The Nike Pegasus 40 was replaced by the Nike Pegasus 42
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Ghost 18, 86% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Nike Pegasus line. Compared with the Nike Pegasus 40: 11 g heavier, with the same drop.
±0mm drop+11gWhy the Brooks Ghost 18
Compared with the Nike Pegasus 40: 4 mm more heel stack and 0.2 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
+4mm stack±0mm drop+0.2g| Spec | Nike Pegasus 40 | Brooks Ghost 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 36 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 289 g | 289.2 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Nike Pegasus 40.
- +5mm stack−2mm drop−17gRRP —
- +4mm stack−2mm drop−34gRRP £140
- −5mm stack−2mm drop−36.7gRRP £110
Nike Pegasus 40: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Nike Pegasus 40?
The Nike Pegasus 42 is the current version of the Nike Pegasus line. Versions in between: Nike Pegasus 41.
What is the closest alternative to the Nike Pegasus 40 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Ghost 18, at 86% spec similarity. Compared with the Nike Pegasus 40: 4 mm more heel stack and 0.2 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Nike Pegasus 42 different from the Nike Pegasus 40?
On published specs, going from the Nike Pegasus 40 to the Nike Pegasus 42: 11 g heavier, with the same drop. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Nike Pegasus 40 still available?
Trova lists the Nike Pegasus 40 as discontinued; the current version of the Nike Pegasus line is the Nike Pegasus 42. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Nike Pegasus 40?
Published specs for the Nike Pegasus 40: 32 mm stack, 10 mm drop, 289 g. Weight reference size: men's size 9 (region not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Nike Pegasus 40.
Nike Pegasus 40 specs →