Nike Free V5.0
In an effort to gain the benefits of barefoot running without actually running barefoot or running in my vibrams (which I love but still haven’t managed to run more than 4 mile in) I bought a pair of Nike Wmns Free 5.0 V4 354751-301. I really love this shoe. They are light and comfortable. They force me to shorten my stride and increase my cadence, which makes me run faster with less effort. I also strike my forefoot instead of heel striking. I like using them on some races, track workouts and regular training runs. My limit in them is about 10 miles though, anymore than that and I really start feeling it in my legs and feet. I don’t run in them everyday but I do run in them once or twice a week and think they have improved my running form which has in turn increased my speed. I would recommend this shoe for anyone who want to try a minimalist running shoe. Side notes: They are also very comfortable for walking in and can be worn without sock (if you like to run without socks on).
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i love my nike shoes! i didnt become a huge nike fan until recently and im super happy with them!!
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This is a helpful review, thanks! I just got my first pair of Nike Wmns Free and I’m trying to get used to them gradually, starting with 1 mile and gradually building up. ‘Not quite ready for the VFFs but if the Free 5.0′s work out, maybe someday I’ll give those a try. Take care & happy running!
I wonder if Nike has any plans for a Free 2.0 or 1.0.
Zataod..I am not sure..I know they have a 3.0 which is supposed to be lighter and more minimalistic than my 5.0.
I ran for a brief time in Nike Frees back in 2006. They were either 5.0 or 4.0. I can’t remember now. I liked them, but was getting some lower back pain. I went to a shoe store, where they convinced me that the Frees were the problem, which I now think was more about not doing enough hamstring stretching.