Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3

Name: Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3
Brand: Nike

Trail · Neutral · 10.6 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Zoom Wildhorse 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3 ranks above most trail shoes in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 3 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Zoom Wildhorse product line. Another 9 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Current estimate: Good

85/100

Overall

Good 85

Appearance

Very good 90

Durability

Good 87

Value

Good 84

Cushioning

Good 80

Comfort

Decent 74

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

See the product line's history

Confidence

44/100

Low 44

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 1/3

Where to buy

No offers available

Affiliate links included. They never affect our ratings.

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

Reviewers report the tread lasting hundreds of trail miles.
Reviewers find the cushioning suits rugged, technical trail running.
Runners mention a wide toe box and grip on slick trails.

Cons

One reviewer finds too much padding around the ankle and heel, and had it bunch up in one shoe.

Zoom Wildhorse 3 rates 85. This shoe has low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

40 60 80 100

94 2013 85 2017 93 2017

Release year

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

Zoom Wildhorse 4

2017 · 2 reviews

93 Excellent

64 Confidence
Zoom Wildhorse 3 This shoe

2017 · 3 reviews

85 Good

44 Confidence
Zoom Wildhorse 1

2013 · 3 reviews

94 Excellent

69 Confidence

Reader Ratings

3 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

See written reviews Write a review

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 10.6 oz
Release: 2017 Q1
MSRP: $125

Runner reviews

Write a review

perfect trail trainer

5/5

Overall

low profile and lightweight enough to wear for longer runs, with excellent cushion for trails and great toe grippiness. well suited to slicker trail conditions too. Just the perfect trail runner.

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

25 mpw

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

A bit clunky

4/5

Overall

The shoe is very comfortable and well cushioned, maybe too cushioned. There is certainly too much padding around the ankle/top of the heel. Mine bunched up in one shoe. While the Wildhorse 2 felt like a real running shoe, but lacked durability, the footbed of the Wildhorse 3 is too stiff, but seems very (extremely) durable. Overall a great shoe for running trails with at least some technical aspects. But not a true running shoe for cruising in your smooth rhythm.

tbushnell · Feb 6, 2018

12 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Wildhorse 3

5/5

Overall

I have owned a few pairs of these and find that they are great for rugged trail running. Durability has been very good for me with the weak spot being the tread on the sole has been worn down after about 700km of trail and mountain running. I like the wide toe box and fairly cushioned ride.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the New Balance Vazee Summit