Nike Air Pegasus Wave
The Pegasus Wave reminds me a lot of a beefed up & more futuristic Pegasus 2k5. It debuted last year and has been pretty slept on since it dropped. I ended up swapping out the stock laces with a black pair & i personally like it better than the stock laces.
Materials: idk what it is about the actual structure of the shoe, but it feels well made & sturdy in hand. Idk if that makes any sense, but it feels more structured than the 2k5. Starting at the toe, there's a nubuck mudguard that transitions into a tpu panel that wraps around the toe cap & also near the back heel. What surprised me about these is the extra padding throughout the mesh areas of the upper is actually very breathable, so not only does it add more character to the aesthetic, but it's also a pretty useful feature š¤·. My favorite part is the cage on the midfoot bc it has a gradient fade from black to yellow & beneath the cage is a yellow, big hole mesh. Moving to the back heel, there's a raised translucent block with Nike branding beneath it that can be seen depending how you hold it. Another really unique feature is behind the tongue, there's a stash pocket w/ a little Nike logo on the underside of the pocket. Lastly, for branding, there's a raised mini swoosh in the middle of the toe box, Pegasus Wave branding on the tongue, & is finished off w/ a larger swoosh in the insole.
Comfort/Sizing: for comfort, these feel pretty nice on foot due to the full air unit, extra breathability, & extra padding t/o the upper. It has a nice squishy feel on foot, but enough sturdiness to not feel unsupported. For sizing, go tts for a snug fit, half up for extra room. They fit similar to the recent 95s & have a 1to1 fit tts.
Closing š¬: I personally really like the overall model & the on feet look is š„, but I don't typically wear very bright š too often. They do kinda remind me of a Balenciaga with the black laces & padded upper on feet lol idk why. There have been some neutral CWs that released recently that I do like, but overall, it's a clean model that stands out nicely w/ the current trend of runners. Thank you @malachiformayor & @nike for the care š¦.