Comments on: Nike Free 3.0 V2 Men

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:14:04 +0000

Wow! Most comfortable shoes ever! Love the fit, and looks. Feels like I’m running on my bed. Only thing I dont like is the white outsole which will get dirty real quick. Just wish it was a darker color. Might get another pair just to wear around because they’re so comfy.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:35:19 +0000

If you want a minimalist running shoe but don’t want to either go as extreme as the Vibrams, either for technical reasons or just because of the aesthetics(I don’t think many people would argue against the fact that they are pretty hideous) then I would definitely look into these. The only thing that people should be aware of when considering getting these is that they still act very much like a shoe. Yes they lower than your average running shoe, have less padding, and behave very much like a slipper, but they don’t give you the same sensation to running without shoes. So if you heel strike in normal shoes while running, chances are very good that you will continue to do so, maybe not quite as bad but you still will. I would suggest using these in conjunction with training barefoot from time to time; so when running barefoot you will get your form down and then will be able to transfer it over to running in these. Also remember to take it slow, you will notice your form getting sloppy really quick (for me its like 10-15 minutes) if you’re use to heel striking.

By: michael

michael — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:44:12 +0000

I agree. Great shoe for me as I transition to a neutral heel. When these are worn out, I expect I will be ready to be only running in Vibrams or perhaps the NB minimus; it’s a shame Nike doesn’t offer a 1.0 because I would definitely check it out based upon my positive experience with the frees.

By: j. Sheader

j. Sheader — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:19:59 +0000

Okay though I have ambivalent feelings surround Nike I have to give them credit for being one if not the first to break ground on the barefoot oriented training with the Free’s. I had several pair of 5.0′s which I like. They more than any other shoe gave relief to chronic achilles issues. Then I got a pair of the 3.0′s . I have literally worn them out. I confess I am going on 3 years. 3 YEARS of training in the same shoe when previously after a few months I’d replace a ‘conventional’ running shoe. The soles, which are about all I have left I am going to use to make my own Huaraches! Time for a new pair of 3.0s. So what are the con’s if any? Well traction suffers on the trails. They are not good for lateral motion..i.e. playing ultimate frisbee. The heel is still too high in my opinion, they tend to run wide, and lastly.. they should make a lighter more minimalist version still .. a 2.0 or 1.o.!