The verdict
The Pegasus 42 is the Nike high-arch pick — daily trainer with forefoot Air Zoom unit.
Strengths
- +Daily-trainer reliability
- +Air Zoom unit at forefoot for high-arch responsiveness
- +Lighter than ASICS Nimbus
- +Nike's parts and replacement ecosystem
Watch-outs
- −Less plush than Brooks Ghost or ASICS Nimbus
- −Narrower toe box
- −Less recommended for high arches than Brooks / ASICS
How it compares
Lighter than ASICS. Less plush. Air Zoom forefoot.
Who this is for
At a glance: Nike-brand runners with high arches.
Why you’d buy the Nike Pegasus 42
- Daily-trainer reliability.
- Air Zoom unit at forefoot for high-arch responsiveness.
- Lighter than ASICS Nimbus.
Why you’d skip it
- Less plush than Brooks Ghost or ASICS Nimbus.
- Narrower toe box.
- Less recommended for high arches than Brooks / ASICS.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
