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Which should you buy?
Choose the Vomero 18 if you want maximum cushioning and comfort for long runs and recovery days.
Choose the Pegasus 42 if you want a more versatile trainer that also handles faster sessions, or you need an extra-wide fit.
The Vomero 18 is 12 g heavier than the Pegasus 42. It has 9 mm more foam under the heel. It costs £15 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Vomero 18Nike | Pegasus 42Nike |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 90/100 (2 reviews) | 84/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Max cushion | Daily trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 298 g | 286 g |
| Heel stack | 46 mm | 37 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Bouncy |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | Runs small |
| Widths | standard, wide | standard, wide, extra wide |
| Waterproof version | Nike Vomero 18 GORE-TEX | Nike Pegasus 42 GORE-TEX |
| UK RRP | £145 | £130 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Vomero 18
- Much deeper cushioning
- Plush, comfortable upper
- Very stable for a max-cushion shoe
- Heavier than the Vomero 17
- Outsole wears quickly
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Pegasus 42
- Durable, versatile everyday trainer
- Softer, more forgiving forefoot than before
- Roomier, more generous fit
- The Air Zoom plate adds weight
- Heel landings can feel firm
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Nike Vomero 18: A much thicker midsole than the Vomero 17, now mostly ReactX with a ZoomX core, plus a plusher, roomier upper and a lower price.
Nike Pegasus 42: Swaps the Pegasus 41's two Air Zoom units for a full-length curved Air Zoom plate and a roomier, more anatomical fit. Same ReactX foam, stack and 10 mm drop.
Prices for the Vomero 18 Prices for the Pegasus 42
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