Comments on: Nike Free 3.0 v5 Review: Redemption For One Of My Favorite Shoe Lineages! https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Tue, 06 May 2014 14:31:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Fito https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129614320 Tue, 06 May 2014 14:31:59 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129614320 In reply to Peter Larson.

Been running on them for like 2 months now. Not much. Three times a week for 10K max. I’ve really enjoyed the change, which from my Kayano 17, I guess is quite big. Three +s for me have been the weight, the change of foot motion, and having my toes more loose. They are a bit hard on the foot, so not sure I would go for a 20k with them, but still awesome. And yeah, why not, also a stylish shoe when not running too. I’ve always wanted to try those “better” running shoes brands, but they all look soooo….. Anyways :) Thanks again for this post! And btw, yeah, the v6 seems like a big No, No!

]]> By: Yutaro https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129608405 Sun, 04 May 2014 03:18:17 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129608405 Super comfortable shoes but I think the sole is too soft for me. My legs don’t feel great while running in them, especially my calves. Oh well! At least they are pretty stylish!!

]]> By: Bryan https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129536348 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:29:44 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129536348 In reply to Peter Larson.

No, I haven’t tried the 5.0s since it’s a 9mm drop vice a 4mm drop of the 3.0s. Would it matter if my landing is mid to fore-foot? I will check out the GoRun3 too! Thanks!

]]> By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129536060 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:13:56 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129536060 In reply to Bryan.

Have you tried the Free 5.0? A bit roomier in the forefoot but similar feel to the 3.0. The Instinct and Torin will likely be quite a bit less flexible than the Free, I don’t run much in them for that reason. If you like the feel of the Skechers but want a bit snugger fit you might check out the GoRun 3. Toebox is a bit narrower than the GoBionic, but not as narrow as the Free 3.0.

]]> By: Bryan https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129531950 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:25:51 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129531950 Hello Pete! I been running in the Nike Free 3.0 v5 this past year and ran a half marathon in them this past Oct. I loved the fit and feel of them with my only complaint was the toebox ran a bit narrow. I also ran in Merrell Bare Access which would make this shoe just about perfect if it had that kind of toebox. Anyway, I picked up a pair of the GoBionic Pranas to replace my Frees but they seem to be a bit TOO roomy, even going down a half size. I still will use them for shorter runs but looking for something for longer runs. I’m looking at the Altra Instinct 1.5 or the Altra Torin as that shoe. I read your reviews on each and I am torn about which one to get. Unfortunately, there isn’t a store anywhere near me in Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area that sells them so I can’t try them on. Given that I loved the Frees minus the toebox issue, which one would you recommend that I should try to go with?

]]> By: Fito Benitez https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129521554 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 07:44:52 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129521554 In reply to Peter Larson.

Thanks again! Ended up going for the Free recommendation. Can’t wait for them to arrive to go out and test them :) Cheers

]]> By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129519120 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:36:31 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129519120 In reply to Fito Benitez.

The Free is on the soft side, but not terribly squishy. I really like the shoe as is. Nike also makes the Flex line that is like a cheaper Free, but have not tried them so not sure how soft they are.

]]> By: Fito Benitez https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1129518224 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:54:28 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1129518224 Hi Pete! Thanks for the review. Best I read so far. Comments are great too. Couldn’t find my concern though. I run 12-14 miles a week at most, and maybe 6 months a year. Other 6 is too cold outside :D I wear Asics Kayano. Love them. Can’t complain. I don’t think it’s been the running but for the last year I have sometimes pain on the section under my fat toe and my arches get crammed. Doing some exercises from the phisio and a bit better. Anyways, wanna try a more mid-free run, and thought I’ll try the Free 3.0 v5, but I am concerned with the “too soft” comment. Doesn’t sound so “free” to me then :) Would there be any other model from Nike with that free feel but a bit more hard feeling? Again, I don’t wanna go to free, but not too soft neither. Thanks in advance!!! Fito – Finland

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-1128915215 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-1128915215 In reply to RTX37.

I’d say pressure sounds like something you don’t want to feel. Could be due to the fact that they don’t have a traditional style tongue.

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]]> By: Daniel C https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-926403625 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-926403625 Thanks for the review Peter.

Like you I’ve been running in Frees since the first 3.0 release (still have them). Upgraded at every turn. The v3 were a brilliant shoe and still are my triathlon race day choice. The V4 is a horrible shoe. Here in Australian summer (tri season) that lack of breathability in the upper is just unbearable. The fit was horrible and was getting blisters where never had them before.

Read your review and since been running in the v5 (volt colourway) and love them. Smooth upper. Like the newer style sole with a lot less twigs making the trip home with with me.

I still think the v3 was the best feeling Free 3.0 to run in for my foot but do like this v5 a lot.

DC

]]> By: Parrott https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-906699051 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-906699051 Good luck in the marathon. What shoes have you decided to run in?

]]> By: Tobbe https://runblogger.com/2013/05/nike-free-30-v5-review-redemption-for.html#comment-906909739 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=74#comment-906909739 In reply to Pete Larson.

Thanks for the comparision!
Definitely need to try these out. Kind of a shame Nike charges so much for so “little” shoe. The profits from the Free line must be insane.( In Sweden they seemed to have replaced Converse as the most common everyday/streetwear/hipster shoe ).

Good luck in the marathon!

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