NikePegasus 41
ReactX cushioning, dual Air Zoom units, and a wider platform make the Pegasus 41 softer, springier, and more stable than ever. Reliable, versatile, and effortlessly smooth, it’s the trusted daily trainer that continues to define the category.
Details
The Nike Pegasus 41 continues its reign as one of running’s most dependable daily trainers, now upgraded with enhanced cushioning and a smoother, more adaptive ride. At its core is the all-new ReactX foam, delivering a softer, springier, and more responsive feel underfoot while improving energy return across varied paces. Complementing the foam, dual Air Zoom units in the forefoot and heel provide targeted bounce and lively propulsion, and a slightly wider platform brings added stability without changing the familiar Peg feel runners love.
The outsole incorporates durable blown rubber with a classic waffle-inspired pattern for confident grip and long-wearing traction on daily mileage. Meanwhile, the updated upper lightens the fit and improves breathability, offering a secure, contoured lockdown whether you’re logging weekday miles, stretching out a long run, or heading to the gym. Balancing dependable comfort with enduring versatility, the Pegasus 41 remains a go-to neutral trainer for daily movement—from easy runs to everyday life.
MIDSOLE
- Nike ReactX foam is lightweight, springy, and durable.
- Air Zoom units in the forefoot and heel give runners a bouncy ride in each stride.
OUTSOLE
- Durable blown rubber with a waffle pattern provides multi-surface traction.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh provides comfortable performance with a lighter and more breathable feel than before.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Nike Pegasus 41 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Pegasus 41 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 10oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (58th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 37mm | 38mm | Lower (28th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 27mm | 31mm | Lower (12th percentile) |
| Drop | 10mm | 8mm | Higher (87th percentile) |
| Price | $145 | $160 | Lower range (20th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 27mm forefoot stack is 4.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).
- Its 10mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).
- At $145, its price sits $15 below the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
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