Nike Free
Every version of the Free we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Free rates above 0% of the lines we track.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Free v7 | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nike Free 5.0 | 2014 | 8.2 oz | 21/14mm stack · 7mm drop | 54 | — | 54 | $115 MSRP |
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Free 5.054 54 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 55 reviews Confidence 97
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 21mm stack · 7mm drop
Averaging 8.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and reviewers find it light enough for fast running.
Durability 57MSRP $115
Overall54Appearance90Cushioning71Comfort66Value61Durability57Confidence97Buy 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 for 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.
