Nike ACG Unveils the Picklejus Big-Mountain Trail Runner
Engineered for 100-mile races, the silhouette features co-molded ZoomX foam and GOATEK traction.
Summary
Nike ACG has officially announced the Picklejus a pinnacle big-mountain trail-running shoe built for 100-mile races
The model introduces a dual-density co-molded ZoomX midsole alongside a trail-tuned Flyknit upper and GOATEK traction platform
The silhouette is scheduled to release in late 2027 via Nike and select retail locations
Nike ACG has officially introduced the Nike ACG Picklejus, a pinnacle trail-running silhouette purpose-built for ultra-endurance big-mountain races. Developed through the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL), the sneaker is engineered to handle 100-plus-mile distances with a balanced focus on uphill efficiency and downhill impact protection.
The silhouette debuts Nike’s first co-molded, dual-density supercritical foam platform for trail running. A soft central ZoomX core delivers impact absorption, surrounded by a firmer ZoomX perimeter stability ring that provides plate-like support across technical terrain. Underfoot, the shoe introduces GOATEK, ACG’s proprietary outsole platform engineered to deliver 45% more traction on wet surfaces and 25% greater abrasion resistance compared to previous all-terrain Nike outsoles.
Upper construction utilizes trail-tuned Flyknit reinforced with adaptive containment cables and hydrophobic yarns to limit water absorption. A gaiter-inspired high collar secures the ankle and prevents trail debris from entering the shoe. Naming and aesthetic details nod to the cramp-relieving pickle juice used in ultra-running culture, featuring a pickle-inspired rocker profile and a bright acidic green debut colorway.
The Nike ACG Picklejus is scheduled to release in late 2027 via Nike and select retail locations.
