Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8
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Characteristics
- Gender
- Men
- Women
- Weight
- 283 gr
- Drop
- 4 mm
- Cushion
- Neutral
- Runner weight
- Light
- Medium
- Running gait
- Neutral
- Surface
- Trail
- Use
- mixed
- Pace
- High
- Foot
- Normal feet
- Strike
- Forefoot
- heel
- Distance
- Short
- 10K
- Half-marathon
- Year
- 2022
- Lightness 9.0
- Cushioning 9.0
- Flexibility 8.0
- Responsive 9.0
- Stability 8.0
- Grip 8.0
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The Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger is the preferred choice for runners who specialize in moving through the mountains like a fish in water, especially if we include the variables of Nike and trail running shoes in the equation. The result is a complete success. The latest version of one of the most legendary sagas of the Oregon-based company for trail runners is about to be launched to the market, and at RUNNEA we are anticipating the launch of the renewed Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 to tell you what is expected to be all its new features.
The hallmarks of this new revision of the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 remain the same as in previous versions: Nike 's lightest, most dynamic and agile trail running shoe for the most technical areas. Oriented to a trail runner profile with some experience on trails and mountain routes, and with the idea of moving at fast paces.
What's new in the latest version of the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8?
Everything points to the fact that the main lines of the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 will not entail a radical change, and this technical trail running shoe will keep the same features that we have already seen in its previous version. Except for the new redesign of its upper, where the focus has been on improving the fit and support, critical points of previous models of the series.
In this way, and with the important comprehensive redesign that was seen in the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 7, Nike developers have decided to keep everything that works well in this model, and translate it into this new version. Their best endorsement: agile cushioning and aggressive traction.
Reactive cushioning
In these Terra Kiger 8 everything comes from the construction of the midsole that perfectly combines React foam and Zoom Air unit. The former is capable of ensuring a high level of shock absorption without reducing reactivity, while the latter is installed in the forefoot area with pressurized air pockets to increase the flexibility and responsiveness of the shoe at each impact.
The heel rock plate does its job, increasing protection, even on uneven terrain, without increasing the weight or affecting the flexibility of the model.
Durable and grippy outsole
The multidirectional lugging and high-strength rubber compound are also retained from the previous version to ensure better grip and traction on uphill and downhill sections.
New upper redesign
At this point, the upper of these Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 is the one that seems to bring the biggest novelty to this trail running shoe. In fact, it seems that Nike s designers have addressed the main demands of the users of the Terra Kiger 7 to introduce improvements in the stability and fit.
Therefore, now, these Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 feature a bit more structure both in the collar and in the heel counter area. A solution that keeps the foot in the right place.
In addition, the new technical mesh upper adapts better to the foot to increase the feeling of fit and also increases the breathability of the model when running.
Another important detail that the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 is said to bring with it is that the last tends to be a bit looser and wider in the forefoot area, which is a blessing for trail runners with wide feet.
The Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 features low profile geometry with 4mm drop and a weight of about 283 grams, approximately. One of those signings that deliver what they promise.
Review of Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8
Ane Roldán
TesterNike Terra Kiger 8, speed and traction on technical terrain
To talk about the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 is to talk about Nike Running ' s topshoe for the most experienced and fastest trail runners looking to make a difference on technical mountain terrain.
There are two trail runningshoes that stand out above the rest in the ambitious catalog of the Oregon-based company and the Terra Kiger saga is, without a doubt, the lightest, most agile and dynamic to face the most technical races. The model that we analyze in the following lines reaches its eighth interaction and is the clear example that if something works, sales skyrocket.
These Nike Terra Kiger 8 are a very interesting bet for when we want to go fast, well glued to the ground, and at the same time enjoy a reactive cushioning.
What kind of users are the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 intended for?
Starting from the premise that this model is aimed at runners with a certain amount of experience in mountain races and/or training that are looking for speed in distances ranging from a 10K to a half marathon, as soon as I put on these Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 I was surprised by their exquisite lightness and comfort. A rather low profile model, 4mm drop, with which to go well glued to the field.
A Nike shoe that moves away, completely, from the robustness that characterizes the mountain shoes and that stands as a safe bet for runners with neutral footprint and light, light-medium weight, looking to improve their marks in medium distances in the roughest terrain.
Few changes in this eighth version of the Kiger Terra, with a continuist line but with improvements in the upper for a better fit and support.
Why did we like the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 so much?
There are many aspects that I would highlight positively in these Kiger 8 Terra. Just as on asphalt I have always shown my predilection for light and rather fast models, in mountain terrain I also pursue that feeling. From the Kiger 8 Terra I prefer their lightness and traction, with a weight well below the barrier of 300 grams, they allow me to go at lively rhythms on technical trails.
A safe bet for runners with a neutral stride and light, light-medium weight, who are looking to improve their times over medium distances on the roughest terrain.
Its best guarantee? Its exquisite cushioning. We should not overlook that the midsole of these Kiger 8 Terra includes two of Nike Running's most outstanding technologies; the React foam and the Zoom Air unit, the result? You enjoy superior shock absorption without sacrificing the flexibility and reactivity you need.
With a very prominent and multidirectional lugged outsole, this shoe performs perfectly on both uphill and downhill sections.
Special mention should also be made of the upper of this technical mountain shoe. Its very light and breathable engineered mesh acts like a second skin.
It is important to remember that if Nike silhouettes are characterized by something is the narrowness of their lasts, something that I, personally, I celebrate. We should not overlook that the attractive and challenging design of these Kiger 8 Terra is another of its great attractions.
And last but not least, its excellent protection. Thanks to the incorporation of that rock plate in the heel area, you see reinforced the feeling of protection in these trail runningshoes for men and women without increasing the weight of the model.
What we liked least about the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8
As I already advanced, these Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 have many points in favor to become my star trail running shoe for this season. It is a lightweight, fast and technical model with which to conquer the most complex terrain in short and medium distance.
Perhaps the main point of improvement I would concentrate on its lacing, the laces implemented in this eighth interaction have not completely convinced me. They fit but come loose easily or, at least, that's how it was in my case.
To make matters worse, in mountain shoes like this one, I think, light colors are a bad choice.
What kind of trail shoes can we compare the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 to?
Final conclusion
Few buts to put to a model that has virtually everything for runners looking to print speed to their races and / or short and medium distance training in the mountains. A low profile model that gives you protection and reactivity at every step without sacrificing the comfort you need.
RUNNEA tester's final rating
- Lightweight: 9.
- Responsiveness: 9.
- Cushioning: 8.
- Flexibility: 8.
- Stability: 8.
- Grip: 9
A very versatile and lightweight shoe, with which to go well glued to the ground, and enjoy unwavering traction.
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