Nike Free 7.0

The Nike Free 7.0 is part of Nike's new line of shoes intended to break into the barefoot running market. Running barefoot has been a growing movement among some runners as a way to prevent injury and strengthen calf and foot muscles. Shoes in Nike's signature Air series are too cushioning for some people, which is where the Free line comes into play. The main technology behind the Nike Free is the compressed EVA midsole, which has deep cuts along the entire length so that it bends and moves along with your foot - therefore mimicking running barefoot.

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Nike Free 7.0
MSRP $85.00
Release date January, 2007
Brand Nike
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Pros & Cons

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Lightweight
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Increases strength more than a regular shoe would
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Breathable
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Good flexibility
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More supportive than the other Nike Free shoes
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Marketed as a running shoe but it's more like a training shoe
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Not good for long distances
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Details

Nike recommends you build up your strength with this shoe since it takes your muscles time to get used to running barefoot, especially if you've mainly been wearing heavily cushioned shoes. You can use Nike's Nike ID program with the Nike Free and create a shoe that matches your style.

Features

  • Mesh upper for breathability
  • Synthetic overlay sits at the top of the foot for tighter fit
  • Slightly raised midsole for increased stability

Nike Free Versions

Nike developed a numbering system from 0 - 10 for their Free series wherein 0 means running completely barefoot and 10 is a fully supportive shoe. Nike Free 7.0 is more supportive than a 3.0 or 4.0, however it's still not considered a fully supportive shoe.

  • Nike Free 7.0 - running
  • Nike Free 7.0 Trainer - cross training
  • Nike Free 5.0 - running
  • Nike Free 5.0 Trainer - cross training
  • Nike Free 5.0 Trail - trail running
  • Nike Free 4.0 - running
  • Nike Free 4.0 Trainer - cross training
  • Nike Free 3.0 - running

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Competitors

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Vibram FiveFingers Sprint

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MSRP  $80.00    Released  --
Pros
  • secure fit - able to tighten the shoe at the top and the heel
  • Experience barefoot running and walking while protecting the soles of your feet from the terrain
  • lightweight
Cons
  • takes time to get used to them
  • Heel construction can chafe a bit.
  • The shoes tend to stink faster than regular shoes, although this is hardly a con as you can machine wash them.
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Nike Free 3.0

Nike Free 3.0

MSRP  $85.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • great for people who have issues with running in regular shoes
  • protects your feet
  • looks like a normal shoe
  • light weight
Cons
  • may not fit like a form fitting design
  • a bit ugly
ProSCORE
3 reviews
79
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Nike Free 5.0

Nike Free 5.0

MSRP  --    Released  --
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Comments

1.  avatar miben said:

"Nike Free 7.0 is more supportive than a 3.0 or 4.0, however it's still not considered a fully supportive shoe."

Recent Nike Sports Research Lab (NSRL) tests have actually shown that Free 7.0 supports some runners as well as or better than many top end stability shoes in the market. If you are used to wearing a stability running shoe, don't be put off by the lack of dual density foam in the midsole of the Free 7.0, you will be pleasantly surprised with it's level of support.
Nov 22, 2007 5:44pm
2.  avatar V-Dawg said:

I haven't run barefoot since I was a kid, but I am really looking forward to giving these shoes a try. And I loove the pseudo-retro look too.
Nov 23, 2007 12:46pm
3.  avatar captaincondor said:

I bought these because I thought they looked cool. I had no idea that they were designed as a barefoot runner. Interesting. Who would want to do that? What if you stepped on a sharp rock when you are 5km away from home and you cut your foot? Shoes are generally a good idea!
Feb 25, 2008 7:04pm
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Amanie

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November 22, 2007
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Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Increases strength more than a regular shoe would
  • Breathable
  • Good flexibility
  • More supportive than the other Nike Free shoes

Cons

  • Marketed as a running shoe but it's more like a training shoe
  • Not good for long distances

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kejb

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September 16, 2008
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Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Increases strength more than a regular shoe would
  • Breathable
  • Good flexibility
  • More supportive than the other Nike Free shoes

Cons

  • Marketed as a running shoe but it's more like a training shoe

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Jack Wong

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June 13, 2009
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100
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

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Pros

  • Lightweight

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