Two drawbacks for me were the fit and durability. It allows my ankle and Achilles to move naturally. The flexible heel clip found in the upper is a strength of the upper. The fit falls on the looser side of things from heel to toe. The slimmed-down upper continues the comfortable ride, it is both breathable and flexible. I would be hesitant to put them on if it was raining outside. I found it to lack traction and show wear after only 70 miles. One drawback of the midsole is the rubber outsole. The rocker of the midsole adds to the comfort of this trainer. This means it is a trainer that could work for neutral or stability runners. The higher the miles the more comfortable it became. The midsole provided a soft and springy ride that excelled in both shock absorption and energy return. I was hoping for a better experience with the React Miler 2 and boy did I have one. They were one of the coolest looking shoes but one of the poorest performing trainers I have reviewed. Over my years reviewing running shoes I have had only one Nike shoe I have reviewed, the Zoom Structure 22. Overall, these aspects of the midsole worked together to provide a comfortable ride every time I laced them up to pound the pavement. The React Miler has a 10 mm drop which is a standard drop. Usually, I run in stability trainers and I had no problem running in these because of how much stability they gave me. It is wider, which provides more stability than the average neutral trainer. The construction of the midsole reminds me of the lite lineup ASICS has unveiled the last few years. This wasn’t the case with React Miler because of the resiliency of the React foam. Sometimes with a rocker you can feel the stress on the balls and toes of your feet because of less cushioning. The rocker geometry employed makes for smooth transitions from foot strike to toe offs. The two aspects Nike employs to counter these results are a wide midsole and rocker geometry to their midsole. When your midsole is made of such a soft foam you need to be careful it doesn’t affect the stability or performance of the shoe. The React cushioning lessens the impact of foot strikes along with propelling your feet forward because of the energy return on liftoffs.īecause of this the trainers are destined for longer distances. ![]() We purchased this pair of Nike Downshifter 11 at Running Warehouse with our own money.The midsole of the React Miler excels at all of these. In the next version I’d love to see a few more features on the upper to improve breathability, and perhaps some longer laces.Īs editorial policy, we do not accept free samples from companies. If you’re new to training and want to use this in the gym too it’s a great shoe for that. I’d recommend the Downshifter 11 for anyone looking to run their first 5km, 10km, or even half marathon. Usually, with Nike, we see a big change of design every two versions, so perhaps the 12 will be a little more interesting, but for a low-cost running shoe, designed with a big variety of runners in mind, you can’t go too wrong with this shoe. Overall, there’s not much exciting to say about the upper, its low on features to keep costs and weight down. The tongue is comfortably padded and stayed in place well, on runs when the laces were tighter, and when wearing casually and a little looser. There is a new lace eyelet design in this shoe which I feel improves the shoe aesthetically, and along with the reinforced stitching and support assists the midfoot lockdown. The white version did pick up lots of dirt and dusk immediately, even on a dry, pavement run, so something to consider if you like your shoes to look box fresh. If you’re looking for an exact upgrade of your Downshifter 10, this is what this shoe delivers.Īesthetically I think the shoe looks great, mimicking the design of more premium Nike ranges. ![]() On walking around the foam feels adequate, nothing too exciting about it depending on your expectations but all in all, a good first impression.Ĭompared to the Downshifter 10 I’ve recently been running in, there’s slightly more visible support around the midfoot, however, I really couldn’t feel this when trying it on.īoth versions felt exactly the same. On the foot, they feel lightweight, super flexible, and comfortable. If the shoe feels even slightly tight on first wear, size up here. When I first tried on the Downshifter 11, the fit is quite snug for a Nike, coming in a little shorter and narrower than other Nike running shoes, so you may want to consider going half a size up, or if they’re your first pair of running shoes, at least a whole size up from your regular shoe.
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