Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn Shoes vs Adidas Cloudfoam Cuxxion
Buy the Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn if you actually run or want adjustable fit. Buy the Adidas Cloudfoam Cuxxion if you want a cheap, plush slip-on for casual wear. The Pegasus is a real running shoe with ReactX foam and Air Zoom; the Cloudfoam is a casual cushion shoe. Compare their latest prices on Deal.ai before deciding.
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Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn Shoes
Choose the Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn if you run, want a 10 mm drop and Air Zoom cushioning, or need to tighten the lacing.
Pros
- Collapsible heel for hands-free entry
- Adjustable bungee lacing you can tighten
- ReactX foam and Air Zoom for real running
- Light at about 254 g
- 10 mm drop suits heel strikers
Cons
- Lacing is more complex than a sock upper
- Costs more than the Cloudfoam
- Not a wide-fit shoe
What separates them
| Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn Shoes | Adidas Cloudfoam Cuxxion | |
|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Running shoe with ReactX foam and Air Zoom | Casual cushion shoe with Cloudfoam |
| Entry | Collapsible heel plus bungee lacing | Elastic sock upper and Rapidfit heel counter |
| Fit adjustment | Adjustable bungee lacing | Fixed sock fit, laces only |
| Weight | About 254 g (women's US 8) | 627 g |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 10 mm | 0 mm |
| Fit width | Standard Pegasus fit | Wide fit |
| Outsole | Rubber running outsole | Adiwear rubber outsole |
| Price | Premium running price | Budget price point |
Price history
- Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn Shoes: lowest $128.97 on Oct 28.
- Adidas Cloudfoam Cuxxion: lowest $48.95 on Oct 28.
Specs compared
| Spec | Nike Pegasus 42 EasyOn Shoes | Adidas Cloudfoam Cuxxion |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 約 254 公克 (女款 US 8 號) | 627g |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 10 公釐 | — |
| Colorway | 白色/Light Magenta/Bleached Lilac/黑色 | — |
| Fit | — | Wide fit |
| Upper material | — | 100% Synthetic upper |
| Sockliner material | — | 100% Textile sockliner |
| Midsole | — | Cloudfoam midsole |
| Heel counter | — | Rapidfit easy step-in heel counter |
| Outsole | — | Adiwear rubber outsole |
| Midsole drop | — | 0mm |
| Closure |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for running?
- The Pegasus 42 EasyOn. It has ReactX foam, an Air Zoom unit and a 10 mm drop built for running. The Cloudfoam Cuxxion is a casual shoe with a flat 0 mm drop.
- Which is easier to slip on?
- Both go on without tying. The Pegasus has a collapsible heel that springs back; the Cloudfoam uses an elastic sock upper and Rapidfit heel counter.
- Is the Pegasus worth the extra money?
- Yes if you run or want adjustable lacing. If you only walk and want to spend little, the Cloudfoam covers that.
- Which fits wide feet better?
- The Cloudfoam Cuxxion, which comes in a wide fit. The Pegasus uses the standard Pegasus fit.
- Which is lighter?
- The Pegasus at about 254 g for a women's US 8. The Cloudfoam Cuxxion is listed at 627 g.
- Can I tighten the Cloudfoam?
- Only through its laces. The sock upper is fixed, so the Pegasus bungee lacing gives more adjustment.