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View more pricesGender | Men , Women |
Weight | 290 gr |
Drop | 4,5 |
Cushion | Neutral |
Runner weight | Light , Medium |
Running gait | Neutral |
Surface | Trail |
Use | training , Racing |
Pace | Medium , High |
Foot | Normal feet |
Strike | Forefoot |
Distance | 10K , Half-marathon , Marathon |
Colour | Blue , White , Grey , Marroni , Purple , Orange , Black , Red , Green |
Year | 2023 |
The most technical and fastest trail running shoe of the Oregon brand arrives to the market with significant improvements to continue making the difference in mountain terrain. From RUNNEA we have no doubt that these renewed Nike Terra Kiger 9 are firm candidates for best trail running shoe in the edition of the RUNNEA Awards 2023. Here we tell you all the details and new features of these Terra Kiger 9.
The Nike Terra Kiger 9 is a trail running shoe with an unparalleled history within the brand. Yes, this line of the most acclaimed of the American company brings with it important new features, but also a similar philosophy. Of course it remains true to its DNA, and continues to be one of Nike 's most important silhouettes to run with maximum guarantees in mountain competition.
The Terra Kiger 9 are Nike trail running shoes that stand out for maintaining an avant-garde aesthetic coupled with the best materials and technologies on the market. It is a model that does not vary much in its background as it is a model of great popular among trail lovers. However, there are important improvements, aimed at improving the running experience of the most demanding trail runner, who aspires to obtain good results and times in every trail running race in which he participates.
Considering that its previous version, the Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 were the winners, on the feet of Nienke Brinkman, of the emblematic Zegama Aizkorri 2022, the product developers of the American company have bet on renewing its midsole. In this strategic point of the model, the main change in these Nike Terra Kiger 9 is that the Zoom Air unit disappears from the forefoot area, and the innovative React foam is presented in full length along the entire midsole. This means smoother and more reactive strides, but, above all, greater contact with the ground. All this without compromising speed or comfort.
When mentioning that it offers better contact with the ground, it is also necessary to indicate that the geometry of the Nike Trail Terra Kiger 9 is lower, although it is true that it maintains a heel drop of 4.5 millimeters. A drop very suitable for running with very dynamic and agile sensations on any terrain.
There is also a noticeable improvement in the forefoot area of the shoe. In other words, the midfoot part favors a more fixed and secure fit to avoid unnecessary movements on the most uneven terrain.
The feeling of these renewed Nike Terra Kiger 9 is that you have the possibility to run at high and fast paces, but also with the security and confidence you need.
On the other hand, the upper of this ninth edition of the Nike Terra Kiger 9 is lighter and slimmer, so it feels like you're not wearing shoes. They feature Engineered Mesh, which is more durable and flexible than previous versions. While that midfoot band ensures stability and support, reducing foot movement inside the model.
Don't forget that these Terra Kiger 9 are the most durable of the whole family of Nike trail running shoes. A section that comes from the hand of resistant materials at key points. Read the toe cap and outsole in the heel and forefoot. Speaking of the outsole, those multidirectional heel lugs deserve a special mention, as they improve traction and gripboth uphill and downhill, and even on rainy days.
The Nike Terra Kiger 9 is a model oriented to runners of light and medium weight, being the 75 kilos an affordable weight with which to put on a trail running shoes for men and women that stand out for their efficiency in race. A model of the most complete to support competition rhythms, but we can also take advantage of it in runs at calmer rhythms. Hence, the great versatility of these Nike Terra Kiger 9
It is a very versatile model that works perfectly on compact terrain as well as on greasy or technical surfaces. A very versatile model that allows runners to enjoy them for miles and miles without the need to change their stride or reduce comfort or good sensations in the race. Especially for short and medium distances, including alpine marathons.
In the technical specifications chapter, these Nike Terra Kiger 9 have a low profile of 4.5mm in the heel drop and a weight of 290 grams in size 9.5 USA for men. Which has improve that feeling of running lighter and lighter, and being able to run fast.
In appearance, these Nike Terra Kiger 9, especially in the colorway theme, is very similar to the revamped Nike Wildhorse 8, Nikes all-rounder. However, the concept of these Nike Terra Kiger 9 is focused on a more sleek and minimalist look, but also with high performance to aspire to the podium in races of all kinds of distances, with the exception of ultras. To that end you can do with the Nike ZoomX Zegama, for example.
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