Pegasus 42
Versatile ReactX daily trainer with a full-length Air Zoom unit for mixed-pace road miles.
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
- Daily Trainer
- Neutral
- Medium
- 10mm Drop
- 275g
- Best forOne Nike road shoe for mixed easy and some faster work.
- Runner typeNeutral gait
- SurfacesRoad, Treadmill
Overview
Versatile ReactX daily trainer with a full-length Air Zoom unit for mixed-pace road miles.
Kitletics notes particular strengths around true all-rounder and widely available.
- True all-rounder
- Widely available
- Durable workhorse
At a glance
- Weight
- 275 g
- Drop
- 10 mm
- Heel Stack
- 37 mm
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
- Category
- Running Shoes
- Best for
- One Nike road shoe for mixed easy and some faster work
Performance scores
- Versatility9.4
- Durability8.8
- Responsiveness8.4
Overall score: 8.5
Pros & cons
Pros
- True all-rounder
- Widely available
- Durable workhorse
Cons
- Not max cushion
- Higher drop than many modern trainers
Key technologies
ReactX
ReactX + full-length Air Zoom
Waffle rubber
Waffle rubber
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Daily Training Versatile daily trainer for mixed training weeks. | 90 |
Treadmill Running Good treadmill / mixed surface daily. | 88 |
Tempo Runs Capable occasional tempo daily. | 82 |
Specifications
- Weight
- 275g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Heel Stack
- 37mm
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
Geometry
| Weight | 275 g |
|---|---|
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 27 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm |
Ride
| Cushioning | Medium |
|---|---|
| Cushion Feel | Balanced |
| Stability | Neutral |
| Energy Return | High |
| Flexibility | Moderate |
| Ride Character | Responsive |
Construction
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
|---|---|
| Midsole | ReactX + full Length Air Zoom |
| Outsole | Waffle rubber |
| Plate | No |
| Plate Material | None |
Use
| Terrain | Road, Treadmill |
|---|---|
| Training Types | Easy, Tempo, Long |
| Recommended Distance | Daily, 10k, Half |
| Surface | Asphalt, Treadmill |
| Weather Suitability | Dry, All Season |
| Race Legal | Yes |
Fit
| Width Options | Standard, Wide |
|---|---|
| Arch Support | Medium |
| Grip | Road |
| Durability | High |
| Breathability | High |
Other
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women |
|---|
Pegasus family
Where to buy
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All4running
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