Even for a brand known with no shortage of iconic shoe designs, Nike’s Mayfly holds a special place in the hearts of runners who remember the impossibly lightweight running shoe.
Released in 2003 and clocking in at less than five ounces, the Mayfly was also famously fragile. In fact, it became the shoe’s calling card: a design so optimized for performance, it wasn’t supposed to last more than 60 miles.
Now, decades later, the Mayfly will return … sort of.
The brand-new Pegasus LV8 Collection will see three Nike running shoes adopt the Mayfly’s iconic yellow colorway, complete with the original’s black graphic inspired by the wings of the mayfly insect.
Headlining the collection is the Pegasus Premium LV8, easily Nike’s most advanced daily trainer ever.
