Ayepecks Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 If you need more information about what youm0nt said, check the Nike Free site... they actually have a chart of what you need to be doing after how long you've had the Frees. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 DO NOT BUY TO RUN IN!!! They are more of a WARMUP shoe, like before races or just short miles, nothing long or you WILL get injured as there is no support in the shoe. Personally, id just go to your local running speciality store, otherwise you might pick the worng shoe and damn it can be easy to strain or pull a muscle Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamunky Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Actually, I was looking on roadrunnersports.com and the one girl said that she ran 12 and 14 miles in them and felt great. And besides, I'm pretty sure they're a little more rough like that to further emulate being barefoot on the street, without actually going barefoot on the street. I don't think it's a warmup shoe... But it is a training shoe. It'll be like lifting weights. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 DO NOT BUY TO RUN IN!!!They are more of a WARMUP shoe, like before races or just short miles, nothing long or you WILL get injured as there is no support in the shoe. Personally, id just go to your local running speciality store, otherwise you might pick the worng shoe and damn it can be easy to strain or pull a muscle 586446119[/snapback] That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamunky Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races. 586446247[/snapback] That's good, cause I also bought some racing flats as well. And the Nike Free site says that you only need like 20 mins each run or something as a session. I think it's a good choice, but it's use will really be limited as there are really only a few runs I do that are totally street, maybe 1-2 times a week. My friend said you shouldn't wear them on trail runs. That's strange caeman, cause I ordered/was told to order a half size up. So those should have been perfect for you. I even tried on 11's, 11.5's and 12's and 11.5's fit the best. I'm usually an 11. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 That's the point of them -- to build up your foot's strength. If you're getting strains or pulling a muscle it's because you did not properly change from your last set of shoes to the Nike Free. The Frees are fine to run long distances in. And, no, just like most other training shoes, they're not meant to be used in actual races. 586446247[/snapback] All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 It's nice to see that classic style shoes are back in! (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them 586446263[/snapback] If you tried your friend's on, that's why. Your feet weren't trained for them yet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586446422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted August 29, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 29, 2005 All i know is i tried my friend's pair of the nike free 5.0 and after a mile, my feet killed.. he is a 10.5 and im a 10, so it wasnt sizing, yet with my normal pair of shoes, i'm fine for 12-13 miles before my feet get any soreness, which could just be that ive put over 450 miles on them 586446263[/snapback] of course,because your not used to it.your current shoes probably have alot of cushion that "protected" your foot .with the frees,you "reawaken" all the nerves in the foot. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586448833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReeper Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Ok finally I went into my local "Athletes Foot" store and they finally have the NikeFree5.0 shoes in stock. To my disappointment they were sold out. They dont even sell the first version (the one with the strap arcross the shoe. So annoyed. :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: There display model was rediculously to large for me and to be honest the sole looked a bit tacky although the rest of the shoe looked mad. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586457999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamunky Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 I got mine and there was this like, rust-colored discoloration on the Nike logo... so I phoned roadrunner and I'm getting a new pair ;) 2-3 days again tho and then I'll ship the old one's out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586458008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoxphuse Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Didn't see this thread before. I bought a pair of the strap versions, Nike Free 4.0, about a week ago. They're awesome, especially if you're running or walking. I defintely recommend them because they pretty much move naturally like how your feet would. The best thing about this shoe is the mesh support of the back of the feet. This really makes your move the way your feet can compared to the limits of all other shoes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/363318-nike-free/page/2/#findComment-586476342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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