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Nike Pegasus 40

Nike Pegasus 40. 30.2mm stack, 275g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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RoadsSoft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

69Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30.2 mm stack, cushion 4/5

38Passable

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 20.5 mm forefoot stack

57Solid

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 30.2 mm heel stack

99Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

62Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 9.7 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

9.7 mm

Heel stack

30.2 mm

Forefoot stack

20.5 mm

Weight

275 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.45
Breathability3 BR
Flexibility12.4 N
Heel counter2/5
Energy return55.2 %
Shock absorption113 SA
Outsole thickness3.4 mm
Tongue padding8.6 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.3 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Nike Pegasus 40 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 30.2 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.

Does the Nike Pegasus 40 fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Nike Pegasus 40?

9.7 mm, with a 30.2 mm heel stack and 20.5 mm forefoot.

Is the Nike Pegasus 40 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.45. Solid grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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