Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men
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What we liked
- Good choice of shoes. If you are a beginner runner all looking for all rounder type shoe.
- Offers decent comfort.
- Good stability.
- Good price as per the brand value.
- Design is very improved from its previous generation “ Nike downshifter 12”
Could be better
- Design is very specific for runners or sports persons.
- If brand is not your first priority, there are lots of options are available at this price point.
Specifications
About Nike
All NikePhil Knight and Bill Bowerman founded the company in Portland, Oregon, on 25 January 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, importing Onitsuka Tiger running shoes. The Nike name and the Swoosh arrived in 1971. Nike first came to India in 1995 through a licensee, and now sells through nike.in, brand stores and authorised marketplace storefronts.
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Is the Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men worth buying?
We rate it 8/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Good choice of shoes. If you are a beginner runner all looking for all rounder type shoe. Could be better: Design is very specific for runners or sports persons.
Where can I buy the Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men?
It’s listed on Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.
What is the Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men made of?
Insole: Padded Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Textile Knitted. See Specifications above for the full details.
Is the Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men comfortable?
We score its comfort 8/10 (great), after using it ourselves.
Is the Nike Downshifter 12 Running Shoes For Men good value for money?
Its value-for-money score is 9/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.
Is Nike an Indian brand?
No. Nike is from the USA, founded in 1964.
Is Nike a good brand?
We have bought and tested 51 Nike products, and their average FA score is 7.8/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the Nike Court Vision Low Casual Sneaker for Men at 9.3/10.
How does Fashion Audit score products?
We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.
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