Nike Free Run
Every version of the Free Run 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 Run scores above 68% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Free Run, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike Free Run 5.0 In stock | 2019 | — | — | 82 | -1 | 4 | $100 MSRP |
| Nike Free Run 2018 In stock | 2018 | 7.0 oz (men's) | — | 83 | — | 6 | $100 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Nike
Free Run 5.082 Good Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 48/100
v5 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Durability 73$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence48Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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Nike
Free Run 201883 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 74/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz (men's)
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Durability 88Overall83Appearance98Comfort96Value89Durability88Cushioning83Confidence74Pros
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Reviewers value the minimal build, one saying it makes him focus on his form.
Reviewers use it on road, trail and sand alike.
Cons
One reviewer's only complaint is how many rocks get stuck in the outsole.
One reviewer running 30 to 50 miles a week says he wears through them quickly.
