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Nike Downshifter 14 vs Revolution 8

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Nike Downshifter 14 
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Nike Downshifter 14 Picture

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Nike Revolution 8 Picture

Track

Weight
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.8 mm
Plate
None

Our Verdict

Nike Downshifter 14

Nike Revolution 8

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  • Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
  • Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
  • Revolution 8 (Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
  • Revolution 8 (Black/White/Black - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

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Design

Weight  

N/A
5.7

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Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
36.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
24.6 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
11.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
92 mm (3.6")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
71 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
2.53

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
4.55

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
59 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

N/A
10

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-0.6 mm (-0.024")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A
3.3

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-7.8 mm (-0.308")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A
8.7

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-2.4 mm (-0.094")

Length Fit 
 

N/A
7.0

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
7.2

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Heel Spring 
 

25 mm (1.0")

Heel Apex Position 
 

28.6%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

16.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
4.1

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Toe Spring 
 

29 mm (1.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

65.1%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

15.4°

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Locked
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
2.1

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Heel Energy Return 
 

Lock%
68.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
3.6

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
70.1%

Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
5.8

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
2.67 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
7.35 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

Lock J
13.11 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
4.6

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
2.95 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
5.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

Lock J
7.50 J

Heel Firmness 
 

N/A
6.6

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
67.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
133.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
258.3 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
9.3

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
174.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
346.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
610.4 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
4.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J
4.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J
4.63 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J
4.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J
4.54 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A
3.4

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

24 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A
5.2

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

57.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A
5.5

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

220 N

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