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Heel Stack Height
32.9 mm
Weight
268.9 g (9.48 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
33.9 mm
Weight
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Run Swift 3
Nike Downshifter 14
The Nike Run Swift 3 and Nike Downshifter 14 are very similar entry-level shoes for walking and occasional short runs. There's little to separate them in actual running performance, as they're not meant for building serious mileage. The main difference is weight: the Downshifter is much heavier, while the Run Swift 3 is less cumbersome underfoot. If that extra heft doesn't bother you, though, the Downshifter is cheaper and therefore the better pick.
Variants
- Run Swift 3 (Anthracite/Phantom/Light Bone - (Men - US 9))
- Run Swift 3 (Anthracite/Summit White/Smoke Grey/Cyber - (Men - US 9))
- Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
- Downshifter 14 (Black/Black/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
4.4
4.2
Weight
5.7
4.2
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.5
4.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.7
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
268.9 g (9.48 oz)
303.5 g (10.71 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
32.9 mm
33.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
23.0 mm
22.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 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
89 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.70
2.71
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.73
5.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
8.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.092")
0.3 mm (0.013")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.8 mm (-0.108")
-5.0 mm (-0.197")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.1
6.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-5.8 mm (-0.230")
-4.2 mm (-0.166")
Arch Fit: Width
8.0
2.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.131")
-9.1 mm (-0.359")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.1
8.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
17 mm (0.7")
39 mm (1.5")
Heel Apex Position
23.6%
24.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
13.7°
27.5°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.7
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
36 mm (1.4")
Toe Apex Position
66.3%
70.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.8°
21.8°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
N/A
Primary Foam Type
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.5 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
7.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.2
0.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
65.5%
64.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.8
2.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
67.4%
68.6%
Heel Cushioning
5.1
5.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.25 J
2.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.95 J
7.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
12.33 J
12.58 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.5
4.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.76 J
3.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.99 J
4.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.67 J
6.79 J
Heel Firmness
9.5
9.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
69.5 N/mm
53.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
79.3 N/mm
68.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
108.0 N/mm
96.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
10
9.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
108.4 N/mm
90.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
135.9 N/mm
123.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
183 N/mm
174 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.3
4.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.74 J
4.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.64 J
4.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.56 J
4.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.52 J
4.50 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.0
4.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
43 N
30 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.5
4.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
51.7%
56.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.6
7.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
3.7 N/mm
12.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
288 N
305 N
Heel Compression Depth
3.9
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
7.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
13.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
17.6 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
3.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
7.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
9.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
11.2 mm
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