Nike Running is introducing the best Pegasus ride to date.
The Pegasus 42 is built for peak responsive cushioning performance that allows runners to push their limits and break new ground, stride after stride. The shoe builds upon a four-decade legacy of athlete-centered running innovation, delivering an all-around, intuitive, and lightweight shoe that balances Air technology, maximum responsiveness, and comfort.
With 15 percent greater energy return than its predecessor, the Pegasus 42 is powered by a curved, full-length Air Zoom unit, making it exciting to lace up for jogs, community runs, training sessions, and more. The fine-tuned Air experience provides a propulsive feel reminiscent of Nike’s legendary road racing footwear but engineered for everyday runs.
More than ever, each Air Zoom unit is designed for maximum responsiveness — creating a bouncy, powerful sensation never before felt in a Pegasus model.
A modified last offers a more accommodating fit and improved forefoot cushioning, especially under the toes, where an innovative spring structure accommodates an additional 3mm of cushioning without adding to the stack height in the rest of the shoe. A plush ReactX foam midsole maintains continuity from the Pegasus 41, and a modernized waffle outsole enables smooth transitions while delivering confident traction on a variety of surfaces. All the while, a midfoot support system and fully molded sock liner promote a comfortable, secure fit, and a new lightweight, breathable upper seamlessly conforms to the foot.
The updated design aesthetic also features a sleek midsole; a speed dash treatment across the upper; refreshed Pegasus branding; and an array of striking colorways, from bold hues to timeless tones.
The new silhouette anchors Nike’s Pegasus franchise, one of three distinct categories comprising the brand’s simplified road running footwear lineup, which is based on trusted icons and dedicated to what runners love most: cushioning.
As Nike’s longest tenured and best-selling running shoe franchise, first introduced in 1982, Pegasus reflects a legacy of responsive cushioning for all-day energy return. Vomero, meanwhile, offers maximum cushioning for ultimate comfort, and Structure provides supportive cushioning for a stable ride.
The Nike Pegasus 42 will be available April 9 at nike.com and select retail partners.
