In its 1985 release, The Nike Pegasus GX may have just been a franchise extension of the original Pegasus, and yeah, you can say it looks like the original version, but its way more snug.
The ad noted that the shoe was made of conventional midsole materials such as EVA foam - offering an average of 13% better rearfoot cushioning, and 15% forefoot cushioning. Key Feature: Breathable Mesh and Textile UpperĪ 1985 Runner's World issue featured a Nike ad that explained all of the Nike Pegasus GX's key components. Described by a European sales rep as a running shoe that looks like a “rainy day,” with its gray and navy accents, the Nike Pegasus 1983 may not have been the most flashy shoe, but its simple design became a vital component for years to come. It had a nylon upper outfitted with a light suede leather tip, and a heel counter covering and eyelet stay. It was designed by Mark Parker, Nike CEO and Bruce Kilgore, who was working on the Air Force 1, which was Nike’s first basketball shoe with air cushioning, along with other Nike designers whom gave creative input to the Pegasus. The Nike Pegasus 1983 sold for $50 at its release. RELATED: FIRST GLANCE: Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 RELATED: Celebrate 30 Years of Satisfaction with the Nike Air Pegasus Although the shoe has gone through many alterations and modifications, Nike will always strive to make this the “shoe for every runner.” Check out The Complete History of the Nike Air Pegasus. From the original Bill Bowerman waffle sole with the standard BRS 1000 rubber to this year's added fitsole sockliner that molds to the shape of your foot, the shoe is still the ideal training shoe for World Champion runners like Bernard Lagat and Mo Farah. Not only did the Pegasus give runners an affordable option, but it's a pair of durable kicks proven to meet the needs of any runner type. The Nike Pegasus began with a simple mission: "To design a more accessibly priced every person's Air training shoe," as told by Nike CEO Mark Parker. The now-classic running shoe continues to epitomize it's Greek namesake, the majestic winged horse, by providing quickness, flexibility, and added cushion. The Nike Air Pegasus has reached it's 30th anniversary this year, releasing the +30 this year for $100.
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