Two do-it-all daily trainers at the same $130 price point, two points apart in CoreScore (88 vs 86) — this one is genuinely close. The Ride 17 is 28g lighter (256g vs 284g) and returns slightly more energy (67% vs 64%) from a simpler full-foam setup. The Pegasus 41 pairs React X with a Zoom Air forefoot unit for a snappier toe-off and carries a higher comfort score, with a 10mm drop against the Ride's 8mm. Toebox goes to the Pegasus marginally (92mm vs 91mm) — both run standard-to-snug.
Nike Pegasus 41 | Saucony Ride 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115 | $129 |
| Weight | 284g | 256g |
| Heel drop | 10mm | 8mm |
| Heel stack | 33mm | 34mm |
| Midsole feel | 28 HC | 29 HC |
| CoreScore | 88 | 86 |
| Arch support | neutral | neutral |
| Best for | Daily training, Long runs, New runners | Speed sessions, Daily training, Breathability |
| Not ideal for | Racing, Wet roads | Max cushion, Very wide feet |
Who should buy which
Choose the Pegasus 41 if you like a springy forefoot feel and a slightly higher drop — and it's the pick if you buy on overall score (88 vs 86).
Choose the Ride 17 if lighter weight matters to you — 28g is noticeable over a long run — or you prefer a simpler, smoother foam ride without an air unit under the forefoot.
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