Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 ESS Women's Running Shoes

Your relationship with the Pegasus is unlike anything else. Faithful. Reliable. The pair that's always there, pushing the running world forward, while putting your wants and needs first. With a speedy Zoom Air engine on top of softer, more responsive ReactX foam, the Pegasus 41 is quietly unlike any other Pegasus Nike has ever made. A springy ride for any run is better for all runners on this planet, and all planets where we run.

Engineered Mesh Upper

The upper is made of an engineered mesh that's even lighter and more breathable than the Peg 40 to create an inviting feel and fit. The inner confines of the shoe are comfortable, highly-tuned mesh provides a breathable and forgiving experience in the toes, arch and heel areas of your feet, which are most sensitive. Perforations in the fabric increase airflow, creating a healthier environment for your feet to thrive in. When temperatures rise, the well-ventilated upper ensures a constant cooling effect, powering you through any workout. The mesh is designed to stretch with your foot for a comfortable shape and fit as you move throughout the gait cycle. Built with the same internal materials and padding as its predecessor, the Pegasus 41 will hug your foot with an implemented midfoot band for a more secure but forgiving sensation. A wider forefoot creates more space for your toes, while maintaining the shoe's fit to ensure increased comfort. Midfoot webbing provides a snug fit, whilst more foam in the tongue helps to cushion the top of the foot to reduce irritation. At the same time, reflective elements enhance visibility in low-light conditions. Completing the upper is a lacing system that locks down the midfoot, reduces in-shoe slippage and enhances support for distraction-free strides.

Nike ReactX Midsole

Providing you with soft, lightweight and durable foam, the shoes utilise Nike ReactX so that you can get even closer to the ground without sacrificing comfort and speed. This, therefore, delivers you with feathery durability plus smooth responsiveness. ReactX foam reduces the carbon footprint of the midsole by at least 43% compared to previous Nike React foam, helping support the planet. The reactive nature of this clever midsole material absorbs impact and expels it back for a bounce-like effect. This energy-return technology reduces superfluous muscle power, diminishes fatigue, enhances performance and keeps you going longer. Soft, generous, and substantial, ReactX will spare your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving concrete and infuse every stride with the kind of zealous power that is often elusive in the running world. Embedded within the generous ReactX platform, and complementing its reactive nature, are two Zoom Air units - one in the forefoot and one in the heel. This low-profile midsole feature combines pressurised air with internal fibres to deliver responsive cushioning that springs back quickly, so you move faster. Twice as big as previous versions, the unit delivers more bounce with every step. It's top-loaded to be closer to your foot for better responsiveness as you move through the gait cycle. Nike broadened the forefoot and heel width compared to the Peg 40. The extra room provides a stable, springy Zoom Air engine for extra horsepower when you need it.

Rubber Outsole

Produced using a waffle-inspired rubber outsole, the Pegasus 41 ensures extraordinary traction in varied conditions. The durable rubber provides a strong grip, protecting itself from damage and users from slipping. The rubber is placed in high-wear areas such as the forefoot and heel to increase durability and resist heel strike trauma, for a reliable and long-lasting running buddy. The rubber has been removed in the midfoot to reduce weight, further enhancing the lighter-than-air feel of this shoe. Wave-like flex grooves also feature on the outsole to supply added traction and flexibility underfoot.