Nike Wildhorse 7

Protection: 

The split rock plate was one of my main gripes with the Wildhorse 6.

The plate appeared to be designed to make you feel warm and fuzzy when you looked at it through the outsole rather than really protecting my foot.

When you look at the barrel of the WildHorse on the 7th, there is no rock plate to be seen.

Nike says that a section plate is still present, but the trail's jagged rocks have shown otherwise.

The sting of the rocks was identical to that of the 6, and it occurred in the same locations. So, if you're going to put a chunk of rubber to a shoe, why not a chunk of unsegmented rock plate as well?

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Durability: 

The mesh in the top has opened up a lot more this time around, and it's very constant throughout the shoe. The same well-placed thick ovelays are used this time as well.

This powerful combination of materials has once again produced a sturdy and long-lasting upper.

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Responsiveness & Speed: 

This, in my opinion, is the category where the wild horse's lack of showmanship is most apparent.

The responsive midsole offers the shoe a good dynamic ride, but it's more of a lope than a gallop because it takes a lot of work to make it fast.

I'll also return to the large foam saddle in the heel of the shoe this time. Its major function, according to Nike, is to offer protection and support while keeping the heel centered in the shoe.

While it provides a more comfortable ride and a couple extra saddle blankets of protection than the Keiger, I'm not certain it improves stability in any way.

On difficult terrain, the WildHorse 7 remains a somewhat unstable shoe. The addition of foam and the removal of the airbag appeared to help, but only marginally.

I'm still careful and take it slower on tricky terrain than in other shoes, and I've twisted my ankles more than once.

Traction is still mediocre, and I believe the outsole rubber should be replaced with a Vibram super grip.

I pushed the 7 through a lot more wet and muddy circumstances this time, and there were much more disadvantages than benefits.

The most serious issue I discovered was dirt and the shoes' inability to remove it and grip it.

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Comfort & Fit:

The WildHorse 7 was a perfect fit for me, with a very broad toebox and a lower ceiling than before. The sneaker is more breathable and comfy on hotter days thanks to the open mesh.

The integrated gaiter appears to be the same on the outside, but I have the impression that it isn't nearly as effective in filtering out smaller rocks and debris this time around.

I really like the tongue of this shoe since it has just the proper amount of cushioning to keep it from feeling too tight, as well as a supportive overlay that keeps lace bite at bay even when I tighten the laces all the way. 

The 7 is extremely gusseted, providing a more supporting bootie feel than simply a piece of cloth to keep the tongue from slipping to one side.

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