Comments on: Nike Free 5.0 2014: A No-Go For Me https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:48:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Calan D https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130386519 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:48:09 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130386519 Thank you for your article. I know it is old, but it is probably still referenced, so I thought I’d leave my 2 cents. I wear a size 8 in whole sizes, and an 8.5 when available. I purchased these in an 8.5 and had the same issue as you. It was brutal. I was in agony within an hour and had to rush back to the store. Since this is an older model, they didn’t have a half size larger, but they did have a full size larger (size 9)…skeptical (as I’ve never gone that far up), I bought them to take home to try. Paired with a normal running sock, they fit just right. All of the pressure across the band is gone. I am so happy I gave the larger size a try.

]]> By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130223891 Wed, 13 May 2015 14:00:35 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130223891 In reply to Cynthia.

They have fixed the problem in the new 2015 version, been running in them for a few weeks now.

]]> By: Cynthia https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130223012 Tue, 12 May 2015 20:07:16 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130223012 In reply to Peter Larson.

Bought them Saturday and the upper felt too tight so decided they will be my new walking shoes. Walked in them today and I experienced a lot of pain throughout my feet plus there was tons of little stones in the soles. Cleaned them up and I think they will be OK for slippers:-)

]]> By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130199037 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:13:19 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130199037 In reply to Kylie.

The Flyknits do not have this problem, great shoes!

]]> By: Kylie https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130195054 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:26:38 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130195054 Hi, based on the comments, do you think i should return the 5.0s and get the flyknits? The 5.0 is pretty comfy but i have the same problem as shown on the picture and im not sure if the flyknits have that problem
Thanks

]]> By: Anon https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130189067 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:34:47 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130189067 Another person reporting in with extreme pain in the right foot due to the overlay digging in. Very disappointing when they cost $160AUD and can’t be taken back.

]]> By: Cuong https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130175502 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 02:46:13 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130175502 I’m glad that there are others who have the same pains as me from this model! I went on vacation to New York and I bought a pair to walk around in – it was a more painful experience than walking around all day in formal leather shoes, in fact I have never had a pair of running shoes that have given me pain before and I have worn different models and brands. The earlier 5.0 models were probably the most comfortable running shoes I have had so I’m surprised that this version is the most painful! The top of the right foot (in the area pictured above) feels like I’ve broken a bone from the outer material and lace digging in – I tried lacing differently and missing the bottom lace holes completely but to no joy. The tough outer material also digs into my little toe on the left foot causing it to bleed – needless to say, I won’t be able to return them!

]]> By: Amanda https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130151504 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 22:07:54 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130151504 Zapatillas,
Actually it is the fault of Nike. I have narrow feet and I ordered a half size larger for length. If you buy online you don’t know if you are going to fit the shoes. And if you don’t wear them you don’t know if they’re going to be comfortable over time. I my case, they wore fine all day until I got to the gym and did lunges. Too late because the bottoms are already filthy from walking to the gym. But, I will say, they have broken in some.

]]> By: Zapatillas para correr https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130143036 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:39:23 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130143036 Some models of Nike have size wide.
If you do not fit the shoes, do not buy, not the fault of Nike.

]]> By: Andrew https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130137639 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:36:08 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130137639 For those that have already purchased the shoe and are stuck with it, try removing the insole that comes with the shoe. It might give your feet a bit more space. I tried these on at the store today and I noticed the same thing that Peter mentioned. It was painful to the point of being unbearable. I then went a half-size larger and removed the insole that came with the shoe and that improved things a bit.

]]> By: Amanda https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130112198 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:55:08 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130112198 I have these in a women’s size 9. I don’t have a problem with the band when running or walking but when I do an excersise that requires my foot to bend hard (back foot on a lunge) the band practically CUTS the top of my foot by the big toe. I’m not sure if this is something that just needs to be broken in or if there is just a major design flaw. Not good!

]]> By: Peter James https://runblogger.com/2014/04/nike-free-5-0-2014-a-no-go-for-me.html#comment-1130027606 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:32:38 +0000 http://runblogger.com/?p=3705#comment-1130027606 In reply to Peter Larson.

I agree. Finally figured out that recently acquired foot pain (thought I had developed a stress fracture on top of foot) was actually coming from the restricting overlay.

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