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The Batty Verdict · Lottie Batty · Nike

Nike Downshifter review

Nike Downshifter

A sensible Nike you can actually afford to replace.

8/104.5 / 5

The Nike Downshifter is the beginner shoe in a lot of Amazon baskets. Reviews say it is fine, light, and not the Pegasus. That last part matters. I ran in them. They did the job for short efforts and they cost less than a night out.Comfort is the compliment. Durability is the complaint, along with a cushion that feels thin once you pass a few miles. A few reviews mention the tongue sliding. Mine stayed put with a normal lace. Buy them to start. Do not buy them because the name says Nike and you have a half marathon in six weeks.

£38

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For

  • Light and fine for short runs.
  • A normal Nike fit.
  • Easy to replace when they wear.

Against

  • Thin cushion past a few miles.
  • They wear faster than a dearer Nike.
  • The tongue can shift if you lace loosely.

Questions people type

Is the Nike Downshifter worth buying in the UK?

A sensible Nike you can actually afford to replace. Light and fine for short runs.

What do Amazon reviews say about the Nike Downshifter?

The Nike Downshifter is the beginner shoe in a lot of Amazon baskets.

Who should skip the Nike Downshifter?

Thin cushion past a few miles.

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