The shoe excelled in all situations and gave us the confidence to run quick in less desirable conditions. We tested it during a particularly wet fall in both Pennsylvania on rural roads and in New York City, dodging manhole covers and slick road markings.

The tread underfoot has been reworked so that triangles in the forefoot include grooves and channels to disperse water when you load the shoe with weight. Many brands have partnered with rubber companies for tread-Adidas uses Continental, Under Armour works with Michelin, and just about everybody else adds Vibram to various models-but Nike has made its own compound that really does offer secure grip on damp roads. The Shield version’s outsole is made from what Nike dubs “Storm-Tread,” the company’s proprietary wet weather rubber. Testers felt it too, saying the shoe felt a little stiff and hard, but liked it for long runs on cold days. Tests in our lab show the heel, in particular, isn’t as soft. This shoe is likely going to feel slightly firmer than the standard Pegasus 35. Although a stateside release has yet to be announced, this Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo has started to release at Nike Hong Kong. Across the liner is an all over pattern while ‘HKG 852’, ‘RUN’ and ‘FAST’ is placed on the forefoot stripe. A smooth platform that has some “pop.” Trevor Raab A Midsole for Spring Marathon TrainingĪ mix of Cushlon (the foam long used in the Peg) and air cushioning deliver a smooth-riding platform that has some “pop”-the fast feeling that speedy runners appreciate. Looking closer it comes dressed in a Black, Volt and Black color combination.

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