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Overall:5.0 stars Comfort:5.0 stars Look:5.0 stars

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This running shoe was built for the neutral to under-pronator who requires lightweight cushioning.
Nike® Free mimics running barefoot on grass, which studies have suggested helps to develop stronger feet.
5.0-specific upper provides just enough support while still allowing the foot to move in a natural, efficient and barefoot-like manner.
Minimal use of seams and internal layers enhance comfort, with or without socks.
Expansive use of breathable mesh enhances comfort and ventilation.
Overlays are strategically placed to balance the fit, durability and support of a shoe with the dynamic flexibility of the foot.
An asymmetrical lacing system and unique tongue construction help to reduce pressure over the top ridge of the foot.
Molded sockliner mimics the curvature of the foot for a great fit, enhanced comfort and added support.
Phylite midsole provides a resilient ride and enough durability to double as an outsole, dramatically reducing overall weight.
Deep Nike Free sipes molded along the length and width of the midsole enhance flexibility and stability.
Wider sipes across the forefoot allow for greater engagement of the toes through propulsion for increased muscle activation and a more barefoot-like experience.
Abrasion-resistant BRS 1000 carbon rubber under the crash pad enhances durability in high-wear areas.
Waffle outsole provides traction and durability while also encouraging a more neutral and efficient toe-off.
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 67% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 85% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 66% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

Nike Free 5.0 V4
Number of reviews: 48
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2009-11-30 15:56:32 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Bill H from Illinois
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

It is a great workout shoe. The width is a little less than I would like, but it is getting better with use. Zappos was excellent, as usual. It would help if the Nike Free line was more readily available in more colors, sizes and styles.


2009-11-28 08:29:31 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Paul from Southern California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

I\'ve ran only in top-end Asics for 15 years, but these shoes are better than anything I\'ve ran in. I typically run short distances (<4 miles) or sprints and these shoes have helped to improve my form and increase my speed. I highly recommend them. If you plan on wearing them without socks your regular size should be fine but with socks, order a half size up.


2009-11-18 07:17:03 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: STEVE A from NEW YORK
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

These are my 2nd pair of Nike Free 5.0. Best sneakers ever! Super lightweight and the mesh fabric lets my feet breathe so they're super cool! The sole is really flexible, like being barefoot on the beach but protected. Don't really need the laces, just keep them loose and pull on like a loafer. Love these shoes.


2009-11-08 14:30:26 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Ainsley M from Illinois
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars

These are the greatest shoes I have ever worn. Ever. They basically fit like a sock with a sole and excellent arch support. It's a bit odd at first though, because you can feel the ground through the shoes. It hurts your toes a little bit when you first run in them, but it passes very quickly. Afterwards you'll notice being sore in parts of your legs that you haven't been sore before. It's just a side effect of the way the shoes are built. Don't worry about and buy these shoes!


2009-11-02 18:53:18 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Eric P from Waterford, WI
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Excellent running shoes! The flexibility is a relief from all the stiff shoes I've run in over the years. I ask myself now: Why did I put myself through that?

Other brands recommended by reviewer: None


2009-10-08 20:32:53 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:4 stars

Shoe is okay. Very light, very flexible. Decent cushioning, decent arch support. I wish they fit me better. Unfortunately for me, the last is not correct for me and does not follow the natural curvature of my foot. I don\'t know if this is a general issue, but would suggest trying the shoe in the house for a while. I wore them outside too soon, thinking that they fit but only realizing after a long walk that they didn\'t.


2009-10-05 06:19:44 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous from Aspen, CO
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars

Lightweight. Colorful. Almost like being barefoot. Received many compliments from others.


2009-10-03 09:40:12 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous from Cupertino, CA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars

These are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own, and have helped me improved my side-to-side agility during training. I highly recommend these to anyone that wants to strengthen your feet and ankles.


2009-10-02 19:28:25 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Dan C from Santa Monica, CA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars

I ordered these because lately I've been experimenting with running with a mid-foot strike instead of a heel strike, and I was curious about the "barefoot" feel these shoes are supposed to offer. Overall the shoes are comfortable and although I don't feel barefoot in them, I did notice the difference between these and my normal running shoes right away. The absence of any rigid support makes your feet do a lot more work than in most shoes, which is exactly what I'm after. Overall I'd say these shoes are a good investment. My only negatives being that they feel narrow. I got a half size larger than my normal size and they still feel a little tight, and think twice before ordering the orange. In the picture it looks like normal orange, but in reality they are traffic safety neon orange, very bright.

Other brands recommended by reviewer: Vibram Five Fingers


2009-10-01 10:56:01 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Edwin from Ohio
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Very fast shipping. I ordered it yesterday and received it today. This pair of shoes is so light and fits very well for running.


2009-09-28 00:28:36 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous from HTOWN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Worth it! I am 35. Surprisingly these are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn in my life. My advice; get them!


2009-09-25 09:37:08 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Volker from NY
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Love the shoes. They seem to be a little tighter though than the previous pair I got, but they are still the most comfortable running shoes I own. And Zappos did a fantastic job delivering them overnight, even though I just ordered Standard shipping.


2009-09-23 06:21:55 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Richard G from St Paul MN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:3 stars

Thirteen years ago I tore both achilles tendons and thought my running days were gone for good. I starting running again 14 months ago with a great deal of pain. A friend of mine turned me on to running barefoot and after a ton of reading and research I started. My health club requires closed toed shoes and of course it gets quite cold here for six months a year. I have been running in these shoes at the club now for six weeks and am running more often and with less pain than I have in some time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get away from the traditional running shoe.


2009-09-23 05:34:23 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Mike R from Florida, USA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I use them for daily wear. Feels like wearing slippers.\\r\\nMy feet and knees twinged for a few days until I got use to them (they have less support than most shoes), but after that, very comfortable.\\r\\nAs long as they hold up to wear and tear, I will be buying another pair when these wear out.


2009-09-09 10:39:30 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Chris Andres from San Diego
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Excellent shoes. I have the black and anthracite size 9. I recently participated in a half-marathon charity event for pancreatic cancer awareness and the shoes are very light, highly functioned, and provide an extra giddy-up in my stride.


2009-09-07 06:43:28 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: BJ Johnson from Clinton, MS
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

My teenage son wears size 14 shoes, has narrow feet, and is very picky about his shoes. Nike tennis shoes fit him best. He loves this shoe because even in size 14 it is practically weightless. Some other shoes that advertise as lightweight are not lightweight once you get to size 14. This one is. It fits his foot well without looking like he has it overlapped in the laces. One of my favorite things: it washes well in the washing machine! This is our second pair of Nike Free, we bought last year's model also, and we both love them.


2009-08-31 07:23:02 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Todd Wheeler from Manchester, NH
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Super shoes, finally my feet don't hurt after a run. Surprisingly gentle given that they are made for 'free running'. I had to purchase the next size up, but that usually tends to be the case for athletic shoes for me. Only complaint is that the soles tend to eat bits of gravel since they split so much, but if you're running, these typically come right out naturally. Walking, you may catch a stone every now and then.


2009-08-27 06:18:21 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Great running shoes. I chose the 5.0s because I did not want to go from standard running shoes to barefoot mode in one jump. The shoes are incredibly comfortable although their "form fitting" nature does take some getting used to. At least for me, they run a half size small. I take an 11 and needed an 11 1/2 in these shoes.


2009-08-26 10:06:34 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Andrew from Jacksonville
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Great shoes. Very comfortable and light. The service was fantastic, got them the day after I ordered them for no extra charge!


2009-08-26 06:13:39 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: turk alhajeri from kuwait
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I love these shoes everything about them is great. They are nice and comfy and they look great. The only thing that I would change is the feel of the fabric, it feels cheap and that it might not last. I hope I'm wrong.


2009-08-25 16:21:09 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Jon Tack from St. Paul, MN
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars

Great shoes! Very lightweight, comfortable, and breathable. Revolutionary design. Classic look (black and white). Used for running and everyday wear. Did run 1/2 size small compared to Asics.


2009-08-22 10:01:51 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I've found these shoes to be very supportive despite several reviewers who said that they were not supportive enough. The shoes are very lightweight and I find myself wearing them everywhere: running, walking, gym and out and about. Overall very happy with the product and its style.


2009-08-17 04:55:44 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Kevin from Trinidad & Tobago
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I did my research before making a final purchasing decision on a running shoe. I read a lot of great reviews on the Free 5.0 V4 from Zappos and other sites. I have no regrets whatsoever. It's a great running shoe. I run an average of 4 miles three times a week. I haven't to this day felt any after effects of an aching foot. Forget the Airmax and Shox. This is the real deal. And it looks great, too! Thanks Zappos and Nike. I will definitely stick to the Free / Barefoot running type shoes from now on.


2009-08-13 07:37:03 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Michael Langan from FOB Falcon, Iraq
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:3 stars

Very light, very comfortable running shoe. Still too much support/cushioning to be considered like running barefoot. Rocks get caught in the sole easily. Overall a very good running shoe that strengthens the foot muscles.


2009-08-09 06:34:44 Nike Free 5.0 V4
Reviewer: Michael from PA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Best Nike Athletic Shoes - Had trouble finding a decent, non-fluorescent pair of running/lifting shoes at retail and stumbled across these online. They are light, extremely comfortable and exactly what I was looking for. The tongue is actually sewn to one side of the shoe, so you can get them on quick without it getting in the way. Considering buying a second pair to have when my new ones get run down.

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