Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Keep your pace up with these Nike trail-running shoes. They're one of the lightest trail-running shoes Nike has every made. And they have sticky, steady soles so you can make quick, agile moves.




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View all Nike Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Minimal Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 30.3 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25.3 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Engineered Leno Weave |
| Midsole | Cushlon |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip |
| Rock Plate | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.5 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8 11/16 | 8 13/16 | 9 | 9 3/16 | 9 3/8 | 9 1/2 | 9 5/8 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/8 | 10 3/8 | 10 1/2 | 10 5/8 | 10 7/8 | 11 | 11 1/8 | 11 3/8 | 11 1/2 | 11 5/8 | 12 | 12 3/8 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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I loved the low profile and look of these shoes, but they are only show to ever give me foot problems. I have gone through 3 pairs of previous Pegasus Trails and was looking for a similar low profile shoes for trail running: hiking and thought this show would be perfect. After wearing them for about 50 miles, they were first shoe I ever wore that caused me to get a stress fracture. After recovering I can run in any shoe, even barefoot, but as soon as I slide these back on the pain returns. I am hoping I just got a bad shoe because I love how these look and wish they preformed better.
Completely different shoe from the 6’s 7’s and 8’s. Run bigger in size. The old ones were better cheap material. Nike is going in the wrong direction.
Just got them tonight and did a quick half mile just to test them, love the plate for added stability and the foam is a lot sturdier but still very responsive, although I like the light weight mesh I think a goretex or cordura version would make them 5 stars.
I love the Terra Kiger line! The Kiger 8 is my favorite shoe of all time, only thing I wear. I was very excited when I finally got the 10, love the low to the ground feeling, love the grip. From first glance of the shoe I thought the toe box would be uncomfortable, but my toes have space to spread. If I had one complaint it would be that I miss the glove fit that the terra kigers usually give me, then new righting system doesn’t feel so efficient. I was very excited to try the new vibram soul for grip, grip is there. I use my Terra kigers 8 for every type of hike. I use them as approach shoes, and I know they arent made for that, but I just have so much confidence in them. And the fit is all time. I know I should go get an actual approach shoes for what I do. But I was hopeful with the new vibran souls I’d still be able to wear my kigers. I do really like the 10. But I have to tighten so tight to get my foot not to move on uneven terrain. Please make the Terra kiger 8 again with the same wide toe box the cool plastic toe protection with the new grippy souls. Please please please Like I did with the Terra kiger 8 I would try to buy every last size 12 !!!! Then Terra kiger 10 is a Good shoe , it’s my second favorite!
10 miles in but absolutely love these shoes. Minimal enough to feel the trail, enough cushion for comfort and the grip of the cleared sole works perfectly in slicker terrain. Love the overall looks and the yellow color definitely gets noticed. I sized up a 1/2 size as I always do in trail runners and have zero complaints about the fit. Looking forward to grabbing another pair to add to the rotation soon.
Kigers have been my favorite shoe for a long time, have had many pairs of them over the years. Fit perfectly and needed no significant changes. This version for whatever reason is designed after a foot that’s not a humans foot. The arch now is on the heel, and the toe indents in the insert don’t line up with my toes. It’s such a drastic difference that I’m confused why this wasn’t put in the description.
Really liking this version of the Terra Kiger. It’s a simple shoe that just works and feels really nimble and fast. I actually really enjoy the feel of the midsole- although it’s a fairly unexciting blend of EVA I think it has a nice ride and reliable feel. Been a go to in my rotation!
Nike ruined my favorite trail shoe. The design and color ways are terrible, this doesn’t look like a trail shoe anymore. The fit isn’t as comfortabler as the perfectly made Kiger 9. i waited a long time for this new release, very disappointed.
I used my new pair for a trip to Italy as I planned to do a lot of walking. They were amazing! I walked a ton in both cities and my feet never hurt once. I am sold 100% on this pair. Getting another color once I’m back home!
I had a pair of these in 2017. They were the Hoka Speedgoat 1 back then. Nike has taken my favorite running shoe and ruined them over the last two generations. They have ruined the Wildhorse the last few generations as well.