NIKE Women's Downshifter 11 Gymnastics Shoe

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The Downshifter 11 is comfortable on the roads, at the gym, and even just as an around-town sneaker.

Nike Downshifter 11 Review | Running Shoes Guru

The Vaporfly pairs Nike’s soft and springy ZoomX foam with a carbon plate to produce a remarkably fast and efficient ride that’s helped runners of all levels set PBs at races of all distances in recent years.The second edition of the shoe improves on the first by adding more padding and support around the heel while also adding more structure to certain areas of the upper. What’s more, considering that this is a budget model, it’s great that they decided to make it more environmentally friendly.

Nike Downshifter 11 Review (2023) | RunRepeat Cut in half: Nike Downshifter 11 Review (2023) | RunRepeat

There’s a band around the ankle to provide a small amount of stability, but not so much that it’s intrusive for neutral runners. Yet, that’s not its only pro, given that it boasts a surprisingly enjoyable midsole and overall in-shoe comfort. It all adds up to a springy and speedy ride that only feels better the faster you run in the shoe, but the slightly strange sensation produced by the different foams, the plate and the pods might not suit every runner.

The Downshifter 11 gave much more cushioning on longer runs and performed better over time, and I’d recommend the Downshifter range over the Revolution to everyone. Since Nike discontinued the popular Pegasus Turbo line, there hasn’t been a true all-rounder in its range. My heel had a bit of slip but there’s a second top lace hole for a runner’s knot if that’s a persistent issue. On walking around the foam feels adequate, nothing too exciting about it depending on your expectations but all in all, a good first impression.