Our feet are typically confined to the bounds of a traditional shoe where they don't have much of a chance to be properly strengthened. The Nike Free family of shoes, however, gives your feet the chance to break out of the ordinary and get strong! See below for the complete Nike Free evolution, from your "starter" Free, the Everyday+, to the inspiration that started it all, the bare foot.

STARTING OUT: BEGIN WITH THE NIKE FREE EVERYDAY+


Dive into the world of barefoot-like training with the Free Everyday+. This shoe utilizes intrinsic muscles not normally used, making your foot stronger and increasing flexibility. Providing more support than both of the other shoes in the Free family, the Everyday+ is the perfect starter shoe to begin strengthening your foot.

MIDDLE OF THE ROAD: THE NIKE FREE 5.0



When you're ready for a more barefoot-like feel, check out the Free 5.0. Like the Everyday+, it still provides significant support, but in a slightly less structured way. In addition, distinctive grooves on the outsole help to mimic the natural movement of your feet.

MADE FOR THE HARDCORE: ADVANCE TO THE NIKE FREE 3.0



Finally, the Free 3.0 has the sleek fit of a track spike without any of the overlays, giving your foot a nearly naked feeling. By providing a high range of motion at the ankle and the ball of the foot, your foot’s flexibility will drastically improve.

BAREFOOT

It’s not just a myth; barefoot training really does help improve foot strength and flexibility, making you a better, faster and stronger runner all around. Barefoot training, however, carries a high risk of injury; this is where the family of Nike Free's come in to help protect your feet as you strengthen them. Ready to check them out? Click HERE to shop all the styles.

TRIED AND TRUE: TRADITIONAL FOOTWEAR



While the shoes in the Free family will help strengthen muscles and improve flexibility, don’t neglect your regular training shoe. Your traditional running shoe helps provide all the cushioning, support or stability you need. Check out all the types and styles of Nike Running shoes HERE.