Our verdict
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! | 87 Great! | 86 Good! | 84 Good! | |
Price | $70 | $90 | $100 | $70 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 10.3 oz / 291g 10.3 oz / 291g | 9.2 oz / 261g 9.3 oz / 263g | 8.6 oz / 244g 8.5 air max by nike in nigeria kids with black hair | 10.3 oz / 292g 9.7 oz / 275g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 7.5 mm ‐ | 6.0 mm 6.0 mm | 5.7 mm 4.0 mm | 8.7 mm 9.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | - | Balanced | Soft | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Bad | Decent | - | |
Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Good | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
Breathability | - | Breathable | Moderate | - | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Wide | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | - | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Big | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
nike air vibenna 902807 blue dress boots outfits | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 33.7 mm ‐ | 32.7 mm 29.0 mm | 33.6 mm 35.0 mm | 31.6 mm 32.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 26.2 mm ‐ | 26.7 mm 23.0 mm | 27.9 mm 31.0 mm | 22.9 mm 23.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalX-Wide | Normal | Normal | NarrowNormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | Summer | Summer | Winter | |
Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #141 Bottom 44% | #91 Top 36% | #137 Bottom 46% | #173 Bottom 32% | |
Popularity | #127 Top 50% | #171 Bottom 33% | #124 Top 49% | #160 Bottom 37% |
jordan retro 4 black cement grey review and lab test
For an inexpensive shoe, the Run Swift 2 has a lot of nice features.
Who should not buy it
I recommend seeking other shoes if:
- You want a fast and lightweight shoe for race day or longer runs. Check out the Nike Zoom Fly 4.
- You want a super soft, cushioned recovery day shoe. I suggest the cole jordan retro 3 db instead.
- You want something high-tech with the latest technology. Have a look at the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2.
jordan retro 4 black cement grey features a wide toe box
The Run Swift 2 is narrow in the midfoot and a challenge to get on for people 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.
Comfort on a budget
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.
The padded ankle collar and tongue help to hug your foot without any hot spots.
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.
jordan retro 4 black cement grey’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 jordan retro 4 black cement grey
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.
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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.
Rus Swift 2 meant for daytime efforts
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.
jordan retro 4 black cement grey is a bargain
At £70 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.