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Nike Run Swift 3 vs Revolution 8

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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Nike Run Swift 3
Nike Revolution 8

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Nike Run Swift 3 Picture

Track

Nike Revolution 8 Picture

Track

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

Our Verdict

Nike Run Swift 3

Nike Revolution 8

The Nike Run Swift 3 and Nike Revolution 8 are very similar entry-level shoes for walking and shorter runs. There's little between them in terms of running performance, but the Revolution 8 is cheaper and more stable, making it the better buy for most people. Get the Run Swift 3 only if you have extremely tall toes; otherwise, save your money and get the Revolution 8.

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Variants

  • Run Swift 3 (Anthracite/Phantom/Light Bone - (Men - US 9))
  • Run Swift 3 (Anthracite/Summit White/Smoke Grey/Cyber - (Men - US 9))
  • Revolution 8 (Black/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
  • Revolution 8 (Black/White/Black - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

4.4
5.0

Heel Stack Height 
 

32.9 mm
36.4 mm

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

1.8
3.6

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

3.5
5.2

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.7
5.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

268.9 g (9.48 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

32.9 mm
36.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

23.0 mm
24.6 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.9 mm
11.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
Nike Run Swift 3 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Nike Revolution 8 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
71 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

109 mm (4.3")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.70
2.53

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.73
4.55

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Nike Run Swift 3 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Nike Revolution 8 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
59 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0
10

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Width Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.3 mm (0.092")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.8 mm (-0.108")
-0.6 mm (-0.024")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

5.1
3.3

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Height Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-5.8 mm (-0.230")
-7.8 mm (-0.308")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.0
8.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Arch Fit Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-3.3 mm (-0.131")
-2.4 mm (-0.094")

Length Fit 
 

10
7.0

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Toe Clearance Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.1
7.2

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Rocker Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

17 mm (0.7")
25 mm (1.0")

Heel Apex Position 
 

23.6%
28.6%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

13.7°
16.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

5.7
4.1

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

40 mm (1.6")
29 mm (1.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

66.3%
65.1%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

21.8°
15.4°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

Nike Run Swift 3 Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture  

Nike Run Swift 3 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  

Nike Run Swift 3 Laces Picture

Lace Type 
 

Flat

Width 
 

5.5 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.4 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

7.5%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Other Features Photo
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Nike Revolution 8 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

1.2
2.1

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Revolution 8 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

65.5%
68.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

1.8
3.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

67.4%
70.1%

Heel Cushioning 
 

5.1
5.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Revolution 8 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Nike Revolution 8 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.25 J
2.67 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

6.95 J
7.35 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

12.33 J
13.11 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

4.5
4.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

2.76 J
2.95 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

4.99 J
5.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

7.67 J
7.50 J

Heel Firmness 
 

9.5
9.0

Heel Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Firmness Graph
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Nike Revolution 8 Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

69.5 N/mm
51.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

79.3 N/mm
66.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

108.0 N/mm
92.8 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

10
9.9

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

108.4 N/mm
91.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

135.9 N/mm
120.1 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

183 N/mm
166 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

4.3
4.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

4.74 J
4.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

4.64 J
4.63 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

4.56 J
4.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

4.52 J
4.54 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.0
3.4

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

43 N
24 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

3.5
5.2

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

51.7%
57.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

5.6
5.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Nike Revolution 8 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

3.7 N/mm
6.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

288 N
220 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

3.9

Heel Compression Graph  

 Preview Graph
Nike Run Swift 3 Heel Compression 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
Nike Run Swift 3 Forefoot Compression 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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