Nike Wildhorse 8 Reviews

Exceptional fit and comfort for long, daily miles on varied terrain, with minimal instability. A great affordable companion for slow, difficult trails or a first trail shoe. A little heavy.

'Hard to name a shoe more comfortable', and it handles most trails for beginners and long-distance runners alike. He'd choose alternatives for extreme elevation, very rocky or often-wet trails.

A return to form and a full remodel: comfortable and protective on trails, a sturdy, supportive choice for rough terrain. It feels sluggish when the pace quickens.

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.

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.

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.

Two testers logged about 84 and 77 miles over steep climbs and descents, mud, snow and runnable dirt roads. They rate the grip as strong on technical downhills and the upper as secure and roomy, with a plush tongue and true-to-size fit. The dense React foam showed almost no wear after 15 to 20 hours, though they suspect the thin mesh upper would go first and the shoe feels less special on smooth, buffed-out trail. They see it as a durable, good-value pick for rugged long races.

A 15-mile race with about 1,000 metres of climbing, covering coast path, rocky and loose trail, some mud and steep tarmac descents. They found the cushioned midsole soaked up impact on fast descents while still feeling connected on rocky ground, with no grip or traction issues and no rubbing or blisters. Their feet warmed up a little in the last mile on a hot day, and they felt it could lose about 20 grams.