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Cop the Terra Kiger 8 from Nike if you're looking for a: 

• responsive trail shoe for mid to long distances that can handle moderate to fast tempos
• light running shoe for training runs and even races

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We advise skipping the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 8 if:

• You want smaller lugs (less than 3.9 mm) that don't hurt the feet; go for the nike air stab grey alphabet price chart for women or the nike vapor grip 3 camo boots instead;
• You want an ultimate grip on mud and soft ground; we recommend the Speedcross 6.

Nike Terra Kiger 8 vs. 7 

The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 8 carries over the midsole and outsole design from its precursor. The only changes seen are found in the upper, including: 

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• modified heel for a more locked-in fit

Sticks like glue when it's not wet

This is especially true on light mud, dirt, loose forest trails, and dry rocks. However, the lugs can be overbearing and can hurt the foot when used on hard-packed trails. 

Could be grippier on soft ground

The outsole of the previous Terra Kiger 7 has been called out for its poor grip on slick surfaces (rocks and roots included). And with the Kiger 8's unchanged outsole, the same problem continues.

Maximizing control, minimizing strain

Despite its low-to-the-ground design, it still offers plenty of protection. In the heel, it has a segmented rock plate that prevents any poking sensation when you step on sharp rocks, roots, and debris.

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Feel your strides come to life

The Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 8's React foam nike air jordans rainbow colored blue. 

The foam shows 34 HA on our durometer test which is 20% firmer than 2010 nike air flight gray and black white on average. However, it is nowhere near the softness of the nike air stab grey alphabet price chart for women (14.5 HA!)

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Keep in mind though that the foam tends to stiffen up in colder temperatures. In our freezer test, where we put the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and then measured the softness again, the difference was 30.9%. So, it needs a bit of breaking in on a chilly day.

No more heel slips with the Kiger 8

One of the gripes we had with the previous Kiger was its poor heel clutch. But in the eighth iteration, the redesigned heel works wonders in preventing slips! 

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The upper looks plasticky but is the exact opposite to the touch. Even more, it offers ample protection from lace pressure when tightening the fit.

And it's plenty breathable too; having tested the shoe under warm weather, we found that it remains breezy.

Pinches pennies

The Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 8 now costs less. From $160 (in version 7), it now retails for only $140. 

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Iteration after iteration, the Nike Terra Kiger gains a few more grams. And in this version, it's no different. For all the cushion and protection you get, the price to pay is weight gain.

But it's not a heavy shoe by any means. With its 10.8 oz /306g, it still sits at the average of 2010 nike air flight gray and black white.

It's one of the more flexible trail shoes

The Terra Kiger 8 returned 28.8N on our flexibility test which is a little more flexible compared to the average. You can also see how easily we were able to bend the shoe both in the forefoot and torsionally.

Looks fire! 

Apart from its colorways, the Kiger 8 has a sleek yet aggressive look that makes it a standout among most trail shoes.