Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5

Name: Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 5
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 8.5 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’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Decent

Overall

Decent 73

Appearance

Very good 91

Value

Decent 79

Comfort

Decent 73

Durability

Decent 73

Cushioning

Below average 65

Confidence

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Confidence

85 High

High 85

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Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Runs about a quarter size small; consider going up a half size.”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent

“After 300-450 miles on two pairs, neither has lost even a little bit of bounce.”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent

“Light with excellent traction on hardpack and rocky terrain; struggles in mud.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for ultramarathons

“Feels like a plush road shoe with great off-road capability.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the Saucony Peregrine ISO

“Allows toe splay, protects from rocks without feeling clunky or sloppy.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for ultramarathons

“The react midsole is magic.”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent

“Size up by half a size from road shoes.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 23

“Perfect for road to trail—not too fluffy, not too stiff. Just right.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon

“Wide toebox with comfortable, effective heel cup.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for ultramarathons

“Runs a bit small.”

5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent

“Surprising cushioning and comfort given the stability and stiffness for trail running.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Speedgoat 2

“Low drop and light weight make it nimble on trails.”

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 4

“Inspires much more confidence on trails than road shoes.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 23

“Not great in slick conditions but better than expected.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the Saucony Peregrine ISO

“Heel flare could be less; could be an ounce lighter.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for ultramarathons

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 6/10

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

It scores 82 against 63 to 71 for the four Terra Kiger versions before it.
Reviewers describe a plush road feel with real off-road capability and good rock protection.
Reviewers name the wide toe box paired with a normal-width heel cup.

Cons

Several reviewers found it small and sized up half a size.
One reviewer says the lugs are not as deep as on a dedicated trail shoe.

Zoom Terra Kiger 5 rates 73. This shoe has high 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 This shoe

2019 · 7 reviews

73 Decent

85 Confidence
Zoom Terra Kiger 4

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

7 ratings

5/5 5

4/5 2

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.5 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 9.3 oz · Women's 7.6 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130

Runner reviews

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Not too much

5/5

Overall

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

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2023

15 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Solid trail shoe for neutral runners

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.

Anonymous runner · Jan 19, 2020

40 mpw training for ultramarathons

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Light but solid trail shoe

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.

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 23

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Best trainer ever?

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.

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Torrent

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Better than Expected!

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...

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Speedgoat 2