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
Nike
Zoom Terra Kiger 5
Trail
· Neutral
Excellent (92/100)
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q1
- MSRP
- $130
Excellent (92/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q1
- MSRP
- $130
Ratings & Reviews
Excellent (92/100)
Better than about 89% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 89% of shoes.
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Overall
Excellent (92/100)
Overall ranking
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Excellent (92/100)
Rank
Ranks above 89% of shoes
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Appearance
Excellent (93/100)
Appearance ranking
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Excellent (93/100)
Rank
Ranks above 92% of shoes
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Comfort
Above average (86/100)
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Above average (86/100)
Rank
Ranks above 77% of shoes
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Durability
Above average (84/100)
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Above average (84/100)
Rank
Ranks above 71% of shoes
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Cushioning
Above average (82/100)
Cushioning ranking
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Above average (82/100)
Rank
Ranks above 69% of shoes
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Value
Above average (82/100)
Value ranking
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Above average (82/100)
Rank
Ranks above 68% of shoes
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60%
6/10
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 89% of 2,541 running shoes ranked.
Excellent (92/100)
Trail Shoes
Better than 95% of 392 trail shoes ranked.
95%
Nike
Better than 91% of 420 Nike shoes ranked.
91%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Cons
- Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
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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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$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Very good (90%)
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Excellent (97%)
Best overall
Comfort
Good (77%)
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Excellent (92%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (69%)
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Exceptional (98%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
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Very good (89%)
Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (92%)
Best appearance
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Good (71%)
Value
Above average (68%)
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Very good (85%)
Best value
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Reader Ratings
7 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews
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