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Pegasus 42vsNovablast 5
The Pegasus 42 and Novablast 5 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Pegasus 42 retails for $145 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Novablast 5 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Pegasus 42 — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
