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 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…