Nike Free or Flats or Both?

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18 years ago 06/10/2005 2:30pm EDT

Now that Nike Free has been out on the market for a while now, I have a question.

I train in flats and have never owned a pair of Nike Free.

Are flats still better then running in Nike Free or is there not that much difference oris one better over the other.

Or should I just buy a pair and figure it out for myself since every damn runner is different.

I read a magezine article that said the Nike Free is the same as running barefoot. And that barefoot running and very good for you, which we should know.

So any input would be helpful.

Thanks for the time.

18 years ago 06/10/2005 9:11pm EDT

re: Tim The Toot

too bad real running topics are no longer discussed on this board.

i have been wondering the same. lately, i've been running a lot in the nike ekiden's. feels good, about 30% of my weekly mileage is done in them on both street and trail.

i'm afraid to take the free to the trail cuz the stones could get in the grooves, and the outsole seems like it would break down after a few runs, but i've never ran in them, so i can't give an actual review.

18 years ago 06/15/2005 11:11am EDT

re: Tim The Toot

Just use your barefeet. That's the way it is meant to be.

18 years ago 06/15/2005 12:05pm EDT

re: Tim The Toot

I PRODUCT TESTED THE FREE'S AND I RAN UP TO 15 MILE TRAINING RUNS ON THE TRAILS AND THEY ACTUALLY WERE A GOOD TRAIL SHOE. THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT SMALL GRAVEL DID GET CAUGHT IN THE SOLES BUT THAT HAPPENS ON THE STREET TO. I THOUGH THE SHOES WERE VERY GOOD AND HAD NO PROPBLEMS ON ROAD OR OFF AND EVEN USED THEM AS FLATS FOR RACING IN A FEW TRI'S VERY EASY ON BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY ARE WORTH THE MONEY --- BUT THEN AGAIN I GET NIKE SHOES FOR FREEEEEEEEE EVERY 2 MONTHS

18 years ago 06/15/2005 12:49pm EDT

re: Tim The Toot

A man trying to sell a blind horse always praises its feet.

18 years ago 06/15/2005 12:50pm EDT

re: Tim The Toot

The free is really an amazing shoe. I just do my shorter 4-6 mile A.M. runs in them, and they are very comfortable. I have worn them to warm up in and when i put my trainers back on it felt like I was wearing bricks on my feet until I got used to them again. I would recomend buying a pair of the free, even if you don't like running in them they still look cool just to wear around. People love em.

18 years ago 06/15/2005 1:08pm EDT

re: Bilbo Baggins.

How do the Frees compare to the flats.

I have never wore a pair of Nike Free but I think the heel is too high for it to resemble bareffot running.

The flats might still be a better choise for people who like minimal shoes.

18 years ago 06/15/2005 11:34pm EDT

re: Minimal shoes

Well, I do not do normal training runs in flats, but have used them for workouts on the track and of course some races. The heel on the free is as high or higher than a flats but the big difference is that in the free you can feel your foot gripping at the ground. When i tried the free on at the store i almost feel down my first couple of steps, it felt strange. The free really does force you to utilize your feet while running, Maybe not as much as if you were actually barefoot, but definately enough so that you are getting at least some benefit.

18 years ago 06/16/2005 1:13am EDT

re: Bilbo Baggins.

You mean as high or higher than trainers? There was another thread on this a couple days ago, and my opinion was that if you want to strengthen your calves, flats might help, but if you want to strengthen your feet, the free might help.

18 years ago 06/16/2005 6:15am EDT

re: Tim The Toot

Barefoot running is for children. Nike Frees are for suckers.

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