Nike’s Heavy-Duty Hiking Boot Is a Rugged Battle Cry for Gnarly Trails

Nike is famous for its record-setting road-running shoes and dozens of street-savvy icons. But the brand probably deserves a bit more respect on dirt.

American distance runner Caleb Olson recently won America’s most prestigious trail race in a pair of unreleased super shoes (not to mention one attention-grabbing running top).

In fact, Nike’s ACG catalog is littered with trail-ready footwear and apparel. That said, no SKU deserves the descriptor more than the ACG Zoom Gaiadome.

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Rough and ready

First released in 2022, the heavy-duty hiking boot has remained for well over a year.

However, the all-terrain powerhouse just resurfaced on several of the brand’s official overseas websites, suggesting a stateside redux is imminent.

The ACG Zoom Gaiadom is easily the brand’s most formidable hiker, both in specs and appearance.

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Gore-Tex lining envelops the upper in a waterproof barrier, extending up the ankle where ample amounts of padding provide stability and protection against branches and trail debris.

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The boot also boasts the brand’s TrailFrame technology — a hard plastic cage that effectively locks your foot in place to deliver a stable ride on uneven terrain.

Metal eyelets and three-pronged lugs only further the design’s rough and rugged makeup, while Air Zoom cushioning keeps its platform soft and responsive.

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Availability and pricing

Last seen in a Vintage Green colorway, the ACG Zoom Gaiadome will soon resurface in an earthy orange called “Cinnamon/Mars Stone.”

The variant is already available in Hong Kong, where it costs HK$1,799 — roughly $230.

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Nike ACG Zoom Gaiadome Gore-Tex

• $230 at Nike

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