Nike Free

[Ayepecks]

If you need more information about what youm0nt said, check the Nike Free site... they actually have a chart of what you need to be doing after how long you've had the Frees.

[Brandon]

DO NOT BUY TO RUN IN!!!

They are more of a WARMUP shoe, like before races or just short miles, nothing long or you WILL get injured as there is no support in the shoe. Personally, id just go to your local running speciality store, otherwise you might pick the worng shoe and damn it can be easy to strain or pull a muscle

[ninjamunky]

Actually, I was looking on roadrunnersports.com and the one girl said that she ran 12 and 14 miles in them and felt great. And besides, I'm pretty sure they're a little more rough like that to further emulate being barefoot on the street, without actually going barefoot on the street. I don't think it's a warmup shoe... But it is a training shoe. It'll be like lifting weights.

[Ayepecks]

DO NOT BUY TO RUN IN!!!

They are more of a WARMUP shoe, like before races or just short miles, nothing long or you WILL get injured as there is no support in the shoe. Personally, id just go to your local running speciality store, otherwise you might pick the worng shoe and damn it can be easy to strain or pull a muscle

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That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races.

[ninjamunky]

That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races.

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That's good, cause I also bought some racing flats as well. And the Nike Free site says that you only need like 20 mins each run or something as a session. I think it's a good choice, but it's use will really be limited as there are really only a few runs I do that are totally street, maybe 1-2 times a week. My friend said you shouldn't wear them on trail runs.

That's strange caeman, cause I ordered/was told to order a half size up. So those should have been perfect for you. I even tried on 11's, 11.5's and 12's and 11.5's fit the best. I'm usually an 11.

[Brandon]

That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races.

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All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them

[sn00pie]

It's nice to see that classic style shoes are back in! (Y)

[Ayepecks]

All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them

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If you tried your friend's on, that's why. Your feet weren't trained for them yet.

[youm0nt Veteran]

All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them

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of course,because your not used to it.your current shoes probably have alot of cushion that "protected" your foot .with the frees,you "reawaken" all the nerves in the foot.

[GrimReeper]

Ok finally I went into my local "Athletes Foot" store and they finally have the NikeFree5.0 shoes in stock. To my disappointment they were sold out. They dont even sell the first version (the one with the strap arcross the shoe. So annoyed.

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There display model was rediculously to large for me and to be honest the sole looked a bit tacky although the rest of the shoe looked mad.

[ninjamunky]

I got mine and there was this like, rust-colored discoloration on the Nike logo... so I phoned roadrunner and I'm getting a new pair ;) 2-3 days again tho and then I'll ship the old one's out.

[neoxphuse]

Didn't see this thread before. I bought a pair of the strap versions, Nike Free 4.0, about a week ago. They're awesome, especially if you're running or walking. I defintely recommend them because they pretty much move naturally like how your feet would.

The best thing about this shoe is the mesh support of the back of the feet. This really makes your move the way your feet can compared to the limits of all other shoes.