Yes.
Do they live up to the hype? Can I run in these shoes? Are they really THAT bouncy?
Yes.
It's almost too good to be true. With the Pegasus Premium, Nike has hit us with a triple stack of their most powerful running technologies: ZoomX foam, a sculpted Air Zoom unit, AND ReactX foam.
The full–length, superlight ZoomX foam provides springy cushioning. I can only describe the sensation this way: if you've ever played basketball and you're on a fast break. Your teammate passes you the ball and as you're going up for a dunk (layup in my case haha), you bounce off of the surface with the most hop you've EVER had. THIS.....in EVERY step.
The ReactX foam midsole is 13% more responsive than previous React technology. That's a better, quicker, more efficient energy transfer from your feet to the ground / track / road / treadmill and back again.
The full–length Air Zoom unit helps propel you forward like never before. You'll even WALK faster in these puppies. I'll mix them in to my weekly run club sessions, and wear at the gym when I'm in a strength training / cardio circuit. I think O.P.A.C. has some indoor track workouts on deck, so the Nike Pegasus Premium will make their way into the duffle bag for those as well. And with a release date a few days before the Broad Street Run lottery opens, grab a pair STAT.....
(1) These will more than likely sell out!
(2) You'll have time to work the shoes into your training/running rotation for the 14th Street Run.
And as an added bonus.....the Nike Pegasus Premium is a "first–class aisle seat" outfit completer. Jeans, tights, joggers, whatever. Pull up to the run fresh. Then the trey piece of technology keeps your body fresh throughout the entire run. Leave the run fresh. It's the triple crown for a running shoe!
The Tech Talk:
Meet the Nike Pegasus Premium – the most responsive and innovative Pegasus ever created for runners. Engineered for maximum responsiveness in the Nike Sport Research Lab, Nike Pegasus Premium is the first running shoe with a full–length, sculpted Air Zoom unit – so you can activate the power of Air no matter how you strike.
Product Features:
Lighter–than–air circular knit and breathable mono mesh to push you further.
Engineered for maximum responsiveness with a triplestack of Nike's most powerful running technology: ZoomX, Air Zoom, and ReactX foam.
ZoomX foam in the midsole and ReactX foam in the heel creates a new cushioning system – for a smooth, propulsive ride.
The first running shoe with a full–length, sculpted Air Zoom unit shaped to your foot.
Modified waffle outsole has high–abrasion rubber to provide traction.
The waffle traction is zonally designed to scale the lugs based on high wear zones to improve outsole durability.
Specs, And Other Details:
Heel–To–Toe Drop – 10mm
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.
The Finish Line:
The Nike Pegasus Premium is here NOW. Continue your online visit to pick up a pair!