Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Women's Running Shoe

The iconic Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 returns with more perforations and engineered mesh in the upper for targeted breathability across high-heat areas. A slimmer heel collar and tongue reduce bulk without compromising comfort, while exposed Flywire cables give you a snug fit at higher speeds.

Engineered Mesh Upper

Engineered mesh uppers will encase each foot in seamless comfort. Perforations in the fabric increase airflow to the forefoot and arch creating a better, healthier environment for your feet to thrive in. Exposed flywire cables integrate with the laces to wrap the midfoot and arch in a dynamic fit, helping to anchor you to the midsole and reduce in-shoe slippage so that you can enjoy smooth, distraction-free strides. The improved slimmer design works to reduce bulk; swathing your foot in the same snug, sock-like comfort for a fit that eliminates blisters without compromising speed and agility. A reduced tongue weight wraps around the foot for a streamlined fit, plus a heel collar that tapers away around the Achilles tendon for increased comfort and unrestricted natural movement. The bottom eyelet has been moved up to open up the forefoot flex zone, promoting natural splay and therefore a more efficient push-off.

Zoom Air Midsole

A high-resiliency sockliner lies atop a feathery midsole as an extra layer of step-in, anatomical comfort and lightweight support. Premium Cushlon ST foam makes up the main midsole; this soft and springy platform of responsiveness helps to attenuate shock, sparing your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving surfaces. Embedded within the generous Cushlon platform, and complementing its reactive nature, is a full-length Zoom Air unit. This low-profile midsole feature combines pressurised air with internal fibres to deliver responsive cushioning that springs back fast, so you can move faster.

Rubber Outsole

Duralon covers the forefoot to enhance cushioning whilst supplying soft, sticky grip. The lightweight, blown synthetic rubber compound incorporates tiny air pockets to create a smooth, pillowy ride. Waffle pistons adorn the outsole to increase shock absorption while providing multi-surface traction. The lugs have been elongated for a more efficient roll off; they reduce the amount of time the foot is on the ground, yielding snappy responsiveness. A rubber crash rail on the lateral side of the outsole acts as a durable cushioning device at contact; segmented to enhance flexibility, it encourages an even transition from heel-strike through to toe-off. To improve grip, grooves have been cut from the crash rail; horizontal-facing, they produce a stable base with increased traction. Small cutouts across the outsole expose the midsole foam to create a type of flex groove, promoting natural foot flexion whilst reducing weight. The heel is bevelled to optimise the initial touchdown, promoting a smooth transition to midstance. High-abrasion rubber at the rearfoot adds durability, resisting the traumas of ground-contact to provide you with reliable grip.