Inspired by Stanford athletes who trained by running barefoot across the campus golf course, the Nike Free line has been helping athletes around the world run and train as nature intended since 2004.
As knowledge of shoe technologies and human mechanics advances, Nike Frees have adapted to bring you a better fit and stronger performance. Now, Nike has revamped the entire line, improving the Frees and delivering their most natural running experience to date. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Ready to meet the family? Here are the four members of Nike Free running.
Nike Free RN Distance: The Long Game
The Nike Free RN Distance empowers you to run farther than ever before without sacrificing the natural feeling you expect from a pair of Frees. How? By layering plush Lunarlon foam over the recognizable Nike Free outsole, providing you with the natural flexibility you crave and the cushioning you need to cover long distances.
What You Should Know
The single-layer knit upper keeps your feet cool as you rack up the miles.
Flywire cables can be tightened or loosened through the laces, allowing you to create your own custom fit.
Soft Lunarlon foam is held inside a firmer Phylon carrier, striking a balance between comfort and durability that keeps your feet feeling fresh mile after mile.
Deep hexagonal flex grooves expand and contract on impact, allowing six points of flexibility for a natural running stride.
Nike Free RN Flyknit: Fast Flexibility
With a barely there fit and feel, the Free RN Flyknit is poised to become your new favorite running shoe. The second-skin Flyknit upper hugs your foot without restricting your movements, while the added cushioning and deep Nike Free flex grooves work together, expanding on impact for a more comfortable, natural stride.
What You Should Know
Areas of breathability and support are woven into the snug, sock-like Flyknit upper for a fit that moves with your through your workout.
Flywire cables can be tightened or loosened through the laces, allowing you to create your own custom fit.
New foam cushioning provides a softer ride than ever before, making these perfect for running or all day wear.
All-new, tri-star flex pattern allows the midsole to expand and stretch in all directions, freeing your foot to run more naturally than ever before.
Nike Free RN: Breath Of Fresh Air
The anchoring point of the new Free family, the Free RN combines breathability, comfort, and flex in one stylish package. The shoe’s natural movement and added cushioning make it your perfect go-to for running and casual wear.
What You Should Know
The breathable mesh upper allows cooling airflow for a comfortable, lightweight fit that keeps your feet feeling dry and fresh.
Flywire cables can be tightened or loosened through the laces, allowing you to create your own custom fit.
New foam cushioning provides a softer ride than ever before, making these perfect for running or all day wear.
All-new, tri-star flex pattern allows the midsole to expand and stretch in all directions, freeing your foot to run more naturally than ever before.
Nike Free RN Motion: Total Freedom
Everything you think you know about running shoes? Throw it out the window. The Nike Free RN Motion is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Designed with freedom in mind, every aspect of this shoe is designed to be a seamless extension of your foot, allowing you to run as nature intended.
What You Should Know
Areas of breathability and support are woven into the snug, sock-like Flyknit upper for a fit that moves with your through your workout.
Flywire cables can be tightened or loosened through the laces, allowing you to create your own custom fit.
Soft, deconstructed heel and tongueless construction make the Free RN Motion a true extension of your foot.
All-new, tri-star flex pattern allows the midsole to expand and stretch in all directions, freeing your foot to run more naturally than ever before.
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