Length
Pegasus 42
- True to size.
Nike Pegasus 42
NikeTrainer shape
- Reviews
11 of 18 reviews recommend it.
4 have reservations; 3 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size
- Width: Narrow and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy and tight: reports differ
Where can you wear it?
- Warm days: feels cool
- Rain: water gets in
- Wet ground: slipping reported
- Weight: reports differ
- Worn for running, casual
$145Mid-rangeprice on the maker's site$145–$155 across versions
Find on Google- SoleRegular profile
- Coloursblack, grey, white
Do Nike Pegasus 42 run big?
Reported sensations
Width
Pegasus 42
- Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Around the toes
Pegasus 42
- Reports differ: roomy or tight.
How heavy do they feel?
Weight on foot
Pegasus 42
- Reports differ: light or heavy.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
Pegasus 42
- Feels cool.
Grip underfoot
Pegasus 42
- Slipping reported on wet ground.
Does rain get in?
Pegasus 42
- Water got into the shoes.
How do they hold up over time?
Will they keep their looks?
Pegasus 42
- Holds up with wear.
Materials & everyday details
Sole shape
Regular profile
Materials & details
- Colour contrast
- Sole stands out from the upper
- Sole colours
- black / grey / silver / white
- Upper colours
- black / grey / white
From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.
See them on video
Nike Pegasus 42 Review: Best Update Yet? I don’t think so!
What changed?? Nike Pegasus 42 Review& On foot
Nike Pegasus 42 Breakdown: ReactX Foam, Air Zoom & a Roomier Fit
How the Nike Pegasus 42 Geometry Actually Rewards a Longer Stride
Nike Pegasus 42 Review By Real Foot Doctor
Nike Pegasus 42: OMG! They added what?
Nike Pegasus 42 Unboxing: Improved Comfort & Responsive ...
Nike Pegasus 42: The Ultimate Running Shoe Experience
More videos
Nike Pegasus 42 Review
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Nike Pegasus 42 Review | To Air Zoom or Not To Air Zoom?
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Nike Pegasus 42 Review: Still one of the best value daily trainers?
Should Nike Ditch Nike Air? Nike Pegasus 42 Review
Nike Pegasus 42 - Did Nike Finally Fix It?
Nike Pegasus 42 | Full Review
Nike Pegasus 42 Review | As Versatile as Running Shoes Come
Don't Buy the NIKE Pegasus 42 Until You See These 3 Alternatives!
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About our research
Based on 24 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $145–$155 (price on the maker's site) | $150 (price on the maker's site) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Nike V2K Run
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Nike V2K Run |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $145–$155 (price on the maker's site) | $120 (price on the maker's site) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Brooks Ghost 16
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Brooks Ghost 16 |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Nike Pegasus 42 vs Brooks Ghost 17
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Nike Pegasus 42 | Brooks Ghost 17 |
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| Sole shape | Regular profile | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
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