Are you searching for your next trail shoe from Nike, but the wide selection makes it hard to decide?
In the video below, Emil and Lars take you on a run, testing five Nike trail shoes, showing where each model excels.
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Nike Wildhorse 10
Robust, comfortable, protective are the key words for Nike Wildhorse 10. With React foam underfoot, durable and grippy outsole, and breathable mesh upper, Wildhorse 10 is a versatile trail shoe, providing excellent comfort on gravel roads to hilly forest paths. The midsole foam gives a responsive and comfortable push-off, while the outsole ensures solid grip on both dry and wet surfaces.
Recommended for those running in varied terrain wanting a shoe combining stability, grip, and protection when the ground gets 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 handles most terrains and challenges, but with a bit more comfort and responsiveness than Wildhorse 8.
Choose Zegama 2 if you love speed, but still want a shoe that can handle technical and slick trails. Zegama 2 offers perhaps the greatest versatility a Nike trail shoe can deliver.
Nike Ultrafly
Some want safety, 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, offering impressive rolling propulsion. The shoe feels fast and firm, best for softer terrain.
Midfoot hold is excellent, suitable for technical runners, but smaller lugs under the sole make this shoe better for quick, flowing runs, not for extremely technical terrain. Choose it for speed and flow.
Nike Pegasus Trail 5
According to Nike, Pegasus Trail 5 is made to bridge the gap between asphalt and forest trails – a ”hybrid”. If you want a shoe that handles both gravel and forest paths, while providing enough cushioning for roads, Pegasus Trail 5 is a good choice.
Don't expect a technical wonder to rival Wildhorse 8 or Zegama 2. Buy Pegasus Trail 5 for a trail shoe that takes you from home, into nature, and back safely with comfort and style.
Also available in Gore-Tex version.
Nike Juniper Trail 3
Nike's entry-level trail-shoe is Juniper Trail 3. An affordable trail shoe for those needing a bit more grip for forest runs. Think of Juniper Trail 3 as the little brother to Pegasus Trail 5 – it handles many of the same challenges, but Pegasus Trail 5 has the advantage in most areas.
Choose it if you're testing the waters with trail running, unsure about mud, forest, and fresh air.
Also available in Gore-Tex version.
Nike Terra Kiger 10
Nike Terra Kiger 10 is a light and agile trail shoe, giving you good ground contact. Its snug fit and flexible construction provide control and stability when speed increases on uneven terrain. Cushlon 3.0 foam in the midsole offers soft and effective shock absorption, while Vibram Megagrip outsole ensures stable footing on both dry and wet surfaces. The forefoot features a rock shield for protection against roots and stones.
Terra Kiger 10 is for those wanting a light, responsive trail shoe combining speed, control, and stability on challenging surfaces.
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