I just picked up my brand new pair of Nike Free 5.0’s. My verdict: Stop what you are doing and buy a pair right now! I can not imagine owning another kind of sneaker ever again. This shoe is, in one word, awesome.
At approximately $85, the shoe is reasonably priced. It comes with the shoes and an extra pair of 4.5 soles. I’m sure there’s a difference in what the 4.5’s do, but I don’t know what it is.
I’m wearing the shoe right now, and it’s pretty cool. The shoe is super light weight and completely flexible. They look decent too. It feels like a cross between a sock, sandal, and classic sneaker. It’s without a doubt very comfortable, and Nike claims it strengthens your foot and prevents injuries.
The most revolutionary part? It’s the heel. You have to try a pair on to fully understand. Take it from me, this is the future of shoes. For now on, when I see a pair of astronaut-sized clunker shoes, I’ll just shake my head and smile.
June 8th, 2005 at 4:32 am
sexy.
in all seriousness, though, i might have to check these out. i hate how clunky sneakers are. if i wanted to wear big shoes, i’d wear my boots.
June 8th, 2005 at 6:52 am
I wore the shoes all night long because I was so excited about them. Now, I can’t wait to get home from work just to put them on again.
June 8th, 2005 at 9:44 am
hahahaha, that’s cute.
March 5th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
if you look in the manual in the box it mentions a lightweight trainer, neutral cushion, and stability/motion control. The stability is obviously cross trainer model witht eh toe strap. if you look at the bottom of the soles the 5.0 has foam cushions and 4.5 is just a small piece of insole. 5.0=neutral cushion. 4.5=lightweight traner. nike free=the best decision ive made all year. PEACE UNCOMFORTABLE SHOES.
April 26th, 2006 at 6:12 pm
They DO feel awesome but sadly I can’t wear them for training:( They can totally injure your feet if you do cross country (the little guy at the store told me so).
December 22nd, 2006 at 8:40 pm
Im getting a pair for christmas and i have tried them on when i bought them and they feeel right nice. Just one question, does anyone that owns them think they air your feet well?? like climacool, do they make your feet cool?
Thanks