Watching this channel will start me with trail running. I just bought a vest and yesterday this shoe. This channel is really inspiring. Keep up the good work!
I wore 2010 Nike Baseball turfs for years for off road hiking, light jogging, and training on wet concrete…the dotted pattern tread used was the best grip I’ve come across. I’m def a trainer more than a runner, but it’s the only shoe I’ve ever had confidence in jumping from rock to rock and over wet streams.
Your shoe reviews are amazing and the most entertaining stuff I watch. It's all gumdrops and marshmallows. I blame you for the 15 pairs of shoes i have in rotation. Thanks for all you do.
I was so surprised by the evolution of this shoe, that I bought two pairs in two weeks, I can say that it is my favorite trail shoe for all the years that I run, this shoe is amazing, it m 'completely diverted from the hoka mafate speed 2, altra olympus 3.5 and other brooks caldera 4, even from my last asics trabuco max, that is to say if they had an effect on me, I find the look to fall, really very beautiful, even magnificent, in terms of comfort, I still wonder how Nike did to achieve this, they wouldn't have molded the shoe on my feet !!! ji a Morton nevroma on my feet, that's the main reason I would run in hoka / altra ...... so as not to feel the terrain, and these nike do the job admirably well, and that thanks in large part al air zoom unit under the front feet, which has the advantage of not losing its damping properties over hours and kilometers, a first very good thing, as regards the react foam, I was a little afraid of its sagging , but it is not, no problem at this level either in 150 miles, as far as stability is concerned, it is true that at the beginning, I had a little trouble, but now, I am in full confidence, even in the technique, like what, you should not trust the first impression, and often put a few miles on a shoe. Led laces, indeed I find them a little thin and too short, and not elastic enough , I have to take care of the lacing so as not to be bothered, so I look for r a change of laces ....... for the grip on wet ground, not the best, but not the worst either, I would like to point out that I made my first long outing with these TK7s on technical terrain, with a lot of stones and in the pouring rain, and I didn t slipped more than my friends with their hoka mafates speed 2 and their vibram soles, and I have the impression that the more the sole wears, the better the grip becomes on these Nike TK7. I will take the start of the UTMB next August, and for the moment, it is these TK7s which will be at my feet on the starting line, I also test the Brooks catamount in parallel, I can already say that it is less comfortable, and that it grips less well in the wet, to see in several additional km, hoping not to have been too long.
Have the 6. Took it out on a rainy day. That was the last time I took it for a run. Felt like roller skates...Had to stop running because I lost all confidence in the shoe’s traction...sounds like they still haven’t fixed that major problem on the 7.
I have the wildhorse 4. Best upper fit I've had on a shoe other than the inov8 g270. Worst grip I've ever had on a hill shoe. They've only had 4 years to fix that problem. 🤣
I have the wildhorse 7. It's great but for zero grip in the wet - especially on hard rock that will hurt a lot of I stack it. How on earth that outsole rubber passes quality control / testing is beyond me. I'd happily take a higher wear, softer outsole
Big time. I don’t want to have to worry if there might be a moist root or rock when I decide what shoe to put on. The bad rubber compound is a deal breaker for me. There’s too many other trail shoes that don’t have that problem
Between the Kigers and the Catamounts for trail races, honestly...I would go for my Kigers because they're so nimble and I feel like they have a little more grip than the Catamounts. Not much, but just a little bit. I have the Kiger 6s and I wore them for my trail half marathon yesterday. The trails yesterday were dry, with a little bit of mud, but plenty of rocks, roots, and they were mainly single track. The Kigers were perfect for this because I was able to dart between all the things with ease. Thank you for posting this! The lighting is SICKENING, btw.
Why on earth cant Nike produce a decent outsole? The shoes are soooo good, but the lack of grip is a real issue. Imagine this shoe with the grip from the 6 or 8 mm lugs from an Inov8 shoe 🤩 Then you would have a near perfect trail shoe. But here in the wet conditions in Denmark, these shoes are almost deadly.
The version 6 is my all time favorite and currently on my second pair. In the running store I noticed a few things whilst trying it on. The shoe feels heavier than previous versions; and the fit is bigger. I'm a size 10 in everything from Hoka to Salomon but felt better in size 9.5. Curious why the weight issue wasn't mentioned in the video. Otherwise the shoe feels much more "cushy" which being a light weight runner doesn't really matter to me.
I've been in the last couple gens of the Wildhorse and have been curious about a somewhat lighter, less 'trail' of a shoe. Like you, I seem to always be happy with Nike and their trail shoes. So, given your review, I'll probably pull the trigger on a pair. Thanks. Now, to watch the review of the Wildhorse!
Dude I'm in agony. I have had the 6's since the first day they came out, and I love them so much. They are the closest thing I've ever had to the perfect shoe. The lace up is ABSOLUTELY fiddly, but the trade off is that when you get it right, it's absolute PERFECT. I want to try the 7's but I feel like I'll prefer the air zoom in the heel rather than the forefoot. But my HUGE disaliek of the 6's (and it seems like it carried over to the 7's) but that HORRIBLE outsole. Absolutely atrocious is wet weather. I would GLADLY pay $20-$40 more if they would just put a Vibram Megagrip sole on these. They would literally be the perfect shoe it they did. Thank yo so much for all your content! It's incredibly valuable and palatable
Ethan-GR. Hello from Scotland. My first time on here, loved both your reviews on the Terra Kiger 7 & Wildhorse 7. I am glad I found you as I was just about to order both and pick one, however, the Scottish weather isn't the best and muddy as a only a pig could love at the moment. Like you, I love Nike shoes. So, in your opinion, what Nike shoe is the best in wet & muddy conditions? I am both running and dog walking so it's all about varying degrees of grip, grip, grip!
Do you have any recommendations for PNW Softball? A good option for turf and dirt? Running bases and fielding balls? Running on grass, wet/dry and possible muddy. Quick, explosive base running. Quick back and forth darting. Agility and speed. Not too bulky? I know..super picky. For years I have used the Speedcross GTX and they really are great. Have been my favorite to date. However, they are a little bulky and a little heavy and for someone with speed, it’s a little frustrating to feel weighed down and unable to really feel the ground below. The grip is awesome, though, which makes them my go-to still. Need traction but still lightweight. I have yet to try the wildcross, but not sure if they are still too bulky…any suggestions? Oh! And maybe something that stays or has the option of neutral tones/basic colors..considering I use them for team sports ;) cleats are out of the equation..my feet and ankles just can’t tolerate them. Thanks!!
Totally agree with your analysis. I love my pair in the dry, really nimble and comfy with decent pop and not as harsh on the calves as the g270s due to the 4mm drop. If Nike teamed with vibram or developed a decent rubber compound these would be game changers. Maybe they make the compound so hard for longevity? Everyone I know who I’ve spoken to would pay more for a decent rubber and I replace mine every 6 months so a softer compound would be fine. I also struggle with the laces compared to the 6 but have got it dialled now. For all its faults I still reach for these on most trail runs over my salaomons and perigrines so whilst I love them they are also very frustrating due to the lack of traction🤷♂️
I've never really understood why people have a problem with the grip of Terra Kigers on wet surfaces. Sure, the lugs are pretty much useless is deep mud, but otherwise I've never had a single issue with slippage in Terra Kigers (5s and 6s) on wet rock or on wet trails
I think it largely depends on the geology. I have problems with grip on wet limestone but not granite for instance. That said, 99% of the time it doesn't matter and most trail shoes you going to slip a bit.
I really wanted to love these. I usually wear Altras, and found the toe box in the TK7 accommodating. I love the way they feel, until headed downhill. I’m wondering if this version of React is too squishy? It feels like it compresses so much that my foot is balancing on the relatively narrow air pod and they feel super wobbly as a result.
Im facing a blisters issue with Terra Kiger 7. After a long run (20+km) I have this troubles with my left foot thumb. I don't know why. Probably because I used to have Nike - Pegasus Trail 36 - where is drop 10mm and here is only 3 or 4mm. Im very disappointed with that but its probably connected because of my foot is not compatible with this shoe. I tried almost change everything like socks etc... but its still here. For the shorter run its okay.
I have narrow feet and had to send back my US11 Terra Kiger 6 as I found the toe box a bit too accommodating. Do you think going down half a size would work? Is there enough length?
Appreciate the review. The TK has long been my fav trail shoe; however, the 7 for me is meh. It feels like it's starting to trend away from the race inspired origins. For my biomechanics, the air pocket & react foam feel muted at speed (idk, perhaps due to weight gains of this version) and especially when compared to something like the Catamount. IMHO, the 6 felt more spry, light and willing to turnover at quicker paces (i.e. sub 6 on dry colorado trails). Compared to the 6, this version is pretty much more of everything: it's heavier, has a taller stack height, is actually longer, has more air & more bulk. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice shoe and it'd be a great update to the wild horse, it's just disappointing as the updated TK.
"5 critera are build quality, comfort, fit, price and looks, of course they're all objective" ...think you meant subjective... great review nevertheless (as per usual)
Why would you need solid wet grip when you have that sweh pull tab? Come on, Nike ain't serious about trail shoes anymore (nor were they really ever). 99.9999% of their budget goes to Vaporfly now.
I dig the looks and got a feeling...it will be your fault if I buy more shoes....kidding. I have had good luck w Wild cross in wet conditions to include bridges.-jus sayin.
On the back of this - I for one won't be giving Nike Trail any more of my money despite liking the shoes, seems their treatment of athletes and broader to contribution to the sport is so far behind what other companies are doing that, for me, they don't deserve their market share in this space.
😃 A buy? Problems with grip on trails not to mention the high price. I sense a compromise it has been all about the Benjamins 😝 You do suffer from frustration on how to market the Nike trail shoe 😜 👎
A company with Nike's budget and experience can't even make a shoe that fits right and it doesn't grip in wet conditions. Those are pretty basic fundamental requirements of a trail shoe. What a load of crap!
I just got these. Running off the Kiger 4s. I have a wider foot and have a hard time finding a shoe that fits. I run wet technical trails in North Vancouver. The low drop and light sole give great ground feel. The 7s definitely have more cush and rounder edges. Hopefully they go just as fast with all the additional support.
Watching this channel will start me with trail running. I just bought a vest and yesterday this shoe. This channel is really inspiring. Keep up the good work!
I wore 2010 Nike Baseball turfs for years for off road hiking, light jogging, and training on wet concrete…the dotted pattern tread used was the best grip I’ve come across. I’m def a trainer more than a runner, but it’s the only shoe I’ve ever had confidence in jumping from rock to rock and over wet streams.
Your shoe reviews are amazing and the most entertaining stuff I watch. It's all gumdrops and marshmallows. I blame you for the 15 pairs of shoes i have in rotation. Thanks for all you do.
Same here :)
I was so surprised by the evolution of this shoe, that I bought two pairs in two weeks, I can say that it is my favorite trail shoe for all the years that I run, this shoe is amazing, it m 'completely diverted from the hoka mafate speed 2, altra olympus 3.5 and other brooks caldera 4, even from my last asics trabuco max, that is to say if they had an effect on me, I find the look to fall, really very beautiful, even magnificent, in terms of comfort, I still wonder how Nike did to achieve this, they wouldn't have molded the shoe on my feet !!! ji a Morton nevroma on my feet, that's the main reason I would run in hoka / altra ...... so as not to feel the terrain, and these nike do the job admirably well, and that thanks in large part al air zoom unit under the front feet, which has the advantage of not losing its damping properties over hours and kilometers, a first very good thing, as regards the react foam, I was a little afraid of its sagging , but it is not, no problem at this level either in 150 miles, as far as stability is concerned, it is true that at the beginning, I had a little trouble, but now, I am in full confidence, even in the technique, like what, you should not trust the first impression, and often put a few miles on a shoe. Led laces, indeed I find them a little thin and too short, and not elastic enough , I have to take care of the lacing so as not to be bothered, so I look for r a change of laces ....... for the grip on wet ground, not the best, but not the worst either, I would like to point out that I made my first long outing with these TK7s on technical terrain, with a lot of stones and in the pouring rain, and I didn t slipped more than my friends with their hoka mafates speed 2 and their vibram soles, and I have the impression that the more the sole wears, the better the grip becomes on these Nike TK7. I will take the start of the UTMB next August, and for the moment, it is these TK7s which will be at my feet on the starting line, I also test the Brooks catamount in parallel, I can already say that it is less comfortable, and that it grips less well in the wet, to see in several additional km, hoping not to have been too long.
Have the 6. Took it out on a rainy day. That was the last time I took it for a run. Felt like roller skates...Had to stop running because I lost all confidence in the shoe’s traction...sounds like they still haven’t fixed that major problem on the 7.
I have the wildhorse 4. Best upper fit I've had on a shoe other than the inov8 g270. Worst grip I've ever had on a hill shoe. They've only had 4 years to fix that problem. 🤣
please please please do a pegasus trail 3 review!
I have the wildhorse 7. It's great but for zero grip in the wet - especially on hard rock that will hurt a lot of I stack it. How on earth that outsole rubber passes quality control / testing is beyond me. I'd happily take a higher wear, softer outsole
I hated the color way at first. But longer you show it, starting to dig it
Wish Nike would just use Vibram soles and jack the price up 10 bucks I would pay .
Big time. I don’t want to have to worry if there might be a moist root or rock when I decide what shoe to put on. The bad rubber compound is a deal breaker for me. There’s too many other trail shoes that don’t have that problem
Between the Kigers and the Catamounts for trail races, honestly...I would go for my Kigers because they're so nimble and I feel like they have a little more grip than the Catamounts. Not much, but just a little bit. I have the Kiger 6s and I wore them for my trail half marathon yesterday.
The trails yesterday were dry, with a little bit of mud, but plenty of rocks, roots, and they were mainly single track. The Kigers were perfect for this because I was able to dart between all the things with ease.
Thank you for posting this! The lighting is SICKENING, btw.
Interesting comparison, have you tried the G270? They might be closer on paper to the Kiger 6.
Why on earth cant Nike produce a decent outsole? The shoes are soooo good, but the lack of grip is a real issue. Imagine this shoe with the grip from the 6 or 8 mm lugs from an Inov8 shoe 🤩 Then you would have a near perfect trail shoe. But here in the wet conditions in Denmark, these shoes are almost deadly.
These Kieger and Wild horse 🐎 combo reviews are the best.
Picked these up for 16 bucks today, worth it💯
If only Nike had the R&D budget to test in wet conditions.
Hahaha!
Or Nike sponsored athletes to give feedback
@@RowOfMushyTiT Hard to keep track of who's on the roster when you keep letting them go I suppose!
Or if they were based out of Oregon. 🤔
Or if they just didn't HQ in such an arid area :)
The version 6 is my all time favorite and currently on my second pair. In the running store I noticed a few things whilst trying it on. The shoe feels heavier than previous versions; and the fit is bigger. I'm a size 10 in everything from Hoka to Salomon but felt better in size 9.5. Curious why the weight issue wasn't mentioned in the video. Otherwise the shoe feels much more "cushy" which being a light weight runner doesn't really matter to me.
I've been in the last couple gens of the Wildhorse and have been curious about a somewhat lighter, less 'trail' of a shoe. Like you, I seem to always be happy with Nike and their trail shoes. So, given your review, I'll probably pull the trigger on a pair. Thanks. Now, to watch the review of the Wildhorse!
I’ve been running in Pegasus 36 Trail. And trying to find a more “trail” replacement for them. How does the Kiger match up?
I’m enjoying my pair. They definitely have more protection underfoot than my version 5s.
Same sizing than Terra Kiger 5? Thank you!
@@alvaropacheco5891 They are very similar, slightly narrower in the toe box.
That pull tab. What a lifestyle shoe design!
Used Kiger 4 and Kiger 5 and never had any problems with grip. On snow Speedgoat 4 felt worse.
I now have both the kiger 7 and wildhorse 7. I think the kiger definitely gets the edge in grip but for long miles the wildhorse gets the nod.
Dude I'm in agony. I have had the 6's since the first day they came out, and I love them so much. They are the closest thing I've ever had to the perfect shoe. The lace up is ABSOLUTELY fiddly, but the trade off is that when you get it right, it's absolute PERFECT. I want to try the 7's but I feel like I'll prefer the air zoom in the heel rather than the forefoot. But my HUGE disaliek of the 6's (and it seems like it carried over to the 7's) but that HORRIBLE outsole. Absolutely atrocious is wet weather. I would GLADLY pay $20-$40 more if they would just put a Vibram Megagrip sole on these. They would literally be the perfect shoe it they did. Thank yo so much for all your content! It's incredibly valuable and palatable
Ethan-GR. Hello from Scotland.
My first time on here, loved both your reviews on the Terra Kiger 7 & Wildhorse 7. I am glad I found you as I was just about to order both and pick one, however, the Scottish weather isn't the best and muddy as a only a pig could love at the moment. Like you, I love Nike shoes. So, in your opinion, what Nike shoe is the best in wet & muddy conditions? I am both running and dog walking so it's all about varying degrees of grip, grip, grip!
The back pull tab I think is more like a loop to hang your shoes with a carabiner... works being angled.
I enjoyed the review. Feedback: The blue and red lighting accents are distracting.
the fps says 60 but the video looks 24-ish?
Always great reviews .. so how would these compare with the sense 4 pro .. ?
Need a new shoe for a 50km .
Cheers
so what you're saying is.. it's subtle?
i run terra kiger 6 and love them. they were at the outlets for 56 bucks i had to buy multiple pairs
Do you have any recommendations for PNW Softball? A good option for turf and dirt? Running bases and fielding balls? Running on grass, wet/dry and possible muddy. Quick, explosive base running. Quick back and forth darting. Agility and speed. Not too bulky? I know..super picky. For years I have used the Speedcross GTX and they really are great. Have been my favorite to date. However, they are a little bulky and a little heavy and for someone with speed, it’s a little frustrating to feel weighed down and unable to really feel the ground below. The grip is awesome, though, which makes them my go-to still. Need traction but still lightweight. I have yet to try the wildcross, but not sure if they are still too bulky…any suggestions? Oh! And maybe something that stays or has the option of neutral tones/basic colors..considering I use them for team sports ;) cleats are out of the equation..my feet and ankles just can’t tolerate them. Thanks!!
Pull tab!
True size or run smaller?
Which of the road Nikes has the same fit? Ensure continuity?
Totally agree with your analysis. I love my pair in the dry, really nimble and comfy with decent pop and not as harsh on the calves as the g270s due to the 4mm drop. If Nike teamed with vibram or developed a decent rubber compound these would be game changers. Maybe they make the compound so hard for longevity? Everyone I know who I’ve spoken to would pay more for a decent rubber and I replace mine every 6 months so a softer compound would be fine. I also struggle with the laces compared to the 6 but have got it dialled now. For all its faults I still reach for these on most trail runs over my salaomons and perigrines so whilst I love them they are also very frustrating due to the lack of traction🤷♂️
Do you think these can be used in a gym?
I've never really understood why people have a problem with the grip of Terra Kigers on wet surfaces. Sure, the lugs are pretty much useless is deep mud, but otherwise I've never had a single issue with slippage in Terra Kigers (5s and 6s) on wet rock or on wet trails
I think it largely depends on the geology. I have problems with grip on wet limestone but not granite for instance. That said, 99% of the time it doesn't matter and most trail shoes you going to slip a bit.
Love the shoe (T5) but they slip even on wet road…. Such a shame….
I'm curious about that too. I have great balance and will only go tits up if it's pure ice. Are these claims exaggerated?
I think the regular Pegasus for the street has more wet-grip than the Nike trail shoes.
I really wanted to love these. I usually wear Altras, and found the toe box in the TK7 accommodating. I love the way they feel, until headed downhill. I’m wondering if this version of React is too squishy? It feels like it compresses so much that my foot is balancing on the relatively narrow air pod and they feel super wobbly as a result.
Currently running in these. Great fit, but definitely not enough underfoot protection for Colorado's rocky trails!
Hi
How is the sizing? I'm normally size 9 UK but ordered half size down and I'm a bit worried that they gonna be to small.
Im facing a blisters issue with Terra Kiger 7. After a long run (20+km) I have this troubles with my left foot thumb. I don't know why. Probably because I used to have Nike - Pegasus Trail 36 - where is drop 10mm and here is only 3 or 4mm. Im very disappointed with that but its probably connected because of my foot is not compatible with this shoe. I tried almost change everything like socks etc... but its still here. For the shorter run its okay.
In comfort, which is better the adidas ultraboost or nike kigger 7? Running them on concrete and on a bit of rocks.
Is it suitable for asphalt roads? Do you provide blood for the knees?
Would you recommend these as just "casual every day" sneakers?
Look at you with that mid foot strike
Version 2 was so perfect!!!
Not running on wet surfaces. Well, does that not rule out this as the one trail shoe you have? For most of the world at least......
My man throw in the Pegasus trail 3 and make a whole comparison of the Nike trail shoes!
So what would be the equivalent shoe with good wet grip?
I'm thinking of the G270, Sense 4 pro or Catamounts.
What about Pegasus Trail?
I have narrow feet and had to send back my US11 Terra Kiger 6 as I found the toe box a bit too accommodating. Do you think going down half a size would work? Is there enough length?
What would you recommend for trail running on m mud and wet terrain
Appreciate the review. The TK has long been my fav trail shoe; however, the 7 for me is meh. It feels like it's starting to trend away from the race inspired origins. For my biomechanics, the air pocket & react foam feel muted at speed (idk, perhaps due to weight gains of this version) and especially when compared to something like the Catamount. IMHO, the 6 felt more spry, light and willing to turnover at quicker paces (i.e. sub 6 on dry colorado trails). Compared to the 6, this version is pretty much more of everything: it's heavier, has a taller stack height, is actually longer, has more air & more bulk. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice shoe and it'd be a great update to the wild horse, it's just disappointing as the updated TK.
"5 critera are build quality, comfort, fit, price and looks, of course they're all objective" ...think you meant subjective... great review nevertheless (as per usual)
Please try Pegasus Trail 3
Is it just me or does every shoe he reviews just look better in the video than on the website display?
how are they on road?
Does Ginger Runner still run?
"Its bad... don't like it" made me laugh so hard lol.
I always love your reviews - but surely the "Buy, try, why" is a conclusion, not a criteria? Because I can't help myself. I bleed red ink. Sorry.
Why would you need solid wet grip when you have that sweh pull tab? Come on, Nike ain't serious about trail shoes anymore (nor were they really ever). 99.9999% of their budget goes to Vaporfly now.
Preach !
I dig the looks and got a feeling...it will be your fault if I buy more shoes....kidding. I have had good luck w Wild cross in wet conditions to include bridges.-jus sayin.
VJ for life.
How does this compare to a pegasus 38 trail? Would you buy them as an every day shoe and not just for trails?
so wait for something else .....? ...wow.. surprised by the verdict .. I’m gonna pass on these though. great review
Очень жалко что гугл переводчик не перевёл этот обзор. Очень интересно было бы послушать.
Ok cool
On the back of this - I for one won't be giving Nike Trail any more of my money despite liking the shoes, seems their treatment of athletes and broader to contribution to the sport is so far behind what other companies are doing that, for me, they don't deserve their market share in this space.
first ! yeah !!!!
😃 A buy? Problems with grip on trails not to mention the high price. I sense a compromise it has been all about the Benjamins 😝 You do suffer from frustration on how to market the Nike trail shoe 😜 👎
A company with Nike's budget and experience can't even make a shoe that fits right and it doesn't grip in wet conditions. Those are pretty basic fundamental requirements of a trail shoe. What a load of crap!
So sad that the grip is still very bad!!:(
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I just got these. Running off the Kiger 4s. I have a wider foot and have a hard time finding a shoe that fits. I run wet technical trails in North Vancouver. The low drop and light sole give great ground feel. The 7s definitely have more cush and rounder edges. Hopefully they go just as fast with all the additional support.