Hi,
I found love with the Nike Free 3.0 (version 1).
I accepted Nike when she changed to (version 2).
I think we must part ways with the advent of (version 3).
I'm wondering if I will ever love again.
Anyone in a similar situation?
I don't know what I'll do when my current shoes run out? What shall I wear?
Any suggestions?
Basically, I like the firm, lightweight character of the free 3.0.
This shoe has never quite hit it with me. I don't understand why the very back heel cushion needs be so flimsy where it meets the heel cup. It brings instability to an otherwise amazing minimalist shoe.
Some of the other shoes like the Streak and Streak XC weren't bad, but the fit is quite a bit different from the Free.
The Brooks T-series is nice, but not as minimal.
Inov-8 has some really interesting minimalist shoes, but they're even less offset than the Frees.
The new adidas adizero Hagio looks promising, but I haven't tried it. Doubt it would last as long.
New Balance is trying really hard to corner the market for those types of minimalist shoes. Almost too many options there. Brooks has a few, but I didn't like their fit.