4/5
Overall
Lightning Racer · Jul 28, 2015
70 mpw 3,650 miles in this shoe training for a marathon came from the Altra Lone Peak 1.5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Nike Zoom Wildhorse 1
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Zoom Wildhorse 1’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Good
Confidence
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Confidence
62 Low
Based on
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Outer layer of the upper is really thin and gets shredded quickly from flex cycles, noticeable after less than 100 miles”
“Really like the roomy toebox, comfortable upper, and 4mm drop heel”
“Midsole no longer provided cushioning in the forefoot after about 400 miles”
“Comfortable with good cushioning without the added weight”
“Really like this shoe on technical trails where good grip is necessary”
“Sized up a 1/2 size and used this without a sockliner to gain the forefoot volume that I needed”
“Light enough to race on the roads”
“Light, nimble feel of the Wildhorse when new”
“Lightweight and responsive”
“Shoes squeak when wet”
Prefer this shoe over another
75% 3/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Two reviewers praise the grip, one on technical trails and one calling it good on all terrain.
- One reviewer likes the roomy toe box, the comfortable upper and the low drop.
- Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviews so far.
Cons
- Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.3 out of 5, and one reviewer sees the outer upper shred inside 100 miles.
- That reviewer's pair squeaked when wet.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Zoom Wildhorse
Each dot is one version of the Zoom Wildhorse, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2017 · 2 reviews
88 Good
63 Confidence
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2017 · 3 reviews
80 Good
68 Confidence
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Zoom Wildhorse 1 This shoe
2013 · 3 reviews
81 Good
62 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2013
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
dj_run · Aug 29, 2014
60 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014
40 mpw training for ultramarathons
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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