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Weight
276.3 g (9.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
Plate
N/A
Weight
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Downshifter 13
Nike Downshifter 14
The Nike Downshifter 14 and Nike Downshifter 13 are extremely similar shoes. The newer model is slightly lighter, slightly more cushioned, and a bit more stable, but the differences are minor. If you can find the previous model cheaper, it's the better pick.
Variants
- Downshifter 13 (Black/Bright Citron/Iron Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Downshifter 13 (Black/White/Dark Smoke Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
3.6
3.6
Weight
5.4
4.2
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
2.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.4
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
276.3 g (9.75 oz)
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
33.7 mm
33.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
22.6 mm
22.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.1 mm
11.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
60 mm (2.4")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
110 mm (4.3")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.49
2.71
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.87
5.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
282 mm (11.1")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.1
8.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.0 mm (-0.038")
0.3 mm (0.013")
Toe TTS Deviation
-6.4 mm (-0.254")
-5.0 mm (-0.197")
Forefoot Fit: Height
2.9
6.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-8.3 mm (-0.326")
-4.2 mm (-0.166")
Arch Fit: Width
9.3
2.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
4.6 mm (0.180")
-9.1 mm (-0.359")
Length Fit
10
10
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Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
0.8
0.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
63.0%
64.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
1.6
2.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
66.8%
68.6%
Heel Cushioning
4.7
5.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.36 J
2.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.25 J
7.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.40 J
12.58 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.4
4.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.75 J
3.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.90 J
4.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.48 J
6.79 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
6.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
84.0 N/mm
64.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
159.8 N/mm
141.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
259.0 N/mm
286.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.2
9.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
172.1 N/mm
193.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
331.7 N/mm
432.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
572.5 N/mm
733.5 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.7
4.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.30 J
4.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.10 J
4.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
3.96 J
4.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
3.84 J
4.50 J
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