Are you looking for your next trail shoe from Nike, but the wide selection makes it hard to choose?
In the video below, Emil and Lars take you on a run where they test five Nike trail shoes and show where each model excels.
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Nike Wildhorse 10
Robust, comfortable, and protective are key words for Nike Wildhorse 10. With React foam underfoot, a durable and grippy outsole, and a breathable mesh upper, Wildhorse 10 is a versatile trail shoe offering excellent comfort on everything from gravel paths to hilly forest trails. The midsole foam provides a responsive and pleasant push-off, while the outsole ensures solid grip on both dry and wet surfaces.
We recommend it for those running on varied terrain, wanting a shoe that combines stability, grip, and protection when the ground becomes challenging.
Nike Trail Zegama 2
Another versatile trail shoe from Nike is Zegama Trail 2. With a softer ZoomX midsole and Vibram Megagrip outsole, you get a shoe that can handle most surfaces and challenges, with more comfort and responsiveness than Wildhorse 8.
Choose Zegama 2 if you love speed but still want a shoe that can handle more technical and slippery trails. In Zegama 2, you might find the greatest versatility a Nike trail shoe can offer.
Nike Ultrafly
Some want safety and security, while others chase speed. If you're among the latter, Ultrafly might be for you. The ZoomX midsole is encased in a fiber shell with a carbon flyplate inside, providing impressive rolling propulsion. The shoe feels fast and firm, best for softer terrain.
The midfoot fit is excellent, suitable for the most technical runners, but the smaller lugs make this shoe better for fast, flowing runs and not extremely technical terrain. Choose it if you want to run fast and desire a good flow.
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
According to Nike, Pegasus Trail 5 is designed to bridge asphalt and forest trails – a “hybrid”. If you want a shoe that can handle gravel roads and forest trails while having enough cushioning for the road, Pegasus Trail 5 could be a good choice.
However, don't expect a technical marvel to match Wildhorse 8 or Zegama 2. You buy Pegasus Trail 5 to have a trail shoe that takes you from home to nature and back safely with comfort and style.
Also available in a Gore-Tex version.
Nike Juniper Trail 3
Nike’s entry-level trail shoe is Juniper Trail 3. An affordable trail shoe for those needing extra grip for a forest trip. Think of Juniper Trail 3 as the little brother to Pegasus Trail 5 – it can handle many of the same challenges, but Pegasus Trail 5 has the upper hand.
Choose it if you want to try trail running but aren't entirely convinced about the prospect of mud, forest, and fresh air.
Also available in a Gore-Tex version.
Nike Terra Kiger 10
Nike Terra Kiger 10 is a light and agile trail shoe providing good ground contact. The snug fit and flexible construction give you control and stability when pace increases in uneven terrain. Cushlon 3.0 foam in the midsole offers soft and effective shock absorption, while the Vibram Megagrip outsole ensures stable footing on both dry and wet surfaces. The forefoot is equipped with a rock plate, protecting against roots and stones.
Terra Kiger 10 is for those seeking a light and responsive trail shoe that combines speed, control, and stability on challenging surfaces.
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