Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsPegasus Plus
The Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Pegasus Plus is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $180. The Pegasus Plus is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Pegasus Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 8.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 34 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
