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| title = Nike Free
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'''Nike Free''' is a [[minimalist running shoe]]. It was introduced in 2005 after [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] representatives observed Nike sponsored track athletes training barefoot.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html | work=The New York Times | first=Amy | last=Cortese | title=Wiggling Their Toes at the Shoe Giants | date=2009-08-30}}</ref>
'''Nike Free''' is a [[minimalist running shoe]]. It was introduced in 2005 after [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] representatives observed Nike sponsored track athletes training barefoot.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html | work=The New York Times | first=Amy | last=Cortese | title=Wiggling Their Toes at the Shoe Giants | date=2009-08-30}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The numbering system indicates the cushioning of the shoe and follows a scale ranging from 0 (barefoot) to 10 (normal running shoe), i.e. Free 3.0 being the least and Free 7.0(discontinued) being the most cushioned model so far{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}. Runners are advised to gradually break in the shoe rather than immediately running long distances as to prevent muscle cramps and other discomforts, such as the notorious [[shin splints]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefinalsprint.com/2006/10/nike-free-50-trainers-gimmick-or-running-shoe-breakthrough/ |title=Review of Nike Free 5.0 at The Final Sprint |publisher=The Final Sprint, LLC |access-date=2008-09-24}}</ref>
The numbering system indicates the cushioning of the shoe and follows a scale ranging from 0 (barefoot) to 10 (normal running shoe). Free 3.0 is the least and Free 7.0 (discontinued) is the most cushioned model so far.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nike Free |url=https://www.nike.com/free |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=Nike.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


[[File:Shoeprint(forensic).jpg|thumb|150px|Footwear impression and the outsole from a piece of footwear]]
[[File:Shoeprint(forensic).jpg|thumb|150px|Footwear impression and the outsole from a piece of footwear]]
Nike started the Free series with the Free 5.0 in 2005 and in 2006 released a new version of the shoe, the Nike Free 5.0 V2, that addressed some durability issues in the earlier model. Among other changes, the heel and sidewalls of the shoe were redesigned to prevent tearing.{{fact|date=September 2017}}
Nike started the Free series with the Free 5.0 in 2005 and in 2006 released a new version of the shoe, the Nike Free 5.0 V2, that addressed some durability issues. Also, the heel and sidewalls of the shoe were redesigned to prevent tearing.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}


Since then, the Nike Free 5.0 V3 (2007), Free 5.0 V4 (2009), and Free 5.0 V5 (2013) have been released along with various other models, from the Free 3.0 V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 to the Free 7.0 V1 and V2.
Since then, the Nike Free 5.0 V3 (2007), Free 5.0 V4 (2009), and Free 5.0 V5 (2013) have been released along with other models, such as the Free 3.0 V1–V5 and the Free 7.0 V1 and V2.


In 2016, Nike retired the numbering system in favor of the RN designation. But in 2019 Nike brought back the numbering system in the new Nike Free RN 5.0 and the Free RN 3.0.
In 2016, Nike retired the numbering system in favor of the RN designation. In 2019, Nike brought back the numbering system in the new Nike Free RN 5.0 and the Free RN 3.0. In 2019 the naming was changed again. The Free series consists of only two models, the RN 5.0 and RN Flyknit 3.0.


In 2021, around 10 years after the first release in 2011, the Free Run 2 was available again. For this release, slightly different materials were used,<ref>{{Citation|title=Black Minds|date=2021-11-02|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1khdq18.8|work=Black Hands, White House|pages=103–144|publisher=Fortress Press|doi=10.2307/j.ctv1khdq18.8 |s2cid=239295967 |access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Juni 1767|date=2021-01-18|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/9783110723007-032|work=Wielands Amtliche Schriften November 1764–Juni 1767|pages=774–794|publisher=De Gruyter|doi=10.1515/9783110723007-032 |isbn=9783110723007 |s2cid=240731806 |access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref> for example the logo on the heel was no longer printed, but sewn. Initially, the colors black and white were available,<ref>{{cite web|title=2011's Nike Free Run+ 2 Returns Soon|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/06/01/nike-free-run-2-2021-dh8853-100-537732-004-release-info/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-06-01|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref> and later other colors followed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nike Free Run 2 Fossil Stone Platinum 537732-013 {{!}} SneakerNews.com|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/06/12/nike-free-run-2-pairs-fossil-stone-pure-platinum-537732-013/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-06-12|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sporty Blue And Orange Take Over The Latest Nike Free Run 2|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/06/13/nike-free-run-2-retro-navy-orange-537732-403/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-06-13|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nike Free Run 2.0 Blue Orange 537732-405 Release {{!}} SneakerNews.com|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/08/07/nike-free-run-2-537732-405-release-date/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-08-07|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nike Free Run 2 'Sequoia' Official Images|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/08/07/nike-free-run-2-sequoia-black-medium-olive-sail-537732-305/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-08-07|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Faint 'Pure Platinum' Lands On The Nike Free Run 2|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/08/21/nike-free-run-2-pure-platinum-summit-white-dm8915-001/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-08-21|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seasonal 'Flax' Lands On The Nike Free Run 2|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/08/28/nike-free-run-2-flax-dm9057-200/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-08-28|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nike Free Run 2 DO1154-200 Release Date {{!}} SneakerNews.com|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/08/29/nike-free-run-2-do1154-200-release-date/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-08-29|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Orange Overlays Appear Across This Nike Free Run 2|periodical=Sneaker News|publisher=|url=https://sneakernews.com/2021/10/17/nike-free-run-2-black-orange-dm8915-600/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-10-17|language=en-US|pages=|quote=}}</ref>{{Excessive citations inline|date=November 2022}} The ID of the Free Run 2 (537732) in its original colors is in the range from around 2011, while new colors from 2021 use letters in the first two places. As is common with many Nike shoes today, versions for older kids (DD0163), younger kids (DA2689) and toddlers (DA2692) have also been released.
In 2019 the naming was changed again. The Free series consists of only two models, the RN 5.0 and RN Flyknit 3.0.


In addition to the main series, offshoot models have been released over time, such as the Free 7.0, Free Inneva Woven, Free SB, Free RN Distance, and Free TR.
In 2021, around 10 years after the first release in 2011, the Free Run 2 was available again. Unlike models like the Air Force 1 or Air Max 90, which are sold for decades, the production of the Free models is usually discontinued after a year. The Free Run 2 was an exception in this respect, being sold until 2014.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Nike brands|Free, Nike]]
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Latest revision as of 05:38, 31 May 2024

Nike Free
TypeSneakers
InventorNike, Inc.
Inception2005; 19 years ago (2005)
ManufacturerNike
Websitenike.com/free

Nike Free is a minimalist running shoe. It was introduced in 2005 after Nike representatives observed Nike sponsored track athletes training barefoot.[1]

Overview[edit]

The numbering system indicates the cushioning of the shoe and follows a scale ranging from 0 (barefoot) to 10 (normal running shoe). Free 3.0 is the least and Free 7.0 (discontinued) is the most cushioned model so far.[2]

Footwear impression and the outsole from a piece of footwear

Nike started the Free series with the Free 5.0 in 2005 and in 2006 released a new version of the shoe, the Nike Free 5.0 V2, that addressed some durability issues. Also, the heel and sidewalls of the shoe were redesigned to prevent tearing.[citation needed]

Since then, the Nike Free 5.0 V3 (2007), Free 5.0 V4 (2009), and Free 5.0 V5 (2013) have been released along with other models, such as the Free 3.0 V1–V5 and the Free 7.0 V1 and V2.

In 2016, Nike retired the numbering system in favor of the RN designation. In 2019, Nike brought back the numbering system in the new Nike Free RN 5.0 and the Free RN 3.0. In 2019 the naming was changed again. The Free series consists of only two models, the RN 5.0 and RN Flyknit 3.0.

In 2021, around 10 years after the first release in 2011, the Free Run 2 was available again. For this release, slightly different materials were used,[3][4] for example the logo on the heel was no longer printed, but sewn. Initially, the colors black and white were available,[5] and later other colors followed.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][excessive citations] The ID of the Free Run 2 (537732) in its original colors is in the range from around 2011, while new colors from 2021 use letters in the first two places. As is common with many Nike shoes today, versions for older kids (DD0163), younger kids (DA2689) and toddlers (DA2692) have also been released.

In addition to the main series, offshoot models have been released over time, such as the Free 7.0, Free Inneva Woven, Free SB, Free RN Distance, and Free TR.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cortese, Amy (2009-08-30). "Wiggling Their Toes at the Shoe Giants". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Nike Free". Nike.com. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  3. ^ "Black Minds", Black Hands, White House, Fortress Press, pp. 103–144, 2021-11-02, doi:10.2307/j.ctv1khdq18.8, S2CID 239295967, retrieved 2022-02-10
  4. ^ "Juni 1767", Wielands Amtliche Schriften November 1764–Juni 1767, De Gruyter, pp. 774–794, 2021-01-18, doi:10.1515/9783110723007-032, ISBN 9783110723007, S2CID 240731806, retrieved 2022-02-10
  5. ^ "2011's Nike Free Run+ 2 Returns Soon". Sneaker News. 2021-06-01.
  6. ^ "Nike Free Run 2 Fossil Stone Platinum 537732-013 | SneakerNews.com". Sneaker News. 2021-06-12.
  7. ^ "Sporty Blue And Orange Take Over The Latest Nike Free Run 2". Sneaker News. 2021-06-13.
  8. ^ "Nike Free Run 2.0 Blue Orange 537732-405 Release | SneakerNews.com". Sneaker News. 2021-08-07.
  9. ^ "Nike Free Run 2 'Sequoia' Official Images". Sneaker News. 2021-08-07.
  10. ^ "Faint 'Pure Platinum' Lands On The Nike Free Run 2". Sneaker News. 2021-08-21.
  11. ^ "Seasonal 'Flax' Lands On The Nike Free Run 2". Sneaker News. 2021-08-28.
  12. ^ "Nike Free Run 2 DO1154-200 Release Date | SneakerNews.com". Sneaker News. 2021-08-29.
  13. ^ "Orange Overlays Appear Across This Nike Free Run 2". Sneaker News. 2021-10-17.
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