Friday, 8 October 2010

KittyKat's Nike Free Run+

KittyKat recently got some new Nike Free Run+ sneakers / runners. I have have owned two different versions of the Nike Free running shoe (although I have yet to document either on this blog). The advantages of the shoe are:
  • Flexible sole allowing for "natural movement of the foot" to simulate bare foot running
  • Integration with a pedometer (from a "fruity technology company that also markets music")
  • Very light and comfortable shoe - requires no "break-in" period
The disadvantages of the shoe are:
  • Offers no real protection from anything being dropped on top of the foot (as the upper of the shoe is more like a sock)
  • Lack of impact protection (which requires the user to run on softer surfaces initially until they become used to the new movement)
  • Appears to be flimsy to some people (although this shoe appears to last as long as a regular running shoe)
As mentioned, I have already had two pairs of similar shoes, and I would recommend them with some conditions.
  1. Only run on grass or soft surfaces - this goes back to impact protection.
  2. If you must run on hard surfaces, run on soft surfaces for 3 to 4 weeks before making the transition to harder surfaces.
  3. Wear thin socks - as the shoe has a very snug and responsive fit.
I'm sure these images will give you a better understanding of what the shoe looks like:

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