How much more naturally feeling can a shoe get? Whenever he’s hitting the playground or the field, Nike’s Downshifter 8 further smoothens his strides, starting with lightweight mesh and foam construction and aiming to reflect his gait with a flexible, deeper-grooved outsole. The result feels barely there yet still supportive and gives him extra grip in just the right places.

• Upper features a combination of breathable mesh and synthetic overlays
• Smooth, breathable fabric lining
• Traditional lace-up closure for a closer fit
• Padded tongue and collar for support
• Updated articulated, full-length Phylon midsole improves flexibility and responsiveness
• Rubber outsole features deeper flex grooves for a more natural range of motion
• Swoosh logo added to sides
• Weighs 6 oz.
• Imported