I haven’t worn a pair of Nike trail shoes in years, so I was excited to test out the Nike Wildhorse 7. Last month I had a trip planned to Huttopia in Maine, which was the perfect place to try them out. I loved them so much, I ended up wearing the Wildhorse 7 all weekend. Here’s my Nike Wildhorse 7 review.
Nike Wildhorse 7 Review: Considerations
Function
Designed for trail running, the new Wildhorse 7 is a lightweight, grippy, responsive shoe that is perfect for the mountains. Up in Maine, you literally encounter dirt and mud and rocks whenever you step out your front door. This made the Wildhorse the perfect sneaker for the terrain.
I tested them out on both the pavement and the trail, and quickly found that the Wildhorse was great for running along the side of the road and hopping off onto the dirt whenever a car was headed in my direction. I loved the stability of the Wildhorse 7 when I was jogging on the trails and was able to keep up a pretty fast pace even with sticks and holes and rocks in my way. Plus, they were great to throw on with jeans when we headed into Portland to stroll around the old cobblestone streets.
Fit
The fit is true to size, and you can wear bulky socks with them for hiking. I found plenty of room in the toe box, which is ideal with those with wider feet. I liked the gaiter collar around the ankle as well. For my first run, I wore ankle socks and immediately noticed the collar digging into my leg, so make sure to wear a higher sock.
Feel
I loved the React cushioning sole – it was not too firm and not too soft. And the grippy outsole was excellent for climbing up rocks. You can absolutely wear the Wildhorse 7 with casual outfits or your next trail run, and they are great for rainy days in the city when you don’t want to get your Jordans wet. They were not bulky at all, and definitely were very fun to run in.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I highly recommend the Wildhorse 7, to the point where I’d rate it a little better than its sibling, the Kiger. It’s worth every penny at the $130 price point, and is now my go-to trail shoe for future runs and hikes in the mountains. Pick up a pair here.
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