trail
Nike

Wildhorse 8

Category
Trail
Weight
298 g (10.5 oz), men's
Stack height
35.5 mm heel / 27.5 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Plate
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What runners keep saying · from 14 reviews

comfortable fit5great for long runs4durable3soft2stable2heavy1narrow fit1unstable1

After more than 500 km, this runner's Wildhorse 8 soles still look good for another 500 km.

“My 8s have done over 500km and the soles still look good for another 500”
positivedurable

This Nike trail runner tried the Wildhorse 8 and didn't like it.

“I tried the Wildhorse 8, didn’t like them.”
negative

This runner found the Wildhorse 8's outsole better than the 7's, but its midsole too mushy and unresponsive.

“The 8’s had better outsole, but the midsole foam was too mushy and not responsive imo.”
mixedsoft

After wearing out two pairs, this runner found the Wildhorse 8 perfect and do-it-all for steep, rocky terrain.

“The Wildhorse 8s were perfect for this, but the 10s appear a bit more comfort oriented”
positivestable

After 700 km, this runner finds the Wildhorse 8 comfortable and still in great shape, but unstable on descents because of its stack, soft foam and loose upper.

“I find the Wildhorse 8 particularly unstable.”
mixedunstabledurablecomfortable fit

This runner ran an ultra in the Wildhorse 8 and found it fantastic.

“I ran an ultra in the Wildhorse 8, they felt pretty fantastic. I would use them again.”
positivegreat for long runs

A wide-footed runner found the Wildhorse 8 uncomfortable and narrow compared with the Kiger 8.

“wildhorse 8 are more uncomfortable and narrow (my only experience with wildhorse)”
negativenarrow fit

Over four months of road, trail and hiking, including three trail races and a 50K+, this runner calls the Wildhorse 8 awesome.

“I’ve done it all in my Wildhorse 8.”
positivegreat for long runs

After 250 km, including half-marathon distances, this runner calls the Wildhorse 8 a great shoe, though not the lightest or plushest.

“My only trail shoe at the moment is a Nike Wild Horse 8 with 250km on it. Its a great shoe”
positivedurable

A 103 kg runner doing about 25 km a week on gravelly single-track really likes their Wildhorse 8s.

“So I currently run in Nike Wildhorse 8's and I really like them.”
positive

This runner prefers the Wildhorse 8's lockdown and feel over the Pegasus Trail but finds its grip mediocre.

“I do prefer the lockdown and feel of the wildhorse personally. Both outsoles aren’t great in the grip department.”
mixedcomfortable fit

This runner raced the Never Summer 60K and hiked the Kalalau Trail in the Wildhorse 8, finding its 5mm lugs grippy on slick rock and roots and the shoe one of the most comfortable ever.

“WH8 - use this for anything technical, the 5mm lugs are grippy and just dig in nicely”
positivecomfortable fitgreat for long runs

Having run a good bit in both since May, this runner prefers the Wildhorse 8, finding it more stable than the Pegasus Trail.

“I actually bought both of these back in may and have run in both a good bit. I prefer the wildhorse”
positivestable

This Pegasus fan found the Wildhorse 8 looser and much softer than expected, almost returned it, then loved running in it.

“I almost returned them, however ran in them and loved them.”
positivesoft

Compared with the Peg Trail, this runner finds the Wildhorse 8 has better traction and a roomier toe box, though it's a bit heavier.

“I ran in Peg Trail 3s for 300+ miles and currently run in the Wildhorse 8.”
positivecomfortable fit

After 150 km of gravel runs and a rainy coastal backpacking trip, this long-time Wildhorse wearer finds the Wildhorse 8 finally has good wet grip and fits a wide forefoot, though it's heavy.

“Well after 3 days of hiking along logs and rocks in the rain and sloshing through the ocean I am very impressed.”
positivecomfortable fitheavygreat for long runs