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Free Run 2018

Free Run 2018
Neutral · Road
Very good (89/100)

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Shoe details

Weight
7 oz
Release
2024 Q3
MSRP
$100
Widths
Medium

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (89/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 85% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (89/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (86/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (85/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 77% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (82/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (77/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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75%

3/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 85% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Minimalist Shoes

Scores better than 76% of 236 minimalist shoes.

76%

Nike

Scores better than 88% of 443 Nike shoes.

88%

Pros & Cons

Cons

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Free Run 2018
Nike Free RN 2017
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Free Run 2018
Free RN 2017
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest / Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Minimalist
Minimalist
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7 oz M Lightest
7.3 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
8mm
7mm
Release
2024 Q3 Newest
2017 Q3
2024 Q2
MSRP
$100
$100
$200
Best price
$55.97 Lowest price
$84.97
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (85%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (79%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (77%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (96%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (59%)
Very good (84%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Comfortable neutral trainer

runhaags · Oct 25, 2019

4/5

Overall

As with all Nike Free versions, this shoe has very little support. For me, this is a plus. The primary difference I notice between this version and the one before it is that the upper is a bit more stretchy. This makes it more comfortable but also makes it more difficult to run fast. If I'm trying to do a tempo but don't want to wear flats I go with the previous version, but these are my go-to for recovery and easy runs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great Shoe

samthebamsquam · Jul 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

I used these shoes for practice during track season and they were great. Very comfortable, they kind of form into the shape of your foot which is great. They are super light so you don’t feel heavy footed while running. Overall it’s a pretty great shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Solid shoes

Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019

5/5

Overall

Been running in Nike Frees for a while. My only issue with them is how many rocks get stuck in the bottom of my shoes
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great on various terrain of Maui

quagmire · Oct 1, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have had great use with this shoes on trail, sand, and roads. The series has been my shoe of choice for the last few years. I wear through them quickly, running 30 - 50 miles a week. And I also use them on the track for workouts from 200m to 1600m repeats.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Going With The Past

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

With flat feet I've always felt that the Nike Free has forced me to focus on my form. Have essentially taken off from regular running for about 5 years and after a few short forays with other shoes have decided to go back to what I've enjoyed. Trying to be careful as I weigh more than I used to. So far the fit feels great and my feet are only slightly achy after snowy or technical trails but otherwise feel good. Holding up well at 350 miles right now.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5