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Nike Reimagines Its Iconic Workhorse Running Shoe Like Never Before

Forget what you heard about old dogs and new tricks. Four decades later, Nike reimagines the Pegasus in a new light.

Close-up of a white Nike sneaker with mesh fabric, light beige accents, and white laces against a green background.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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The main question surrounding Nike’s new shoe isn’t why the brand made it but what took so long.

Four decades in, the Pegasus remains Nike’s most trusted daily trainer across the globe, a true do-it-all workhorse for easy runs, workouts and even races.

Just forget that thing you heard about old dogs and new tricks.

The upcoming Pegasus 1 Golf sees the well-known running shoe transform into spiked silhouette for an entirely new sport.

And frankly, the crossover feels long overdue.

Pair of black Nike React running shoes with white swoosh logos and textured soles.
The Pegasus 1 Golf is the first time Nike’s translated its modern Pegasus franchise into golf.
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For the midsole, Nike recycles the Cushlon foam of previous Pegasus models but pairs it with ReactX for up-to-speed specs.

White Nike running shoe with light beige accents and a gray swoosh logo on the side.
The midsole features a combination of Cushlon and ReactX foam.
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Close-up of a white Nike sneaker with pink and black accents and white laces.
Unique to the golf variant, side plates add stability to the design.
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Surprisingly, it swaps out a sculpted Air Zoom unit, probably the defining characteristic of the recently released Pegasus 42, for stability-focused side plates.

That said, a golf swing and running stride are significantly different movements, so it should come as some assurance that the brand didn’t just slap some spikes on a running shoe and call it a day.

Close-up of a black and gray Nike shoe sole with star-shaped and triangular traction patterns.
Integrated forefoot spikes bring on-course performance.
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Off-white Nike shoe sole with star-shaped and geometric traction patterns.
A tread pattern toward the back of the shoe keeps heels planted on the ground.
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There are also integrated forefoot spikes and molded heel for added traction.

Things translate a little more one to one on the upper, where a padded, dove-tail collar results in a snug fit for all-day comfort on the course.

Close-up of a black textured sneaker heel with a white midsole and rugged black outsole.
The dove-tail collar comes directly from the inline Pegasus model.
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Pair of black Nike running shoes with white swoosh logos and white soles, viewed from above.
A waterproof barrier trades breathability for dry feet.
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Availability and pricing

Available in early May, the Pegasus 1 Golf comes in three launch colors: black, white and “Hyper Pink.” Check out additional details and images on the Dick’s Sporting Goods product page.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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