Review: Nike Zoom Wildhorse & Zoom Terra Kiger

NIKE ZOOM TERRA KIGER

Despite having issues with Nike kicks in the past, both the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger and Zoom Wildhorse blew my mind w/ awesome. This particular model shares a large number of similarities with the Wildhorse, but I would consider it the “race” version.

Things that I like include it’s light weight (~8oz), it’s flexibility, the burrito-style upper, the upper materials, the grip & outsole and it’s looks. All of these factors combine to make a pretty damn impressive shoe that blossoms when racing fast on buffed-out terrain.

The major issues with this shoe include my concerns with it’s durability (the lugs have worn quite a bit and there are already some seams splitting in the upper around the ankle) & it’s fit (designed to fit tight like a track spike). Other than that, this shoe is a badass delight.

Have you had any experience in the Terra Kiger? Let me know in the comments below.

LIKED:

DISLIKED:

QUALITY: 4/5
COMFORT: 4/5
PRICE: 4/5
LOOKS: 4/5

TOTAL: 16/20

These shoes were provided by Nike for review. All opinions are my own.

NIKE ZOOM WILDHORSE

Despite having issues with Nike kicks in the past, both the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger and Zoom Wildhorse blew my mind w/ awesome. I found that the Wildhorse became my “work” horse and spent a bulk of my training miles in the past few months in this shoe. It really is surprising to me how much I enjoyed it.

While the shoe is heavier than the Terra Kiger (9+oz vs. 8oz respectively), I found that I didn’t necessarily notice the weight addition, and it felt like a much lighter shoe. Also, the upper has been awesome, the outsole grip surprising, the flexibility a delight, drainage a successs, and the overall running experience a joy.

One of the major issues I have with this shoe is the lack of a rockplate. Some people would disagree and say that the midsole provides enough protection, but after running the Gorge 50k, I found that the midsole just wasn’t enough for the longer runs. By adding a thin, light plate in the mid/forefoot, Nike could not only distinguish this shoe from the Terra Kiger, but make a stand-out performer for the technical trails and races out there. Also, the shoe seems to be wearing a bit prematurely on the outsole and outer most layer of the upper. While I have no doubt the shoe will continue to rock for hundreds of more miles, I wouldn’t expect too much wear after 100 miles of training/racing.

Have you had any experience in the Zoom Wildhorse? Let me know in the comments below.

LIKED:

DISLIKED:

QUALITY: 4/5
COMFORT: 4/5
PRICE: 4/5
LOOKS: 5/5

TOTAL: 17/20

These shoes were provided by Nike for review. All opinions are my own.