Head-to-Head
Supernova Prima 2vsPegasus 42
The Supernova Prima 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Pegasus 42 is a daily trainer shoe. The Supernova Prima 2 retails for $160 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Supernova Prima 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. In our ratings, the Supernova Prima 2 edges out the Pegasus 42 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
