With four decades as the leading shoe for generations of runners, the Nike Pegasus is a household name in the running world. And its legendary performance continues with the latest iteration—the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX. If you want to take your running from wet sidewalks to park trails, the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX is your waterproof, rain-or-shine kick with all the durability and protection you need. Natasha Lewis, senior product manager at Nike Running, and Kirk Christensen, global product specialist at GORE-TEX, explain why this new version of the Pegasus may be the best yet.
What’s the origin of the Nike Pegasus?
Natasha Lewis: The Pegasus is at the core of Nike’s history and heart. Launched in 1982, coinciding with the New York City Marathon, the Pegasus has been Nike’s most consistent and popular running shoe of all time. The Pegasus is about trusted fit and comfort, with responsive cushioning. Runners have loved and trusted the Pegasus for 40 years—when it was created, it was intended to be for all runners, and that’s still true today.
Why make a trail version of the Pegasus?
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