When I first saw Nike Downshifter 7, I was asking myself whether it’s a real running shoe or not. Well, no matter what I thought, the Nike running sign on the side of the midsoles, persuaded me to try them on and made me see of what use might these shoes be for a serious runner like me. My general outcome…, it is a very basic running shoe. Still with some running attributes, but for beginners only. Or for maybe those that absolutely do not care about the shoe parameters and instead want to look very cool on the trail.
The upper is formed from mesh synthetic overlays which is a pretty much standard nowadays of every running shoe. It gives the shoe next to great breathability, also the ability to adapt to runner´s feet. That´s definitely a plus point in case of this shoe. Moreover, the shoes are very lightweight. In my case around 210 grams in the woman´s version, so that in case you decided to take them for a longer distance, you won´t definitely feel any excessive weight on your feet.
The midsole and outsole are the two things that don’t bring in case of Nike Downshifter any bigger surprise. The midsole part is formed by typical EVA material which tends to absorb shocks and thus protect the knees of the runner but the midsole is nothing exceptional from other Nike shoes like for example Pegasus 34. It provides some support for the runner but again, I cannot say I would feel the shock absorption like in case of for example Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit 2 which is a completely different story… Of course, that is a completely different price category as well, much cheaper than Air VaporMax Flyknit 2.
Another thing, I cannot say I would feel well in them very fast after a few runs. It took me hours of running to get my feet space in them shaped and definitely the next time, I would not take these for running. The way I see this model is a fancy, lightweight free-time leisure shoe that you will find convenient when you do some exercise for example indoors. I would definitely go with them to the gym or maybe for some shorter distance morning runs or light training outside.
Preferably after using them for a while. I haven´t tried them in extreme conditions as rain or snow in winter, but to be honest when taking a look at them, I simply think that Nike Downshifter 7 is not adjusted to anything else than good weather and clean surface on the road. A friendly, every-day walking outside shoe I would call them instead. Not a running shoe. A demanding runner will not find much enthusiasm nor the real use of them.
Nike Downshifter 7
Pros
- Low weight
- Very good breathability
Cons
- Basic running shoe
- nothing new that would be too good
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