New Nike Free 3.0 Review (not pretty)

Sorry in advance for my spelling errors all you sub 15 5k english professors

100% agree

S Ebeling wrote:

Sorry in advance for my spelling errors all you sub 15 5k english professors

LOL.

I have been running in the original 3.0s for years as well and heard that the new ones were a big step backwards. I am sorry you feel the same way, as I will not be going back to the line either if this is true.

run in the streak xc or lunar spider r

I ran in the 5.0s for about a year and then switched to xc flats. Actually when I wore the original 3.0s the gave me some peroneal problems. Anyway, the Nike shoe rep explained to my friend at the local running store that the Free 3.0 was really more of a fashion shoe and that they worked hard on the design of the 5.0 but the 3.0 was kind of bs (I'm referring to the original version) Who knows if that's true in any way but that's just an anecdote for you. Eventually the Frees aggravated my pf so I switched to flats and have been in flats for years. Good luck. Try Ebay for old versions

I think the 3.0 v4 is a step back from the v3. The Free Run 3 isn't as good as the Free Run 2. The shoe that feels the best is the Free 4.0 v2. I don't think it will get as much play since the marketing is going towards the Free run and 3.0, but try it out. It has a 6mm drop (8mm for the Free Run 3 and 4mm for the 3.0). The only problem I could see from a quick try-on is a weird crease across the top of the toe box, but it wasn't that bad.

Sketchers, GoRun

Thye feel like marathon racing flats. Sent mine back, not sure of next option.

yep. i've been running in the 3.0s since 2009

i have 2 pairs of v1's that ripped on both shoes near the 5th (outer) metatarsal. those were great. i still have them, and I am considering shoe repair to keep them.

i'm not a minimalist by any means. i just want a light weight, and extremely responsive shoe. the v1 was exactly that.

v2's

yep, squishy. the heal was built up a ton. so, the issue with the v2s in my opinion was there was a lot of time and energy being lost in the landing phase.

v3's the heal had that mesh elasticity which created shoe instability in my opinion. (haven't even tried 'em).

v4's look like a step in the right direction with the elimination of that heal mesh crap and making it solid shoe again. haven't tried these yet, i've just seen the pics on the internet, but they look better than the v3s.

The version 4 is very squsishy, not responsive, and the feet get vey hot. My prediction is you will hate them.

not again wrote:

and the feet get vey hot

Must be the shoe

you guys seriously run in the nike free? what the fxck?

it's not a running shoe. theres a dozen of other shoes on the market which accomplish what the free is supposed to, but do it better.

go to a good running store and educated yo'selves

This mornign I ran in a pair of the new Adipure Motions that came out last week. Pretty nice substitute for the Nike Frees.

Adam R. wrote:

This mornign I ran in a pair of the new Adipure Motions that came out last week. Pretty nice substitute for the Nike Frees.

My now 14yo son has used the Nike Free +2 for a year, then, briefly, the Free 3 v3. He discovered the Brooks PureConnect and loves them. He has relegated the Frees to general wear.

Agree. It's all been downhill from v2 and onwards. Thanks for killing a great shoe, Nike.

homer j wrote:

you guys seriously run in the nike free? what the fxck?

it's not a running shoe. theres a dozen of other shoes on the market which accomplish what the free is supposed to, but do it better.

go to a good running store and educated yo'selves

This loser hasn't heard of NIKE FREE ME. Heck even I put in thousands of miles in the Free v2, which is the greatest shoe ever made.

homer j wrote:

you guys seriously run in the nike free? what the fxck?

it's not a running shoe. theres a dozen of other shoes on the market which accomplish what the free is supposed to, but do it better.

examples or stfu.

I have only ran in the Free Run+2 and the Free 3.0 V4 so can only compare these two. For what it's worth I really enjoy running in the 3.0 v4. I kinda like the soft midsole and barely even notice the shoes when I am running in them. I got hot feet once after wearing thick socks but never again. It's actually my favourite shoe at the moment (I cycle Saucony Mirage, NB 890, Free 3.0 V4).

can we get nike man on here to comment? great shoe that has been made terrible.