Nike Terra Kiger 9

Nike · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 77/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 288 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 4.4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Nike React
  • Official Retail MSRP: €150 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Nike React cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
  • Nike React midsole delivering responsive energy return

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions
  • Fierce competition at this price point

Expert Review Sources

  • RunRepeat : 77.6 / 100 — « The Terra Kiger 9 is a fantastic trail-blazer, boasting React cushioning—a shock-absorbing foam that delivers great energy return and durability. Its multidirectional lugged outsole provides stellar traction on dry surfaces, while the engineered mesh upper offers ample room for being a Nike shoe. And what's more, we found it's impressively lightweight! »
  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 76.1 / 100 — « Pairing Nike's Nike React platform with a 4.4 mm drop, the Terra Kiger 9 inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and Nike React protection (288 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 74.4 / 100 — « Across our trail & montagne testing on trail, the Nike Terra Kiger 9 holds its own against top trail & montagne rivals thanks to its resilient Nike React platform. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »

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