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Free RN

Free RN
Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$85
Stack Height
20mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 86% of shoes

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Value

Above average (88/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 81% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 70% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (71/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (71/100)

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Ranks above 34% of shoes

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1/1

Prefer this shoe over another.

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Pros & Cons

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Nike Free RN
Nike Free RN 5.0
Nike Free Run 2018
Free RN
Free RN 5.0
Free Run 2018
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Best overall / Best comfort / Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Minimalist
Daily trainer
Minimalist
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
7.4 oz M
7 oz M Lightest
Stack
20/16mm
23/15mm
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Drop
4mm
8mm
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Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$85 Lower MSRP
$100
$100
Best price
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$74.97
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Excellent (91%) Best overall
Very good (85%)
Comfort
Good (72%)
Excellent (97%) Best comfort
Very good (83%)
Cushioning
Below average (34%)
Below average (38%)
Good (72%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (70%)
Good (72%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (86%)
Excellent (96%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (81%)
Excellent (94%) Best value
Average (58%)
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Reader Ratings

1 reader rating

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Great all-around running shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 10, 2018

4/5

Overall

Great all-around running shoe, roads, trails, track: whatever; and one pair will last a year no problem, though I prefer to cycle between two pairs (same model). Nice light feel and just enough cushion.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5