to-ground, firm feel; also functional for walking and gym use
Reviewers note: True to size in size 10.5; dialed-in fit with comfortable tongue thickness, good heel counter and collar; slightly opened toe box versus prior versions.
Per Believe in the Run.
The Nike Pegasus 42 weighs about 292g (men's 9), has a 38.0mm heel stack and a 10.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Nike Pegasus 42 to Adidas Adizero Evo SL, New Balance Ellipse, Nike Pegasus 41, Mizuno Neo Zen 2.
Per Believe in the Run, FORDY RUNS, EDDBUD, The Run Testers, Doctors of Running.
Next Pair aggregates 12 expert reviews of the Nike Pegasus 42, including FORDY RUNS, Believe in the Run, EDDBUD.
Per FORDY RUNS, Believe in the Run, EDDBUD.
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
