Nike

Free RN Motion 2017

Free RN Motion 2017
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
20mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Above average (82/100)

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Overall

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Ranks above 29% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Ranks above 17% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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Ranks above 16% of shoes

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Value

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Ranks above 12% of shoes

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1/1

Prefer this shoe over another.

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Pros & Cons

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
7.5 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2018 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150
$150
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (16%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (79%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (12%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 8, 2020

4/5

Overall

Good shoe for shorter runs and some intermediate speed work. On longer runs the lack of cushioning and more minimalist design makes the legs tire faster. The velcro fastening works well and is very comfortable but doesn't handle turns well at speed. I really enjoy how light and responsive the shoe is and it does help build up ankle strength to run in a minimalist shoe like this. I found the sock to be too tight on the ankle and initially really constricted my achilles but has loosened up in time.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Nike Free

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I'm 67 years old and run about 15 miles a week. I have run in these flexible shoes since they first came out, and have been nearly injury free.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5