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Free RN Distance

Free RN Distance
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.8 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (84/100)

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Overall

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Ranks above 89% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Value

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Ranks above 36% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Ranks above 27% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Ranks above 19% of shoes

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0/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Nike Free RN Distance
Nike Free RN Distance 2
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Free RN Distance
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Current shoe
Best appearance
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.8 oz M
8.3 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
24/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q2
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (73%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (49%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (27%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (19%)
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Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (89%) Best appearance
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Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (36%)
—
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Pretty good for runners who don't need much

ericzeiberg · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

This shoe is really good for those who don't need that much cushioning or drop. The drop on these is around 4mm, so for those who run up on their toes a bit more, its perfect. They look really nice too. Only downside is that they don't last more than about 450 miles. You can probably still run in them after that, but you risk injuring yourself.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Nike Free RN Distance -- Actually a great shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

4mm drop, very good training shoe if you have strong ankles. Very little support but it really helps you engage lower leg muscles and fosters a forefoot/midfoot strike while still being padded.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5