Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5

Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 6 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5 rates in the 89th percentile overall among trail shoes. It rates highest on looks. Of 7 runners who came to it from another shoe, 5 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 7 runner reviews.

Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5

/ 5

Excellent

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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92/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

92
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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95
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 77% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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86
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

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83
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

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Scores better than 72% of shoes

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83
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 71% of shoes

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84

What runners say

“Runs about a quarter size small; consider going up a half size.”
5/5 Full review
“After 300-450 miles on two pairs, neither has lost even a little bit of bounce.”
5/5 Full review
“Light with excellent traction on hardpack and rocky terrain; struggles in mud.”
4/5 Full review
“Feels like a plush road shoe with great off-road capability.”
5/5 Full review
“Allows toe splay, protects from rocks without feeling clunky or sloppy.”
4/5 Full review
“The react midsole is magic.”
5/5 Full review
“Size up by half a size from road shoes.”
5/5 Full review
“Perfect for road to trail—not too fluffy, not too stiff. Just right.”
5/5 Full review
“Wide toebox with comfortable, effective heel cup.”
4/5 Full review
“Runs a bit small.”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 6/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.

Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings
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Runner reviews

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Not too much

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2023

5/5

Overall

Love this shoe. It's perfect for road to trail, not too fluffy, not too stiff. Just right. Low drop. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Solid trail shoe for neutral runners

Anonymous runner · Jan 19, 2020

4/5

Overall

Pleasantly surprised by this iteration of the Terra Kiger. Nice wide toebox paired with a normal-width, comfortable and effective heel cup make for a great combo. Allows toe splay and provides some protection for kicking the occasional rock without feeling clunky, sloppy, or heavy. Fairly light for the trail shoe category with excellent traction in all conditions I've tried except mud (especially good for hardpack and rocky stuff). Would like to see the sole around the heels flare a bit less and an ounce or so lighter would be rad, but overall, I'm really happy with these.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Light but solid trail shoe

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

5/5

Overall

This is my third pair of Kigers, they just work great for trail running. Stable, decent tread, good protection from rocks. I feel much more confident on trails with these than with regular road shoes. I size up by half a size from my normal road shoes for the Kigers.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Best trainer ever?

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

I really didn't like the Kiger 4, but the Kiger 5 was a game changer for me. The upper was good, nothing special, but it didn't need to be anything special. The react midsole is magic. I have two pairs of Kiger 5's, each with about 300-450 miles on them, and neither pair has lost even a little bit of their bounce. React is incredibly durable and responsive, and I simply couldn't get enough of this shoe. Additionally, the outsole works very well on both trails and roads. I do find it to run a bit small. I normally wear an 11, but in the Kiger I wear an 11.5. The shoe probably runs about a quarter size small, so if you're on the larger side of your size, consider going up by a half size.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Better than Expected!

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

4/5

Overall

Wasn't sure what to expect with this shoe, as I hadn't run in any previous versions of the Terra Kiger. I was pleasantly surprised at the cushioning and comfort, given the stability and the stiffness needed for trail running. The pink and blue is polarizing, but I think bright colors look good once they get dirty. Sizing was the same as my Nike road shoes. Can't yet speak to durability. Good value if you wait for the inevitable discount and coupon codes...
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
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8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2021 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Very good (89%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (77%)
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Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
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Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
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Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%) Best appearance
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Good (77%)
Value
Good (72%)
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Very good (87%) Best value
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