Nike Free 5.0

No. Try normal people shoes.

2006 called. It wants its footwear trends back.

troll you later wrote:

No. Try normal people shoes.

What are normal people shoes? Seriously.

I have periodically worn Frees with jeans and get lot of compliments about my shoes. I actually see a lot of people wearing Frees, so I'm honestly curious about "normal people" shoes when wearing jeans or shorts.

I currently have ten pairs of running shoes in my closet. The only time I wear them is when running. I've got vans, chucks, penguins, multiple flip flops/shower shoes, and lots of casual to formal leather shoes for all other events. That kind of normal.

troll you later wrote:

I currently have ten pairs of running shoes in my closet. The only time I wear them is when running. I've got vans, chucks, penguins, multiple flip flops/shower shoes, and lots of casual to formal leather shoes for all other events. That kind of normal.

I wouldn't be surprised if most Frees that have been sold are never used for running. I don't run in my pair. Do you skateboard (vans) or play hoops (chuck taylors)? Not trying to be a smart ass, but just curious how vans are "normal," but frees are not?

Nothing wrong having Frees to wear...I started out using them for everyday use i.e. walking, hiking and the gym and few months ago, I started running in them again. I had worn them before about few years ago when I had orthotics but now I am slowly getting back into the Frees w/o the orthotics.

I like to rotate the Frees w/my other trainers now. I've worn them on the trails, road and the track. It does take time getting used to them. Haven't put a lot of mileage at a given time--maybe 10-15miles?

I've been RUNNING in the frees for 4 years and really like them.

They actually feel like they have more cushioning while running...as opposed to walking. Strange but true.

I'm a midfoot striker with a fairly short stride.

I also have a few pair of the Free 3.

I'm 5'11" and 160 pounds. They may not work for heavier runners.

My only complaint is that they run narrow and cause some discomfort on the outside front of my right foot.

I just bought a pair of Skechers.

I wasn't concerned about the fashion aspect of wearing Frees, I just wondered if they were useful as a tool to strengthen my foot.

They will only help strengthen your foot from running in them, but only a little. 3.0 is better.

I work at a medical campus, and lots and lots of people wear Nike Frees. Doctors/surgeons, nurses, lab professionals- they're the "it" shoewear for people who are on their feet a lot.

And women that pretend to do yoga.

medical people love them wrote:

I work at a medical campus, and lots and lots of people wear Nike Frees. Doctors/surgeons, nurses, lab professionals- they're the "it" shoewear for people who are on their feet a lot.

At my medical campus we wear Dansko.

Bleu wrote:

At my medical campus we wear Dansko.

Ha, I just read an article yesterday by a prominent podiatrist about how bad Dansko's are for medical people because of the heel. Probably why the people where I work have switched to Nike Frees.