Nike Free
Every version of the Free we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Free scores above 1% of the lines we track.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Free v7 | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nike Free 5.0 | 2014 | 8.2 oz | 21/14mm · 7mm drop | 53 | — | 54 | $115 MSRP |
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Free 5.053 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 55 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 7mm drop · 21mm stack
Averaging 8.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers find it light enough for fast running.
Durability 54MSRP $115
Overall53Appearance93Cushioning70Comfort68Value59Durability54Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Averaging 8.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers find it light enough for fast running.
Reviewers praise the flexible ride, several saying it gives ground feel with some cushioning under it.
Two of fifty-three reviewers who answered report an injury, and eight describe years of running in it without trouble.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5, and four find it worn out between 300 and 400 miles.
Two reviewers report blisters or needing to size up for the toe box.
Two reviewers say there is little forefoot cushioning and would not run high mileage in it.
