Our verdict
- Our top pick in best cheap Nike running shoes
Pros
- Breathable
- True to size
- Wide toe box
- Cushioned tongue
- Durable outsole
- Price
- Gusseted tongue
Cons
- Stiff ride
- Narrow midfoot
- Heavy
Audience verdict
Comparison
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| Audience score | 85 Good! | 86 Great! | 85 Good! | 82 Good! | |
| Price | $70 | $100 | $130 | $90 | |
| Pace | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight lab Weight brand | 10.3 oz / 291g 10.3 oz / 291g | 8.6 oz / 244g 8.5 oz / 241g | 11.6 oz / 328g 11.6 oz / 328g | 9.2 oz / 261g 9.3 zapatillas de running Nike tope amortiguación talla 42.5 negras entre 60 y 100 | |
| Lightweight | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Drop lab Drop brand | 7.5 mm ‐ | 5.7 mm 4.0 mm | 8.0 mm 6.0 mm | 6.0 mm 6.0 mm | |
| Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
| Midsole softness | - | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Small | Normal | Small | |
| Toebox durability | - | Decent | Bad | Bad | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Good | - | Decent | |
| Outsole durability | - | Good | - | Good | |
| Breathability | - | Moderate | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
| Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Small | Big | Small | |
| Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
| FroSkate x Nike SB Dunk High Pro QS All Love No Hate | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
| Rocker | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Heel lab Heel brand | 33.7 mm ‐ | 33.6 mm 35.0 mm | 33.8 mm 33.0 mm | 32.7 mm 29.0 mm | |
| Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 26.2 mm ‐ | 27.9 mm 31.0 mm | 25.8 mm 27.0 mm | 26.7 mm 23.0 mm | |
| Widths available | NormalX-Wide | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Season | Winter | Summer | Summer | Summer | |
| Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ranking | #127 Bottom 49% | #119 Top 48% | #137 Bottom 45% | #174 Bottom 30% | |
| Popularity | #127 Bottom 49% | #108 Top 44% | #247 Bottom 1% | #186 Bottom 25% |
Nike Run Swift 2 review and lab test
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Nike Run Swift 2 features a wide toe box
The Run Swift 2 is narrow in the midfoot and a challenge to get on for run with wider feet, but one on it does surprisingly have a bit more room up in the toebox hand expected.
Nikes tend to run narrow, and this one is a bit more accommodating to a wider range of foot shapes. The Toebox measures 99.3mm wide whereas average shoes are just 98.4, while the heel stays narrower than average at 74.8mm (75.4mm is average here).
A nice feature is the webbing lacing structure which ensures a tight lockdown and zero foot slip inside the shoe.
Lastly, the fully-gusseted tongue helps the shoe hug your foot, again leading to a tight, snug fit eliminating any movement.
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Honestly, for a budget shoe, it’s pretty dang comfortable. When I first tried this shoe on I didn’t thik it was a budget trainer, it feels higher end than it is.
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There is plenty of foam underfoot too for impact dampening on runs. With 33.7mm of foam under the heel and just a 7.5mm drop, this shoe feels nice. The foam’s extremely hard, at 26.0HA (average shoes are 22.8HA) it has plenty of give and padding.
Nike Run Swift 2’s ride
This shoe lands right in the middle of the stiffness scale, measuring 39.5N in our tests. Average shoes flex at 38.8N meaning this shoe won’t surprise most runners.
It has a more classic ride that’s dense and consistent, it’s not peppy or bouncy like some newer, lightweight shoes, but for those coming from old shoes, this is a benefit as there will be no adaptation period.
Honestly, for me, it’s a bit dull and I wouldn’t want to run these for anything longer than a recreational jog, but where I so dig them is just as a town sneaker. I actually think they look sweet and feel good enough to wear walking around in.
Another positive is this shoe didn’t seem to stiffen up much in our freezer tests. The flex was affected just 3% compared to the average shoe being 35.3% stiffer at cold temps.
Weight Nike Run Swift 2
The Run Swift 2 isn’t all that swift… At 10.3 ounces (291g) it’s more of a clunker than a light and nimble shoe built for speed.
Again, I see this as more of a performance sneaker than a true running shoe because of the weight here.
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The shoe seems well built with plenty of welded overlays on the upper to keep debris out and act as an added layer of protection against abrasion.
The full-rubber outsole is generously thick at 4.4mm (average outsoles are just 3.5mm), and the rubber is firm at 88.5HC on the durometer (compared to an average of 80.5HC), meaning the shoe should wear slowly and have plenty of life.
The outsole also features 2.2mm lugs giving it extra grip on varied terrain. This shoe is comfortable on pavement and mild dirt running paths, which is a nice element for a do-it-all style of shoe like this.
Breathability was surprisingly good
The upper is plenty breathable with its wide-mesh construction and even though it has a thick 9.0mm padded tongue, the shoe didn’t feel hot on my feet.
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Once again, like many other Nike budget shoes, there are no reflective elements on the Run Swift 2, meaning you need to be extra careful should you be out running after dark.
Nike Run Swift 2 is a bargain
At £80 I think there’s actually good value in this shoe. It’s more comfortable, and a bit more high-end feeling than say the Quest 4 or the Downshifter 11, and I like the classic, refined style better as well.
I think if you need a simple daily trainer or a value pair of trainers for around town, the Run Swift 2 is worth a look.
