Nike Free RN 3.0

Name: Nike Free RN 3.0
Brand: Nike

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 15.0 oz (men's)

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Free RN 3.0’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Good

Overall

Good 88

Appearance

Excellent 94

Comfort

Excellent 94

Value

Very good 91

Durability

Good 82

Cushioning

Below average 67

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

80 Moderate

Moderate 80

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Still as comfortable as the first day at 227 miles.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw came from the Nike Free 3.0

“Minimalist but rugged enough to handle gravel and rough debris.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“Perfect for track and treadmill running.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw came from the Nike Free 3.0

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 3/6

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

All six reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one calls it minimalist but rugged enough for gravel.
Every rated Free RN scores 91 or above.
One reviewer has 227 miles on a pair and says it is as comfortable as the first day.

Cons

Durability is the weakest dimension at 4.2 out of 5.
One reviewer says it is thin enough that you feel every rock on the road.

Free RN 3.0 rates 88. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Free RN

Each dot is one version of the Free RN, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

84 2017 88 2019 85 2019 89 2017

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Free RN 2017

2017 · 0 reviews

89 Good

72 Confidence
Free RN 5.0

2019 · 9 reviews

85 Good

85 Confidence
Free RN 3.0 This shoe

2019 · 7 reviews

88 Good

80 Confidence
Free RN

2017 · 1 review

84 Good

70 Confidence

Runner Ratings

7 ratings

5/5 6

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 15.0 oz (men's)
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130

Runner reviews

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Big old guy, low mileage

5/5

Overall

I love these shoes. I've ran on 'barefoot' style shoes for years. I've always liked Nike's options, although they are getting harder to find now. These shoes were a pair that I found on sale at Ross, of all places. I didn't need them at the time, but pulled them out last year. If I could get another pair, I definitely would. They are great for running at the track or on a treadmill. They're okay for road running, as long as there isn't gravel. The 'barefoot' feel comes with a price and that is stone bruises if you're not careful. My typical runs are around 5k and I'm 6'/215# guy in my 50s, and I have never felt these weren't enough shoe for the job.

Vandal · Sep 23, 2026

5 mpw avg pace 11:00 training for general fitness would buy again came from the Nike Free Run Flyknit 201

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 1/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

0

5/5

Overall

I ran with some minimus shoes for awhile and when they stopped production, I searched for something to replace them. These do an adequate job. Very comfortable fit.

0 · Dec 19, 2023

training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Minimus 10v4

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Freaky Flyknits

5/5

Overall

I've been running in different lightweight Nikes for years. I wasn't sure about the no-lace Flyknit at first; thought they would loosen over time (but I found them for a really good price). I have been pleasantly surprised how well these shoes are holding up. They are still as comfortable as the first day, I currently have 227 miles on them.

I really only use them for track and treadmill running, which they are perfect for. They are lightweight, but they are also thin. You will feel every rock on the road. I typically run about 2-4 mile workouts with these shoes.

Carey Edwards · Jun 20, 2023

5 mpw came from the Nike Free 3.0