Adidas Ultra Boost vs Nike Pegasus
- Both are neutral road running shoes. Meaning they will be a good choice for the majority of runners.
- The Adidas Ultra Boost are noticeably more heavy. Weighing 11.7 oz compared to the Nike Pegasus at 10.2 oz.
- Both shoes feature a 10mm drop. This would be considered medium/high drop and both shoes should feel fast on the feet.
- The Nike Pegasus has a higher stack height, with a 33mm heel and 23mm fore foot measurement. Compared to a 31mm heel and 21mm forefoot on the Ultra Boost.
- The Ultraboost upper is made from recycled material. Containing at least 50% Parley Ocean Plastic and 50% recycled polyester.
- The Ultra Boost run narrow in the mid and toe box. You may want to 1/2 -1 size up.
- The Pegasus run narrow / tight in the mid foot and toe box. This is in part due to Nike’s midfoot webbing, designed to hug and secure your foot in place when laced up. You may want to 1/2-1 size up.
Adidas Ultra Boost
MSRP Price: $190
Men’s Link: Click Here
Women’s Link: Click Here
Surface: Road Running
Weight Men’s: 11.7oz
Weight Woman’s: 11.7oz (listed on website)
Stability: Neutral
Drop/Offset: 10mm
Stack Height: 31mm / 21mm
Nike Pegasus
MSRP Price: $120
Men’s Link: Click Here
Women’s Link: Click Here
Surface: Trail Running
Weight Men: 10.2oz
Weight Women: 8.5oz
Stability: Neutral
Drop: 10mm
Stack Height: 33mm / 23mm
Performance Summary
Image Comparison
Below is a side by side image comparison of the Adidas Ultra Boost vs Nike Pegasus.
The two shoes actually share a very similar over design.
Adidas Ultra Boost 22 Profile
Nike Pegasus Profile
From the top you can see the extra heal padding around the back of the Ultra Boost. Also you can see how narrow the both shoes run in the mid foot.
Adidas Ultra Boost Top
Nike Pegasus Top
Here we can really se how narrow the Nike Pegasus are. And where they have saved weight by removing padding. Compared to the Ultra Boost’s wider heel and mid foot.
Adidas Ultraboost 22 Sole
Nike React Infinity Run Flynit Sole
Conclusion – Adidas Ultra Boost vs Nike Pegasus
Two of the most popular and widely available running shoes on the market, there are many good reasons to compare the Adidas Ultra Boost to the Nike Pegasus. The Ultra Boost is comfortable, cushioned, and feels quicker than you might expect, while the Nike Pegasus is a great-looking runner with a fast and responsive feel. So, which one would I choose?
Which road running shoe should you buy?
If I’m choosing between these two shoes, I’m going with the Nike Pegasus. The Pegasus not only looks better but also offers runners a comfortable and faster road-running experience with very similar features to the Adidas Ultra Boost at a much lower price point.
The Ultra Boost is a good shoe that has the potential to be great with a few design tweaks. Removing the hard piece of plastic on the tongue and adding a more lightweight, breathable top would reduce the weight of the shoes. Hopefully, they will make some tweaks in the next release.