The FREE RUN allows for improved natural foot movement compared to conventional shoes, which results in the FREE RUN being a great strength trainer for your feet. Depending on your ability and development, the FREE RUN may be a useful training tool for strides and drills to augment your daily running or it maybe your preferred daily training shoe. Either way, it is one comfortable shoe.

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How It Fits (based on width B) Width B=Medium

Sizing: Standard running shoe length
Heel: Medium
Midfoot: Medium to full volume
Forefoot: Medium
Toe-Box height: Low
Arch Structure: Medium-low height

Weight: 7.1 oz (size 8)

Product Lifecycle

Release date: September 2010 (new color), model release date May 2010
Color update: January 2011
Model discontinued: March 2011
Model update: April 2011, Free Run+ 2
Heritage: Free 5.0 V4

INTRODUCTION

The Free Run+ is a minimum featured, minimum neutral shoe deigned for strengthen the feet, speedwork or racing. It is built with a curved shape.

CUSHIONING

Phylite is Nike's lightweight midsole material designed for a resilient ride with enough durability to double as an outsole.

MIDSOLE

Phylite is Nike's lightweight midsole material designed for a resilient ride with enough durability to double as an outsole.
Crash pad is located at the bottom heel. This highly decoupled unit is gender-specific and reduces shock at impact and reduces the degree and rate of pronation.
Nike Free sipes is a gender specific decoupling of the midsole and outsole and is designed to allow barefoot-like flexibility and stability.

UPPER

Free Specific mesh provides breathability and is constructed with a stitch-less design for barefoot comfort.
Overlays are strategically placed to increase flexibility and comfort for use without socks.
Molded sockliner is engineered for under foot cushioning and is shaped to mimic the curvature of the foot for greater fit.
Slip Lasting involves wrapping and stitching the upper in a bootie-like shape before it is glued to the midsole to increase flexibility and decrease weight.

OUTSOLE

Phylite is Nike's lightweight midsole material designed for a resilient ride with enough durability to double as an outsole.
BRS 1000 carbon rubber is located along the heel for durability.
Nike Free sipes is a gender specific decoupling of the midsole and outsole and is designed to allow barefoot-like flexibility and stability.

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