What replaced the Nike Pegasus 40?
Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Pegasus 41 replaced the Pegasus 40 in June 2024. It is the biggest change to the line in years: full-length ReactX foam in place of React, roughly 4 mm more stack, and a softer, bouncier ride that no longer feels like the old Pegasus.
At a glance
- The Pegasus 41 is 0.4 oz heavier
- 4 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 10 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Pegasus 40 vs 41.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterThe 41 is a better shoe for most people and a different shoe for everyone. The firm, snappy ride that defined the Pegasus for a decade is gone, replaced by a taller, softer platform. If firm and predictable is the reason you buy a Pegasus, grab a 40 while old stock lasts.
Stick with the Pegasus 40 if
- Firm and predictable is the reason you run in a Pegasus
- A lower, steadier platform matters to you in corners
- You can still get a 40 in your size for less
Move to the Pegasus 41 if
- You want a softer landing and more energy return
- You respected the old Pegasus but never loved the firmness
- You are new to the line, with no ride expectations to protect
Where the Nike Pegasus is now
Two updates on, the Pegasus 42 (2026) is what sits on shelves today. Against the shoe you own rather than the one that directly replaced it:
- The Pegasus 42 is 0.5 oz heavier
- 4 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 10 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $15
The 40 to 41 handoff is the one Pegasus update in recent memory where "just buy the new one" is bad advice for a chunk of the audience. ReactX is objectively the better foam on energy return, and most reviewers scored the 41 higher. But the Pegasus habit was built on a firm, predictable platform, and that is specifically the thing the 41 gave up. If your relationship with this line is "I buy the same shoe every 500 miles and think about it for zero seconds," handle the switch consciously this time.
What loyalists said about the update
Reviews ran positive while loyalist threads split. New buyers liked the softer landing and better energy return. Multi-year Pegasus runners complained the shoe lost its firm snap, and a visible group said outright that they were stockpiling 40s instead.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Pegasus 40 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Jul 28, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Pegasus 41, these come closest to what the Pegasus 40 did.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The Ghost is where Pegasus runners land most often. Similar weight, a little softer underfoot, and since the Ghost 17 the drop matches at 10 mm. It has no Zoom Air snap, but it fills the same do-everything role and Brooks changes it slowly.
Against your Nike Pegasus 40: 0.6 oz heavier, 3 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $20 more at list.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Ride matches the Pegasus in role and price, now with a softer supercritical foam. The main adjustment is the 8 mm drop, which heel strikers will notice for a week or two.
Against your Nike Pegasus 40: 0.7 oz lighter, 5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $15 more at list.
- 9.2 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 42 mm heel
- $155 list
Runners leaving the Pegasus for something softer usually end up here. The Clifton is more cushioned with a much taller, rockered platform that changes how the shoe moves through a stride. Try it on first.
Against your Nike Pegasus 40: 0.4 oz lighter, 9 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $25 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Nike Pegasus 40 still available?
- Yes. The Nike Pegasus 40 is still widely stocked on Amazon in both men's and women's sizes, often below its original list price now that a newer version exists.
- Is the Pegasus 41 a downgrade from the Nike Pegasus 40?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The Pegasus 41 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that Nike Pegasus 40 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- How much heavier is the Pegasus 41?
- 0.4 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 10 oz against the Nike Pegasus 40's 9.6 oz.
- Is the Nike Pegasus still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Nike Pegasus 42, released in 2026, 2 versions on from the Nike Pegasus 40.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Nike Pegasus 40?
- The Brooks Ghost 18. The Ghost is where Pegasus runners land most often. Similar weight, a little softer underfoot, and since the Ghost 17 the drop matches at 10 mm. It has no Zoom Air snap, but it fills the same do-everything role and Brooks changes it slowly.