Nike Brings the Iconic ‘Forrest Gump’ Cortez Look to Its Hottest New Running Shoe

Nike Brings the Iconic ‘Forrest Gump’ Cortez Look to Its Hottest New Running Shoe

One of Nike’s newest running shoes is getting a decidedly ’70s look. The Nike Pegasus Premium “Forrest Gump” borrows the iconic Cortez colorway known best for the film that gives it its unofficial nickname. Although the sneaker is rendered almost entirely in white, it only takes a few dashes of color in the right places to embody the “Forrest Gump” look: a red Swoosh and a streak of blue running from midfoot to heel beneath the Zoom Air unit. As…

Run, Forrest, Run! The Nike Pegasus Premium Gets the Gump Treatment

Nike’s Pegasus Premium ‘Forrest Gump’ is set to launch in September 2025. Here’s everything you need to know.