The more supportive the shoe, the greater stability it can offer to your natural stride. The combination of optimized support and cushioning at the right spots ensures a stable feel with every step. The Peg 40 has neutral support. It provides the balance you need, whether you land on the ground first with your heel or with the front part. It is also ideal for both long and short runs, as it ensures a smooth transition from heel to toe.

The higher the responsiveness the shoe offers, the greater the energy return you can enjoy with every step. Whether you want to run a little faster or with a little less effort, high-responsiveness shoes offer a slightly more elastic feel with every step, so you can get even more out of every run. Nike combined Nike React technology with two Zoom Air units (one in the forefoot and one in the heel) for an exceptionally elastic and dynamic feel during toe-off.

When Nike began designing the Peg 40, they took a reverse approach, literally, starting with the application of a strip in the middle of the sole for a more stable, yet more comfortable feel, giving the impression that the Peg provides the arch of the foot with a welcoming, gentle embrace. Nike wanted the inner boundaries of the shoe to be comfortable, ventilated, and to offer a relaxed feel to the toes, arch, and heel, where the feet are most sensitive, with a specially designed circular pattern that allows the shoe to adapt to the shape of the foot.