Ideal for runs up to 5km, the Free RN 5.0 returns to its roots as a natural motion shoe. An updated flex groove pattern and modified midsole foam provides more flexibility, creating a barefoot sensation with every step, while the stretchy mesh upper moves with your foot for total comfort and stable support.
Ideal for runs up to 5km, the Free RN 5.0 returns to its roots as a natural motion shoe. An updated flex groove pattern and modified midsole foam provides more flexibility, creating a barefoot sensation with every step, while the stretchy mesh upper moves with your foot for total comfort and stable support.
Ideal for runs up to 5km, the Free RN 5.0 returns to its roots as a natural motion shoe. An updated flex groove pattern and modified midsole foam provides more flexibility, creating a barefoot sensation with every step, while the stretchy mesh upper moves with your foot for total comfort and stable support.
Ideal for runs up to 5km, the Free RN 5.0 returns to its roots as a natural motion shoe. An updated flex groove pattern and modified midsole foam provides more flexibility, creating a barefoot sensation with every step, while the stretchy mesh upper moves with your foot for total comfort and stable support.
Last updated at 06/09/2025 08:23:17
originally posted on store.nike.com
I’ve been wearing the Free RN 5.0 shoe since it’s 2013 version and have loved every one. The 2020 might be my absolute favorite just because of the design and style. Super light weight and super comfortable. I’ve had them for about 35 miles now and they hold up strong. Can’t wait to see what 2021 brings
originally posted on store.nike.com
Shoes look and feel great. They are true to size for me. I use them for casual wear and without socks. Never for running (although they would probably be fine on shorter runs). I often change into them after I train. I have two pair. One from Nike and one that I designed. Thinking about ordering a third pair. Great for all around use.
originally posted on store.nike.com
Been running in the Nike Free since they were first created. Great design and comfortable material as always. Unfortunately, the size 9 did not fit. I have been a size 9 in all Nike Running since college track, but these def ran a bit too small, even without socks on. Unfortunately there was no size 9.5 available. Still highly recommend the shoe, just seemed to run smaller than the Pegasus and Air Max that I have now.
| Release Date | 03/28/2020 |
I’ve been wearing the Free RN 5.0 shoe since it’s 2013 version and have loved every one. The 2020 might be my absolute favorite just because of the design and style. Super light weight and super comfortable. I’ve had them for about 35 miles now and they hold up strong. Can’t wait to see what 2021 brings
Shoes look and feel great. They are true to size for me. I use them for casual wear and without socks. Never for running (although they would probably be fine on shorter runs). I often change into them after I train. I have two pair. One from Nike and one that I designed. Thinking about ordering a third pair. Great for all around use.
Been running in the Nike Free since they were first created. Great design and comfortable material as always. Unfortunately, the size 9 did not fit. I have been a size 9 in all Nike Running since college track, but these def ran a bit too small, even without socks on. Unfortunately there was no size 9.5 available. Still highly recommend the shoe, just seemed to run smaller than the Pegasus and Air Max that I have now.
Comfortable, despite the overly snug fit. The issue comes with getting the shoes on- the tight sizing demands use of the pull tab. Unfortunately, within days of purchasing these, gentle use of one of the tabs had me tearing off the stitching, rendering it useless. It's such a small component, yet the effect of having it lost is significant; has me worried about the rest of the construction of what is otherwise a extremely comfortable and fun shoe to run with.
I've had these shoes for a little over a week now and my initial responses to my first runs in these shoes, compared to previous Nike free 5.0 shoes, were not as good. All other Nike frees that I've worn have been provided an instant, broken-in feel. The issue here with these shoes, in my eyes, is the sole. The upper in its entirety is very comfortable like many other Nike frees I've worn, especially with the slightly offset lacing down the length of the shoe. The issue with the sole is that it 1. does not feel as flexible compared to previous Nike frees, 2. it does not feel as stable as previous Nike frees, and 3. it does not feel as "soft" as Nike frees. The first and second issues I have with the shoes are, seemingly, based on the design aesthetic decisions for ... MoreI've had these shoes for a little over a week now and my initial responses to my first runs in these shoes, compared to previous Nike free 5.0 shoes, were not as good. All other Nike frees that I've worn have been provided an instant, broken-in feel. The issue here with these shoes, in my eyes, is the sole. The upper in its entirety is very comfortable like many other Nike frees I've worn, especially with the slightly offset lacing down the length of the shoe. The issue with the sole is that it 1. does not feel as flexible compared to previous Nike frees, 2. it does not feel as stable as previous Nike frees, and 3. it does not feel as "soft" as Nike frees. The first and second issues I have with the shoes are, seemingly, based on the design aesthetic decisions for the shoes, dropping the multi-axis flex groves for more flexibility in one direction instead (note the direction of the cuts in the sole). The second issue stems from, seemingly the bulbous aspects of the sole, rather than it being flat. I heard in one review that this was done to add more stability in specific areas of the shoe, but it does the opposite for me. It also does not feel as stable on the inside of the shoe, the insole is also very "shapely" compared to previous Nike frees, but this could go away in time with breaking the shoes in. I obviously am not a Nike design engineer or anything so I don't know the full design philosophy behind these shoes, but it feels to me like this shoe was designed more with aesthetics in mind rather than actual running. My third issue with the shoe is that the sole has a seemingly firmer or harder foam mid/outsole. This, with the lessened overall flexibility, makes foot impacts feel much harder compared to previous Nike frees I've worn (even compared to a 3.0 that I used to wear). The upside to this firmer foam is that seemingly, this shoe will be more durable compared to previous Nike frees that would usually last me a year of running before the sole would be too worn through. This of course will take time to see. Since the 2019 Nike frees, there seems to have been a design philosophy shift (I never wore the 2019 models so I can't say for sure, just stating this based on appearances). Some of the issues I'm having with these shoes could be that the shoes aren't broken into my feet and that my feet aren't broken into the shoes yet, but there also seem to be design changes that break from the previous ideals of older Nike free models. What does this mean for someone considering this shoe? Could you like it even when I don't? Absolutely you could, this is all subjective as we all have different feet and running practices. The only way to know is to try them on as I felt and noticed my issues with the shoe immediately. So PLEASE try to find a store that you could try these shoes on at. I would personally not suggest buying this shoe online if you've enjoyed previous (pre-2019) Nike frees.
Have owned previous versions of the shoe, which I loved! But these run small. I compared them with last years and the 13’s are about half an inch smaller. Bummed because I really love this shoe.
The length and width of the shoes is very suitable, but thin. I have to remove the insole to put on the shoes.I think it’s because the height is not enough
I thought the point of shoe redesign was to have incremental improvement. Sadly, this version is inferior in every way to the 2018 RN. The older versions seem to be routinely sold out on the Nike website, which should be telling.
4 stars for casual and light gym use. The midsole in the 2019 and 2020 free is WAY WAY too stiff and hard!! I understand the desire to take out some of the cushion for minimal running but the idea of a free/minimalist shoe is to have it flex with your feet and be soft enough to feel the ground. These feel more like a cleat. For running in sand and loose dirt they would be fine, but you can run barefoot in sand. On pavement they beat your feet up too much...they made my feet feel trashed. The old free sole feels dramatically more flexible and soft. I like the minimal upper.
The material scuffs easy, but wears well like any Nike running show. The rubber sole is quite unique and very comfortable.
| Release Date | 03/28/2020 |
