Nike Free 5.0 2015

One of the most popular Running shoes on the market has been revamped once again. The new Nike Free 5.0 model combines an extremely flexible, low-profile outsole to give you a more natural stride with more cushioning than the Free 3.0 and 4.0 Flyknit models. Traction and light support are two of the other main features of this toe shoe.

With an 8mm difference between heel and forefoot height, the Nike Free 5.0 offers the highest drop of all Nike Free Running shoes to provide increased cushioning with all the advantages that natural motion has for strengthening the feet.

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This is a shoe weighing 252 grams (44), designed for runners who have a neutral stride, whose physical constitution is rather light or medium and who want to train at a pace above 4:30 minutes / kilometer.

Support and ventilation

The upper of the Nike Free 5.0 is made of lightweight knit mesh and reinforced with Flywire material in the midfoot to provide breathability and a snug fit that adapts to your movements.

Great flexibility

New hexagonal flex grooves are cut into the outsole and wrap around the sidewall to allow for more natural foot movement in all directions. In addition, the waffle lug outsole contributes to improved shock absorption and responsiveness.

More natural stride

The heel mimics the shape of the foot, facilitating contact with the ground to create a more natural impact zone. A discreet insole adapts to the curvature of the foot for greater support and comfort.

Other benefits

The new Nike Free 5.0 features a series of seamless overlays to provide added support and durability without adding weight to the shoe, while its traditional tongue design serves to cushion lacing pressure.

Origin of the Nike Free

After discovering that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf campo, three of Nike s most innovative and creative employees decided to develop a shoe that would provide a natural, lightweight feel similar to the sensation of going barefoot. In 2002, they tested a group of men and women using pressure-measuring insoles attached to their feet and high-speed cameras to capture images of the feet in motion.

After eight years of studying the biomechanics of running without shoes, the results provided an in-depth understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, which gave Nike engineers the opportunity to create unique, highly flexible running shoes from scratch.