When you run, your needs change; Pace. Terrain. Fatigue. That's why one shoe is rarely enough.
With three clear categories and a focus on shoe rotation, you now have the chance to match your training with exactly what your feet need.
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Three categories – Three running experiences
The new structure is divided into three easily recognizable categories – each with its own focus:
Pegasus – Responsive cushioning
is the shoe most runners can use, as it focuses on balance between lightness and cushioning. The shoe is responsive cushioning to keep your energy throughout the run. It also encourages speed and dynamism.
Vomero – Maximum cushioning
is for the best comfort – ideal for long, easy runs or days when you want extra bounce. The shoes have a wide foam platform, sacrificing lightness for immense comfort.
Structure – Supportive cushioning
features can be found in the series name: Structure. The firmer midsole is designed for stability, which many runners appreciate. Give your ankles a well-deserved break after hard intervals or long runs.
Icon, Plus, and Premium – Shades of cushioning
Each category in Nike's new setup can be nuanced by what they call silhouettes. Each category has an icon model, representing the core of the category's experience:
Pegasus 42 (responsive), Vomero 18 (maximum), and Structure 26 (stable). All shoes are based on Nike's classic series, with years of development and experience behind them.
Additionally, there are “Plus” models and “Premium” versions in each silo, which Nike also calls the categories. “Plus” and “Premium” add technologies to the base categories and offer, for example, higher comfort in each silo.
Plus models are an upgraded version, where the basic feel is the same, but the shoes use ZoomX foam, making them more responsive and even lighter.
Premium models are the top models within each silo, where Nike's engineers go all in on performance, design, and details; the shoes feature the latest technology and are in many ways a glimpse into the future of Nike's shoe development.
Currently, all shoes are launched in the Pegasus silo: Pegasus 41, and .
In the Vomero silo, only Vomero 18 and Vomero Plus are launched. I am very fond of Vomero Plus and have written a comprehensive review of it. The awaited Vomero Premium launches in October this year.
The Structure category is currently only available in its icon silhouette, Structure 26, which has just been launched but is already a staple in my shoe rotation.
Nike has made it simpler to assemble your shoe rotation. By rotating between multiple shoes, you distribute the running load and reduce injury risk. Additionally, each shoe is designed for different purposes, adding variety to your many runs.
With three clear silos, and the silhouettes' nuances of them, you now have the chance to match your training with exactly the gear your feet need.
Define your needs, find the shoes that suit you, happy training.
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