by Lionel Brahim Brodie III
Basketball was my first (athletic) love. When I was younger, the February of every NBA season started to mean 3 things to me: (1) Michael Jeffrey Jordan was going to play in the NBA All-Star Game, (2) Michael Jeffrey Jordan was going to debut his new Nike Air Jordan shoe, and (3) Michael Jeffrey Jordan was going to be starring in the latest Nike Air Jordan shoe commercial. Without fail, at a time close to each Feast of Saint Valentine, the aforementioned 1, 2, and 3 would happen. And I'd spend the rest of the week waiting for the shoes to hit my local sneaker shop so I could purchase. This was well before the days of online release dates, teasers, leaked images, and so on......
Running is my new, first (athletic) love. When I was younger than I am now, the June of every running season began to mean 3 things to me: (1) The Prefontaine Classic would take place in Eugene, Oregon, (2) Nike athletes would debut the new Pegasus shoe during warmups, and (3) Nike would "air" a Pegasus commercial. I watched Pre on Peacock this year, without commercials, so I don't know if #3 actually happened.....but I've been spending the last 2 weeks waiting for this shoe to hit my local sneaker shop so I could purchase, which is of course Philadelphia Runner. Lucky for me, you, us – we live in the age of online release dates, teasers, and official images, so I knew that the 5th day of this year's 6th month would be Christmas (or whatever you celebrate, if you celebrate) in June.
Here's why I'm excited about the Pegasus 41, other than the pristine "Grinch", "Winter At Tiffany's", and "Pomegranate Sunset" colorways.....I loved the Pegasus 40. They looked good, I felt fast, and even as a stability shoe wearer, I felt support with each responsive step. I love when a product does what it's supposed to. That's why the Peg has been trusted as your/our daily workhorse since 1983.
Happy Holidays!
The Tech Talk:
DON’T WASTE YOUR ENERGY. Responsive cushioning in the Nike Pegasus 41 provides an energized ride for everyday road running. Experience lighter–weight energy return with dual Air Zoom units and a ReactX foam midsole. Plus, improved engineered mesh on the upper decreases weight and increases breathability. .
Product Features:
Upgraded breathable engineered mesh upper for increased comfort.
Plush collar tongue and sockliner for a secure and comfortable fit.
Reflective toe and heel highlights.
ReactX foam midsole surrounds dual (forefoot and heel) Air Zoom units for an energized ride.
All–new ReactX foam midsole is 13% more responsive than previous React technology.
Increased the stack heights in both the forefoot and heel for added cushioning and protection.
Wider forefoot and heel provide a stable, springy platform and a responsive ride.
Signature waffle–inspired rubber outsole provided durable traction on the road, with grooves for added flexibility.
Specs:
MR–10 Last – Nike's best, most consistent fit (same as Pegasus 40).
Heel–To–Toe Drop – 10mm
Cushioning – Responsive
Support – Neutral
Crafted for performance and planet, ReactX foam is engineered to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 43% in a pair of midsoles due to reduced manufacturing process energy compared to prior React foam.
This product is made with at least 20% recycled content by weight.
The Finish Line:
The Nike Pegasus 41 is here NOW. Grinch colorway? Tiffany's colorway? Yes?!? I shall return with a full review. In the meantime, continue your online visit to pick up a pair, or come see us at one of our four locations below!
PR Center City: 1711 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
PR University City: 3621 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
PR Manayunk: 4358 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA
PR Glen Mills: 505 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills, PA
