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Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3

Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 10.6 oz (men's)

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

How it ranks

The Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Nike Zoom Wildhorse 3

of 5

Current estimate: Decent

79
Overall
79
Appearance
87
Durability
79
Value
79
Cushioning
75
Comfort
72
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

4 Very low

4

Based on

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  3. Our ratings

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 1/3

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.


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.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Zoom Wildhorse 3 rates 79. This shoe has very low confidence. 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

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • Zoom Wildhorse 4

    2017 · 2 reviews

    88 Good

    12 Confidence

  • Zoom Wildhorse 3 This shoe

    2017 · 3 reviews

    79 Decent

    4 Confidence

  • Zoom Wildhorse 1

    2013 · 3 reviews

    81 Good

    2 Confidence

Runner Ratings

3 ratings
5/5 2
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.6 oz (men's)
Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$125

Runner reviews

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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

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail shoe
Daily trainer
Trail shoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz (men's)
10.5 oz (men's)
9.7 oz (men's) Lightest
Stack
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39/33mm
Drop
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8mm
6mm
Release
2017 Q1
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MSRP
$125
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$160
Ratings
Overall
79 Decent
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93 Excellent Best overall
Comfort
72 Decent
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79 Decent Best comfort
Cushioning
75 Decent
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77 Decent Best cushioning
Durability
79 Decent
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80 Good Best durability
Appearance
87 Good Best appearance
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81 Good
Value
79 Decent Best value rating
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77 Decent
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