Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 4

Name: Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 4
Brand: Nike

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 9.0 oz · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 4’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Below average

Overall

Below average 62

Appearance

Very good 90

Value

Decent 75

Durability

Decent 73

Comfort

Decent 71

Cushioning

Decent 70

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

73 Moderate

Moderate 73

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

Prefer this shoe over another

29% 2/7

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Both reviewers rate comfort, durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
One reviewer has 250 racing and training miles on a pair, nine tenths of them on trail, with very little wear.
One reviewer finds it gives incredible underfoot protection even without a rock plate, and has run up to 50 miles in it.

Cons

One reviewer finds it a bit firm, and short of shock absorption on very firm trails.
One reviewer with an average width foot notes a shallow toe box, and warns that a much wider foot may not be comfortable.

Zoom Terra Kiger 4 rates 62. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Kiger

Each dot is one version of the Kiger, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

63 2014 60 2014 59 2015 62 2017 73 2019 66 2021 78 2023 58 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Kiger 10

2025 · 0 reviews

58 Bottom-tier

30 Confidence
Kiger 9

2023 · 3 reviews

78 Decent

73 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 7

2021 · 1 review

66 Below average

49 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 5

2019 · 7 reviews

73 Decent

85 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 4 This shoe

2017 · 2 reviews

62 Below average

73 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 3

2015 · 8 reviews

59 Bottom-tier

84 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 2

2014 · 4 reviews

60 Below average

83 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 1

2014 · 7 reviews

63 Below average

76 Confidence

Runner Ratings

2 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 0

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.0 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.0 oz · Women's 7.9 oz
Release: 2017 Q2
MSRP: $125
Drop: 4mm

Runner reviews

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Carrot Tigers just keep getting better

5/5

Overall

I like that I can feel the ground underneath, while it's still a responsive and cushioned shoe. More cushion than the first two models, without going overboard or giving it a bulky feel. Fits nice and snug, just enough space for foot swelling but not enough to make a foot swim in it. That being said, my foot is average, a much wider foot may not be so comfortable. The shallow toe box might scare away a few, but the upper is soft enough to not do any damage and can take a beating from tripping over roots, kicking rocks, etc. Easily a shoe that can be worn for long trail runs, backpacking, or around town if you're so inclined. The lugs aren't overly aggressive, so wearing them on pavement wouldn't be uncomfortable or cause traction problems. The colors available are pretty dope, ranging from very plain and dark grey to popped up teal and such. Easily can satisfy anyone with those options. Priced just about the same as most other trail shoes, and even road shoes.

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride 9

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

Nike Terra Kiger 4

5/5

Overall

The Terra Kiger 4 is a fantastic trail shoe. It is relatively wide, stable, well-cushioned, and durable. After more than 250 racing and training miles, my shoes show very little wear even though 90% of miles has been on trails. Unlike other relatively low-profile trail shoes, it provides incredible underfoot protection, even without a rock plate. I have run distances up to 50 miles in this shoe with few problems aside from those you might expect when trotting along for eight hours without stopping. The only note of caution I would give is that this shoe is a bit firm and on very firm trails, it does not provide enough shock absorption. However, trails that are a mix of rock, unfrozen dirt, grass, etc. are perfect.

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2018

50 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Lone Peak 3.5