The Nike P-6000 debuted in 2019 as Nike's tribute to the Pegasus runners of the early 2000s, drawing inspiration directly from two beloved models: the Pegasus 25 and Pegasus 2006. The Pegasus franchise originally launched in the early 1980s, responding to athletes' needs with bouncy Air cushioning technology. After falling out of favor in the mid-to-late 1990s, the Pegasus made a strong comeback in 2000 as Nike doubled down on its commitment to the running community, delivering some of the series' most beloved designs during the 2000s era.