The Nike Free RN 5.0 sits halfway between a minimalist shoe and a conventional daily trainer which on paper sounds like a more versatile shoe than the Free RN Flyknit 3.0. The Flyknit 3.0 is the closest to barefoot running while the 5.0 is more cushioned and doesn’t have a Flyknit upper. There are two trainers in the Nike Free 2020 range: the Free RN Flyknit 3.0 and the Free RN 5.0. They also say that it can be used as a strengthening tool to help promote natural motion. Nike markets the Nike Free RN 5.0 as a trainer for short distances that give you a barefoot feel. I found the loose upper of them to be too relaxed which resulted in a sloppy fit and I ended up using them as a gym shoe. My last pair of Nike Free trainers was the Free RN Flyknit 2017. However, some people argue that running in highly cushioned shoes is unnatural and can cause your body damage. My reasoning is that more cushioning means more protection and more protection means fewer injuries.
I have never been a fan of minimalist shoes. When I was running a marathon just last year, I saw people running in sandals and even a guy who was running with bare feet. However, there are still hardcore minimalist shoe lovers today. Now, the most expensive, most advanced trainers have thick stack heights with carbon plates and plenty of cushion. Since then, the term “barefoot” has fallen out of favour with runners and maximalist shoe brands like Hoka have come into the picture. Every shoe brand introduced thin and flexible trainers.
There was a time, not too long ago when minimalist shoes and barefoot running were all the rage.
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