{"id":11772,"date":"2021-04-28T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinglifeblog.ca\/?p=11772"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:07:21","slug":"nike-air-pegasus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/nike-air-pegasus\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Nike Air Pegasus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Nike Air Pegasus often flies under the radar, the shoe has been reworked almost once a year for nearly four decades and has held the spot as Nike\u2019s best-selling running shoe of all time. First introduced in 1983, the shoe was named after Pegasus \u2014 the winged horse in Greek mythology \u2014 and was designed to express quickness, almost like you\u2019re flying!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its inception, the Air Pegasus has been a lightweight staple for the running community and has evolved to incorporate new technology as the brand grows. Keep reading for a few big moments in Nike\u2019s Air Pegasus history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some highlights in Nike\u2019s Air Pegasus history&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Original Nike Pegasus (1983)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11774\" width=\"968\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-768x432.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-370x208.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-570x321.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-770x433.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-1170x658.jpg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600-1031x580.jpg 1031w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1983_Pegasus_hd_1600.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/news.nike.com\/news\/nike-air-zoom-pegasus-history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first Nike Pegasus wasn&#8217;t flashy, but the design is still used today. The shoe itself was designed by Mark Parker, Nike CEO, and Bruce Kilgore who was the employee who was also working on the Air Force 1. The shoes were a pretty great price \u2014 just $50 for the pair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nike Air Pegasus (1993)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"570\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11775\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993.jpg 960w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993-300x178.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993-768x456.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993-370x220.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993-570x338.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nike-Pegasus-1993-770x457.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.sneakerfreaker.com\/features\/nike-pegasus-retrospective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nike tried to do something a little different 10 years after the original Air Pegasus came out. In an attempt to innovate, the shoe switched over to a spandex inner sleeve. Although the change didn&#8217;t last long, and the shoe moved back to a conventional upper, it was this type of experimentation that continued to propel the shoe through the following versions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nike Air Pegasus (1996)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11777\" width=\"932\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-300x201.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-768x514.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-370x248.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-270x180.jpg 270w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-570x382.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-770x515.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-1170x783.jpg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1-866x580.jpg 866w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1996_Air_Pegasus_native_1600-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/news.nike.com\/news\/nike-air-zoom-pegasus-history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This iteration was the first version of the shoe that boasted the now-beloved air sole unit that you see in Nike&#8217;s Air Max shoes. It was touted for having a breathable mesh upper while simultaneously providing pillow-soft cushioning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nike Air Pegasus (2005)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11778\" width=\"980\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005.jpg 831w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005-300x178.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005-768x457.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005-370x220.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005-570x339.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2005-770x458.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.sneakerfreaker.com\/features\/nike-pegasus-retrospective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2005 version of the Air Pegasus has some big names behind it. That year Bernard Lagat, a long-distance running champion, had been training in the shoes for 90 miles a week making the shoes even more appealing to hardcore and casual runners alike. Plus, the shoes featured a PU crash pad, making the shoes even more comfortable than before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nike Air Pegasus+ 25 (2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11779\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-1024x819.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-300x240.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-768x614.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-370x296.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-570x456.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-770x616.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-1170x936.jpg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206-725x580.jpg 725w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/NIK1206.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.complex.com\/sneakers\/2013\/09\/the-complete-history-of-the-nike-air-pegasus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an innovative move to introduce modern features, Nike added Nike+ spot to their shoes, allowing you to insert a sensor that sends information to your iPod so that you can get detailed information about your mileage and speed once you plugged it into your computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 (2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11780\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-768x512.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-370x247.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-270x180.jpg 270w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-570x380.jpg 570w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-770x513.jpg 770w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1-870x580.jpg 870w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/https___hypebeast.com_image_2013_08_nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2013\/8\/nike-air-pegasus-30-black-atomic-red-pink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When comparing the 2013 Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 to the 1983 version, it&#8217;s easy to see that this new shoe was a sleek, contemporary take on its predecessor. With colour blocking and a bright white swoosh to draw your eye, these kicks featured a full-length zoom air to help propel runners forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No. 20 &#8211; Nike Air Pegasus 37 (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25454182_ONE_COLOUR_3_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11781\" width=\"944\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25454182_ONE_COLOUR_3_1.jpg 700w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25454182_ONE_COLOUR_3_1-300x240.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25454182_ONE_COLOUR_3_1-370x296.jpg 370w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25454182_ONE_COLOUR_3_1-570x456.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/shoes\/men\/running-shoes\/mens-air-zoom-pegasus-37-running-shoe-25454182_000_070.html#q=Nike%2BAir%2BPegasus%2B37&amp;lang=en_CA&amp;start=1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest version of Nike&#8217;s Air Pegasus just <em>looks <\/em>fast. The biggest update they made was adding a new, thicker Zoom Air bag in the forefoot of the shoe, providing more responsiveness with every stride. They also used React foam (for the first time ever in the Pegasus) which is light and springy, ensuring the shoes last for miles.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeling inspired? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/en-CA\/search?q=air+pegasus&amp;lang=en_CA\">Shop Nike Air Pegasus today<\/a>! And if you\u2019ve already got your pair, we\u2019d love to see it on social: just tag @sportinglife on Instagram for a chance to be featured!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the Nike Air Pegasus often flies under the radar, the shoe has been reworked almost once a year for nearly four decades and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":11773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[871],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","post-item","post-even"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Celebrating the Nike Air Pegasus - Sporting Life Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While the Nike Air Pegasus often flies under the radar, the shoe has been reworked almost once a year for nearly four decades and has held the spot as Nike\u2019s best-selling running shoe of all time. 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