Human intuition isn’t replaceable: Nike’s Deepa Ramprasad on an icon’s evolution

Human intuition isn’t replaceable: Nike’s Deepa Ramprasad on an icon’s evolution

As the highly anticipated Pegasus Plus 2 breaks cover, Nike’s Deepa Ramprasad reveals how biomechanics and athlete feedback shaped the new ‘super runner’

Nike Primes the Pegasus Plus 2 Running Shoe for Speed With Curved Air Zoom Unit and ZoomX Foam

Nike has unveiled the Pegasus Plus 2, which brings significant changes from the inaugural running shoe catering to fast training. Find out more about the tempo trainer here.

Nike debuts Pegasus Plus 2 as North American sales fall 6.8%

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 20, 2026, 11:05 EDT — Nike (NKE.N) introduced its Pegasus Plus 2 sneaker on Thursday, while the company reported a 6.8% drop in North American sales. Nike states that the Pegasus Plus 2 provides a minimum of 18% greater energy return.JD Sports posted a 6.8% drop in North American sales.Nike stock is…

Nike’s New Pegasus Plus 2 Aims to Reinvigorate the Brand’s Iconic Workhorse

Previous shoe models cast a long shadow on the Pegasus Plus released in 2024. Can its successor finally step into the spotlight? Nike On the heels of the Pegasus 42, released in February, Nike continues to take the Year of the Horse seriously. The Pegasus Plus 2 arrives later this month as the lighter, quicker big brother to Nike’s longstanding workhorse trainer. The Pegasus Plus 2 arrives as Nike’s go-to super trainer for easy runs, tempo r…

The Pegasus Plus 2 just brought Alphafly-style tech to everyday training as Nike reshuffles its running shoe hierarchy

Nike has revealed the Pegasus Plus 2, a new tempo-focused addition to its long-running Pegasus franchise that introduces a feature rarely seen outside the brand’s performance racing shoes.The exposed forefoot Air Zoom unit immediately recalls the look of Nike’s Alphafly 'super shoe', but the new trainer isn't a stripped-back race shoe.The spiritual successor to the Pegasus Turbo, Nike says the Pegasus Plus 2 is a versatile trainer for runners wh…