Nike Men's Free RN Flyknit 2018, White/Black

Beautifuly comfortable shoe! The foam outsole is amazingly light and responsove and the perfect amount of cushion. Unlike the newer versions that are outfittes with a more dense outsole that makes for a stiffer and harder rider. These are very much like the Flyknit 4.0 from a few generations back, but with an 8mm drop. Everything about this shoe is great except for one thing... They squak Like a murder of crows with each step as the insole slips on the footbed of the shoe. The 2018 RN Motion had the flyknit wrapped around the entire base like a sock which was the perfect answer to this issue. 2nd best running shoe Nike has, as the RN Motion from 2018 was the best overall comfort and best for it's 4mm drop. PLEASE bring back the 2018 RN Motion Flyknit! Puh Puh Pweease...

All Time Best Nike Shoe

This shoe has superior shoe laces to all other Nike shoes. The laces last a long time, are much easer to tie and don't unravel during intense training. I save the shoe laces and use them on other Nike shoes that don't come with them. The shoes have 5 eyelets on each side, which are ideal although 4 eyelets would be enough. The Flyknit structure is light and more comfortable than other Nike shoes. There is no advantage to heel padding. They are easy to put on and take off. I have probably bought a dozen pairs of these shoes. I go through two pair a year and wear them frequently. The soles are the only part of the shoe that wears out is the bottom. The shoe bottom design also picks stones more that other Nike designs. My advice to Nike would be to make a slight update ... MoreThis shoe has superior shoe laces to all other Nike shoes. The laces last a long time, are much easer to tie and don't unravel during intense training. I save the shoe laces and use them on other Nike shoes that don't come with them. The shoes have 5 eyelets on each side, which are ideal although 4 eyelets would be enough. The Flyknit structure is light and more comfortable than other Nike shoes. There is no advantage to heel padding. They are easy to put on and take off. I have probably bought a dozen pairs of these shoes. I go through two pair a year and wear them frequently. The soles are the only part of the shoe that wears out is the bottom. The shoe bottom design also picks stones more that other Nike designs. My advice to Nike would be to make a slight update to the bottom so that it does not collect stones, but it is a small inconvenience to get all of the other benefits of this shoe. Thank you.

Awesome barefoot style shoe. Great for all types of teaming.

Nike Free is my go-to shoe for training. I’m not much of a runner. But they’re great for cross training and lifting. As I prefer to be able to “feel the ground” when I lift and jump.I also prefer a wider toe box for my training shoes. The Nike Frees generally provide a wider forefoot profile.

Best running sneakers

I bought these in Women’s which they no longer carry unfortunately because I absolutely love love love these sneakers!!! I am a waitress that works outdoors on pavement running around all day and these are the only sneakers I can wear!! They are lightweight, super comfortable and I love the breath ability!! I am so upset that they are not available for women anymore, Nike please bring back this exact style for women, I’ll take any color option!! For now I guess I’ll buy the men’s 2 sizes down while they last, I bought 2 pairs of women’s this past February when they were available and I want to keep another pair in rotation especially if they are not being made anymore so I’m good on work shoes for almost 3 years. This is how much I love this sneaker!!! Please bring ... MoreI bought these in Women’s which they no longer carry unfortunately because I absolutely love love love these sneakers!!! I am a waitress that works outdoors on pavement running around all day and these are the only sneakers I can wear!! They are lightweight, super comfortable and I love the breath ability!! I am so upset that they are not available for women anymore, Nike please bring back this exact style for women, I’ll take any color option!! For now I guess I’ll buy the men’s 2 sizes down while they last, I bought 2 pairs of women’s this past February when they were available and I want to keep another pair in rotation especially if they are not being made anymore so I’m good on work shoes for almost 3 years. This is how much I love this sneaker!!! Please bring back for women too!!

Excellent Product, 5 Stars

I have had a very positive experience with Nike’s Free Run Flyknit Shoes. I purchased this product just over 2 months ago and have experienced great performance thus far. Overall, I have given this shoe an overall rating of five stars including a 5 out of 5 for comfort and durability. The shoe is very light, yet still offer adequate support to prevent injury and pain. This speaks volumes about the quality and design of the product as many runners, like myself, have been looking for a shoe that can be both light and prevent injury. This purchase has only enhanced my already strong opinion of Nike in regards to athletic training gear.I am not necessarily a heavy runner, but I like to do my best to stay in shape and run 12 to 15 miles a week. For other runners that ... MoreI have had a very positive experience with Nike’s Free Run Flyknit Shoes. I purchased this product just over 2 months ago and have experienced great performance thus far. Overall, I have given this shoe an overall rating of five stars including a 5 out of 5 for comfort and durability. The shoe is very light, yet still offer adequate support to prevent injury and pain. This speaks volumes about the quality and design of the product as many runners, like myself, have been looking for a shoe that can be both light and prevent injury. This purchase has only enhanced my already strong opinion of Nike in regards to athletic training gear.I am not necessarily a heavy runner, but I like to do my best to stay in shape and run 12 to 15 miles a week. For other runners that fall in this group, this shoe will be satisfactory. It can also be a dual-purpose shoe. For those who weight train or are involved in athletic training, this shoe is perfect. The great part about this shoe is it is not limited to those who are consistently active in high intense training. This is an excellent walking around shoe that would be great for tourists exploring a city or employees required to work on their feet. Nike also does an excellent job of ensuring that the sizing of the shoe is accurate. In my experience, the size does not run large or small. This saves ample amount of time and money spent to ensure that the shoe fits perfectly.Something that really impresses me is the durability. I prefer to go to the gym where I can both weight train and run on the treadmill. However, with a busy schedule, that can be tough to do. Often times, the easiest way to get a quick workout in is to run outside around my neighborhood. The shoes have been great for outdoor weather and do not show any signs of wear and tear, even when the conditions are not great outside. The shoe truly can be used for a variety of activities. Even during a rainy day, they barely get wet and are able to dry out no problem when I get home.The Free Run Flyknit shoes are another example of a high quality product produced by Nike. I would highly recommend these running shoes to anyone looking for a new pair of running shoes.

Fantastic Road Running Shoes

I’m glad Nike brought these back. When these shoes were initially sold out I was forced to look at resale markets to get another pair—that’s how good these shoes are. If you like running with little more than the bottom of the shoe to keep your feet safe, then look no further. The flyknit material feels weightless on your foot and it stretches to keep your foot firmly in place. I wear these shoes for runs up to about 6 miles without any problems, anything longer than that and my feet will let me know. Great for short road runs when you don’t want to carry a lot of weight on your shoes. The only negative thing I have to say about this show is that if you run on gravel or areas with loose pebbles, those pebbles can get wedged into the bottom of the shoe. Just pop them ... MoreI’m glad Nike brought these back. When these shoes were initially sold out I was forced to look at resale markets to get another pair—that’s how good these shoes are. If you like running with little more than the bottom of the shoe to keep your feet safe, then look no further. The flyknit material feels weightless on your foot and it stretches to keep your foot firmly in place. I wear these shoes for runs up to about 6 miles without any problems, anything longer than that and my feet will let me know. Great for short road runs when you don’t want to carry a lot of weight on your shoes. The only negative thing I have to say about this show is that if you run on gravel or areas with loose pebbles, those pebbles can get wedged into the bottom of the shoe. Just pop them out and you’ll be on tour way.

Fits like a glove

I weight 150 lbs and foot is 10" long E wide, normally wear Nike size 9. For the past 5 years, I have been running 15 miles per week with three 3-mile runs and one 6-mile, all on the street.I started wearing Nike Free Run since the 3.0 version and replace them yearly. Normally make the purchase at the end of the year for $20 ~ $30 discount.In 2017, I wore the Free RN Flyknit (size 8.5) for the first time and love it. The only issue is that the sole is just about 1/4" too narrow for my wide feet to provide full support. I also had the regular Free RN (size 9), which has a bout 1/4" wider sole.Got a coupon code from Dick's for $20 off over $100+ purchase. Went to the retail store to tried out the 2018 Free RN and the Flyknit, found the Flyknit's sole is now ... MoreI weight 150 lbs and foot is 10" long E wide, normally wear Nike size 9. For the past 5 years, I have been running 15 miles per week with three 3-mile runs and one 6-mile, all on the street.I started wearing Nike Free Run since the 3.0 version and replace them yearly. Normally make the purchase at the end of the year for $20 ~ $30 discount.In 2017, I wore the Free RN Flyknit (size 8.5) for the first time and love it. The only issue is that the sole is just about 1/4" too narrow for my wide feet to provide full support. I also had the regular Free RN (size 9), which has a bout 1/4" wider sole.Got a coupon code from Dick's for $20 off over $100+ purchase. Went to the retail store to tried out the 2018 Free RN and the Flyknit, found the Flyknit's sole is now wider than last year's version and ordered it online with the coupon code (the regular Free RN size 8.5 also fit well). Took them out for a 3-mile run and found felt very similar to the previous version. I normally land on the ball of the feet, but these tend to land on the entire feet, which is not an issue so far.The only negative thing is that these breath too good and not for cold weather (say below 45 F) running without wearing a pair of socks. The regular Free RN would be a bit warmer due to the more dense upper material.Also, when I ordered this online, I was thinking that the local store has them in stock, so they would ship it from there or at least stores close to me. That was not the case, it was shipped from east coast and took 7 days to get these. Should have just order and pick them up at the local store :)

Great, light weight shoe

Love the show and the comfort. My only negative is that I cannot wear very low socks as the back of the shoe rubs my heel area and takes my skin off. Because of this, I am forced to wear ankle socks which take away from the look for me. I love the no sock look and I cant do it with these. Not the best shoe if you have weak ankles as it is a soft running shoe but that's what makes them so comfortable. They are very light weight and soft. Almost as if you are barefoot but yet the bottom is well protected.

Poor replacement for the Free 3.0 and 4.0

I have 3 pairs of the Nike Free 4.0 Flyknits and absolutely love that now discontinued model. The new Free RNs fit kind of like the old Free 5.0s but in a bad way. They have too much height in the heel for those who are used to the 3.0 and 4.0, and the rubber on the back outer sole push the feet awkwardly forward and inward (think a very subtle penguin walk with toes pointed inward) compared to the old 5.0s. The toe box is sadly narrower than the models it replaced. It's not so cramped as to be uncomfortable, but the narrower toe box with the extra lift in the heel makes this shoe feel like anything but barefoot. The entire sole also felt mushier underfoot which I am neutral about. The cuff or topline that cups your heel is well-designed, minimizing seams in the ... MoreI have 3 pairs of the Nike Free 4.0 Flyknits and absolutely love that now discontinued model. The new Free RNs fit kind of like the old Free 5.0s but in a bad way. They have too much height in the heel for those who are used to the 3.0 and 4.0, and the rubber on the back outer sole push the feet awkwardly forward and inward (think a very subtle penguin walk with toes pointed inward) compared to the old 5.0s. The toe box is sadly narrower than the models it replaced. It's not so cramped as to be uncomfortable, but the narrower toe box with the extra lift in the heel makes this shoe feel like anything but barefoot. The entire sole also felt mushier underfoot which I am neutral about. The cuff or topline that cups your heel is well-designed, minimizing seams in the flyknit (breakpoints) and perfectly snug. After wearing for two days exclusively, then returning to my trusted 4.0s, the Free RNs leave a lot to be desired for those that want level and even sole height for a natural, healthy footfall.If you loved the old 5.0s, this shoe might work for you, if you don't mind a slightly narrower toe box and rubber heel bits that push your feet inward.Sadly, I'm returning my pair because the black heather color (the darkest color available for Free RN Flyknits through NikeID) wasn't dark enough. It's more like dark gray heather. If it hadn't been for the color issue, I would've kept them as casual wear shoes. I know that inward push would wreak havoc on my knees if I used them for running on a regular basis.I love the barefoot feel of the old Frees, the wide toe box, and the level, mid-supportive sole of the 4.0s. I hope Nike decides to bring a similar design back in the future. As for now, I'll continue to run in my 4.0s until they are ground into dust against the pavement.

The best shoe I ever owned.

This is the best shoe I have ever owned. I have been looking for the perfect shoe for a long a time. This fits the bill in all count. It is comfortable, the top is flexible, it looks nice, it snag to the feet, it has ample ventilation on the top and the sole is flexible. I bought three of them. My only complain is the bottom texture. The bottom attracts small stones. It collects stone like magnet.