For women who take their daily mileage seriously without wanting a shoe that looks the part and nothing else, the women's Nike Pegasus 42 is the most compelling Peg in years. The defining upgrade is a curved, full-length Air Zoom unit - a first for the Pegasus - engineered to deliver a propulsive, energised feel from heel to toe-off rather than the separate forefoot and heel units of the 41. Sitting beneath that is a ReactX foam midsole, 13% more responsive than previous React technology, and the two together generate what Nike describes as 15% greater energy return over its predecessor - a meaningful gain that everyday runners will feel across every kilometre. A soft, lightweight mesh upper keeps the whole build breathable and comfortable mile after mile, while an updated MR-10 2.0 last gives the Hyper Pink colourway a slightly roomier toe box and forefoot than the 41, addressing one of the few criticisms of that model. The updated Waffle outsole rounds out the package with high-abrasion rubber and flex grooves for traction and ground flexibility on road surfaces. This is a women's Nike running shoe that earns its place in any regular rotation.

• Full-length sculpted Air Zoom unit for a propulsive, energised ride from heel to toe-off
• ReactX foam midsole - 13% more responsive than previous React technology
• Updated MR-10 2.0 last with additional forefoot and toe box volume vs Pegasus 41
• Soft, lightweight mesh upper for breathability and comfort
• Updated Waffle outsole with high-abrasion rubber and flex grooves for road traction
• Weight: approx. 243g (Women's US 8) - Heel-to-toe drop: 10mm
• Colourway: Hyper Pink with Black and Laser Crimson details