Nike FREE 5.0+ BREATHE

A NATURAL, BAREFOOT-LIKE FEEL AND ADDED BREATHABILITY.

The Nike Free 5.0+ Breathe Running shoes provides the strengthening benefits of a more natural stride, along with the cushioning, traction and foot protection of a traditional Running shoes shoe. Ultra-breathable upper for ventilation and running comfort when the sun shines.

The main difference compared to the Free 5.0 is that its upper is more breathable.

Breathability

Double-layer tongue adds breathability and improves comfort in this heat-concentrated area.

Flexibility

Deep grooves throughout the midsole enhance the freedom of a more natural stride, help make the stride more even and efficient and help maintain stability.

Low-profile feel

It features the highest offset offered by Nike Free Running shoes, with an 8mm difference between heel and forefoot height for increased cushioning while still encouraging a natural footfall. In addition, the Phylite midsole material is durable enough to serve as an outsole, which significantly reduces the weight of the Running shoes.

Firm fit

The Nike Free 5.0+ is the most supportive Running shoes in the Nike Free family, thanks to ultra-lightweight Flywire technology. This updated version of Flywire consists of a set of strands placed in such a way that they function like the cables of a suspension bridge. They provide optimal support where it is needed. These sturdy strands are applied to the minimalist design of the shoe's uppers, reducing weight to create the lightest shoe.

Origins of the Nike Free

After realizing that a group of Stanford runners had been training barefoot on the university's golf campo, three of Nike s most innovative and creative employees decided to develop Running shoes that would provide a form of running that was as close to barefoot as possible while being lightweight and comfortable, looking for a natural feel. 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 8 years of studying the biomechanical aspects of running without Running shoes, the results provided an in-depth understanding of the natural landing in the foot's motion when executing the stride, as well as the pressure and position of the toes, which gave Nike designers the opportunity to create an unconventional, highly flexible Running shoes from scratch.

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More benefits

• Asymmetrical lacing system to reduce pressure on the upper bridge of the foot
• Diagonal cutouts in the upper promote a more natural motion and help strengthen the feet
• Minimalist molded footbed mimics the curvature of the foot for better fit, comfort and support
• Abrasion-resistant rubber heel under high-wear areas for durability
• Square pieces on outsole for improved shock absorption and responsiveness
• Color-gradient print for a summery touch

Product details

• With Nike technology
• Displacement: 8 mm