Which is lighter, the Nike Pegasus 40 or the Pegasus 41?

The Nike Pegasus 40, by 0.4 oz in a men's US 9 (9.6 oz vs 10 oz).

Did the price change between the Nike Pegasus 40 and the Pegasus 41?

Yes. List price went up $10, from $130 to $140. Street prices differ: the older shoe usually sells under list once its successor ships.

Do the Nike Pegasus 40 and Pegasus 41 come in the same widths?

Yes. Both run in D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Pegasus 40 carries over to the Pegasus 41.

How do the stack heights compare?

33 mm heel and 23 mm forefoot on the Nike Pegasus 40, against 37 mm and 27 mm on the Pegasus 41. That is 4 mm more under the heel and 4 mm more under the forefoot. See the stack height note in the table above: the published figures changed convention mid-lineage.

Is the Pegasus 41 still the newest Pegasus?

No. The Pegasus 42 replaced it in 2026, so the Pegasus 41 now sells as an older model and usually below its $140 list price.

Nike Pegasus 40 vs Pegasus 41

Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Both are still stocked, so this is a real choice: the Pegasus 40 is the lighter shoe by 0.4 oz, and older models usually sell under list once a successor ships. The Pegasus 40 also lists $10 lower.

Pegasus 40 · 2023

Pegasus 41 · 2024

Every spec, side by side

Spec	Pegasus 40	Pegasus 41
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight	9.6 oz	10 oz
	The extra foam brought back half an ounce the 39 had cut.
Widths	D, 2E, 4E	D, 2E, 4E
Upper	Softer engineered mesh with a redesigned midfoot band	Engineered mesh with a padded collar and gusseted tongue
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack	33 mm	37 mm
	Taller platform, same 10 mm drop. The shoe feels more cushioned and a little less stable in corners.
Forefoot stack	23 mm	27 mm
Drop	10 mm	10 mm
MATERIALS
Midsole	React foam with Zoom Air units under heel and forefoot	Full-length ReactX foam with Zoom Air units under heel and forefoot
	ReactX returns more energy and lands noticeably softer. This is the change that split loyalists: the firm, ground-feel ride is gone.
VALUE
List price at launch	$130	$140
	Second bump in three versions.

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the Nike Pegasus 40 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the Pegasus 40

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Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026.

Buy the Pegasus 41

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Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the Nike Pegasus 40 or the Pegasus 41?: The Nike Pegasus 40, by 0.4 oz in a men's US 9 (9.6 oz vs 10 oz).
Did the price change between the Nike Pegasus 40 and the Pegasus 41?: Yes. List price went up $10, from $130 to $140. Street prices differ: the older shoe usually sells under list once its successor ships.
Do the Nike Pegasus 40 and Pegasus 41 come in the same widths?: Yes. Both run in D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Pegasus 40 carries over to the Pegasus 41.
How do the stack heights compare?: 33 mm heel and 23 mm forefoot on the Nike Pegasus 40, against 37 mm and 27 mm on the Pegasus 41. That is 4 mm more under the heel and 4 mm more under the forefoot. See the stack height note in the table above: the published figures changed convention mid-lineage.
Is the Pegasus 41 still the newest Pegasus?: No. The Pegasus 42 replaced it in 2026, so the Pegasus 41 now sells as an older model and usually below its $140 list price.