Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsPegasus Plus
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Pegasus Plus is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Pegasus Plus comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Pegasus Plus is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Mach X 3. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Pegasus Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 8.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 34 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
