Figured I’d pass along a shoe review for the Nike Free 3.0 v2.  Over the past two years, I have run in a number of sneaks.  Most recently, I had been running in Newtons.  Honestly, I don’t really feel a difference between Newtons and a traditional running shoe.  For the record, I have a neutral gait and do not heel strike.

Anyhow, I purchased a pair of Nike Free 3.0 v2 last week.  My coach had recommended them.  At first I was apprehensive, because of my dislike toward Nike sneaks in the past as they didn’t quite fit me right.  Well, I got over that fast.  Here are a few take-aways from the first few runs in them.

• They feel like slipper and are super light.
• Enough support for me, not sure how this applies to everyone….
• Feet don’t get as hot like other shoes I’ve run in.
• No rubbing the back of my heel.
• Tongue is molded in nicely so it stays in the right location.
• The price point is decent at $85 a pair

I highly recommend these running shoes.  The only con I can think of is they will be tough to use in harsh winter conditions, because the material looks prone to water entry.  Not a big issue in my opinion.

I’m heading out for my first long run in then this weekend.  I will update this entry afterward.

Happy Training

David

Update 2.20.2011: Just got back from a long run in the Nike Free 3.0v2 sneaks.  Loved them.  No pain anywhere.  Felt very light.  Excellent grip on some icy sections too.  I think I’ve found my running shoe:)