Pegasus 42 Wide
The Nike Pegasus 42 (Wide, Men's) is a versatile neutral daily trainer combining a full-length Air Zoom unit with a ReactX foam midsole for everyday road running.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Long run, Tempo / threshold, Gym / cross-training, Walking / all-day
- Cushion
- moderate
- Stability
- neutral
- Drop
- 0mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- ReactX foam with full-length Air Zoom unit
- Widths
- wide
The Pegasus 42 continues the line's reputation as a do-it-all daily trainer, pairing responsive Air Zoom propulsion with ReactX cushioning for everyday miles, gym work, and casual wear. The wide construction is the notable caveat: feedback indicates it runs narrower than a true wide, functioning closer to a half-size up in standard width, so buyers needing genuine extra-width should temper expectations.
Responsive, energized ride from a curved full-length Air Zoom unit atop ReactX foam; balanced cushioning geared toward everyday road runs rather than max-plush or race-firm extremes.
Updated fit adds forefoot and toe-box space, but the wide variant reportedly runs narrower than marketed—closer to a half-size up in standard width. Lace elasticity can affect heel lock without firm sizing.
Neutral runners wanting a versatile daily trainer for easy runs, moderate tempo efforts, gym sessions, and all-day wear who don't require true extra-wide sizing.
You need a genuine extra-wide fit, maximal cushioning, or a plated race-day shoe.