Nike Free 5.0+ Men's Running Shoes

I recently experienced some knee issues and had to work with a coach to change my gate. After a lifetime of leaning forward and kicking my legs out, transition to a more upright "shuffling gate" has been challenging but very effective in terms of anatomical comfort. It has also allowed me to rely less on heel striking....and thus opened up some new shoe possibilities. I have always liked Nike's fit but have been hesitant to go with a "barefoot" style shoe in the past. I gave these a try and they have been GREAT. Very light weight, but cushioned enough that I feel like I don't need any other shoes. (I am a 10K-ish guy.) I have put about 100 miles on them so far, and they seem to be holding up very well, as they should. When it gets below freezing, I usually leave these at home. Not much fabric, so toes get cold. I ordered my normal size. They are snug, but comfortable. Overall a great shoe.

Grip: I wouldn't run through mud or wet grass in these, as they don't have much grip for those conditions. On dry concrete or pavement, though, they're good.Comfort: I wear these very frequently, and have never had an issue. The material is comfortable and can be worn straight out of the box. I get blisters fairly easily, and these gave me absolutely no problems on that front. I wouldn't wear them if I were going to be standing for long periods, but if you're going to be walking around they're right up there with anything I've ever had. They can be worn comfortably with or without socks, and the insole actually does appear to help reduce odor and sweat.Durability: I wear these all day probably 4 times a week, and I've also gone running in them. They're holding up really well. I am surprised at how sturdy the soft midsole material holds up, as it also makes up nearly all of the outsole.

Like my Nike Dual Fusions, these shoes are very lightweight and comfortable and have excellent arch support. However, where my Dual Fusions are a perfect fit for me in a Men's 11, the size 11s for the Free 5.0+ are too small. I had to return my first order and order a 11.5 instead. The new 11.5 size is a much better fit. My only problem is, while my left shoe fits perfect, the right shoe is uncomfortably tight around my big toe. Maybe I just need to break them in, but I just don't understand why the left shoe would fit so good, while the right one is so tight just around the big toe.If both shoes fit like the left one does, I'd easily give this a 5 of 5.

Great show and meets all my needs. I've always wanted a pair and found Amazon to have the better values. Light weight and very comfortable. Others may wear these for casual wear, but I only wear these for exercising. I've had these for the past year (sorry, my review is past due), but perhaps my review is worth more now than when fresh out of the box. I've actually put them through the grind and these have definitely met my needs in terms of comfort and fundtionality. I would definitely buy these shoes again again and recommend these to anyone looking for a straight forward running shoe.

They're light & feel great! I love to walk & these Nike 5.0 are so comfortable. I tried them on in a shoe store before ordering them on line. The store didn't have my size in the color I wanted, so I ordered them on Amazon. They are about a half size bigger than I usually wear & the salesman said this was common for this shoe. So, if you don't have the opportunity to try them on first as I did, order them at least a half size bigger than you normally wear.

I usually wear a 9 and for some reason not paying any heed to the previous reviews and comments I went ahead and ordered a 9. Alas, I was left to rue that these are made a bit too small. I went half a size up and that sorted all the 'get the foot into the thing' problems.. I am usually a big fan of nike shoes especially for the comfort it provides. I always feel that it has been tailormade to my requirements. This shoe doesn't disappoint. Decent grip and perfect cushioning. I hate to go on long walks with bad shoes but these are so good that I ran across the blocks twice as much. I was heaving and puffing at the end of it but my feet felt just fine. I can't comment on durability as I finished two weeks with these as of now. So far its holding its part of the deal. If it goes otherwise, i'll post an update. There are a bit pricey but if you can afford these go for it. Just remember to order half a size up.

Still an excellent shoe at version 5.0. Good fit, good quality construction, and very light. This is my 5th or 6th pair of the Nike Free: my first pair was purchased in 2008 or so. I'm always a little concerned that a newer version of a product will sacrifice quality for profit, but every version of this shoe has worked well for me. One ding against it: the "waffle iron" tread picks up rocks easily, but it also provides much better flexibility than other treads. So I can live with stopping to dislodge the occasional rock.