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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
The Nike Downshifter 14 and Nike Revolution 8 are both entry-level trainers, but the Revolution 8 is the better running shoe. It's lighter, more responsive, and performs better over every distance. The Downshifter 14 only makes sense if you prefer its fit or find it at a better price.
Variants
- 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))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
3.6
5.0
Plate
None
None
Weight
4.2
5.7
Heel Stack Height
33.9 mm
36.4 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
2.4
3.6
Heel Energy Return
0.9
2.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.2
5.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
33.9 mm
36.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
22.5 mm
24.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.4 mm
11.8 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
92 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
58 mm (2.3")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.71
2.53
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
5.02
4.55
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.7
10
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.3 mm (0.013")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Toe TTS Deviation
-5.0 mm (-0.197")
-0.6 mm (-0.024")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.5
3.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.2 mm (-0.166")
-7.8 mm (-0.308")
Arch Fit: Width
2.3
8.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-9.1 mm (-0.359")
-2.4 mm (-0.094")
Length Fit
10
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.2
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
28.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
16.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
4.1
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
29 mm (1.1")
Toe Apex Position
65.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
15.4°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
0.9
2.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
64.1%
68.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.4
3.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
68.6%
70.1%
Heel Cushioning
5.7
5.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.76 J
2.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.33 J
7.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
12.58 J
13.11 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.4
4.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.05 J
2.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.81 J
5.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
6.79 J
7.50 J
Heel Firmness
6.8
9.0
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
64.8 N/mm
51.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
141.7 N/mm
66.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
286.5 N/mm
92.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.6
9.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N
193.8 N/mm
91.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
432.1 N/mm
120.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
733.5 N/mm
166 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.2
4.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.69 J
4.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.60 J
4.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.54 J
4.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.50 J
4.54 J
Rocker Stiffness
3.4
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
24 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
220 N
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