Nike Free (Read 4246 times)

Wow - that photo looks like a manufacturing defect to me, maybe not stitched/glued right??

It was a rip in the mesh very near the sole but not a separation from the sole.  It looks like I took a knife and slashed it.  Its companion shoe had severe wear in the same place and appeared to be just a few miles away from splitting on the outside as well.  If nobody else has encountered a similar tear with the shoe - I may just have a goofy foot-strike.  Or sharp socks. 

This thread reminds me of this classic thread, over at letsrun. NIKE FREE ME's posts begin on page 3.

Thanks. Here's a gem I found on that thread.

My four rules that have led me to success!
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1. Don't lift weights

b. don't ever stretch

3. eat only two meals a day, plus a snack of 3-5 beers each night for carb purposes only

4. run 18-22 miles a day

I'm willing to give up a meal, perhaps breakfast if substituted with brunch or a big linner, especially if I can compensate for the loss by drinking even more beer.

I almost 500 miles on a pair of Frees and the fabric is looking worn thin in one spot on the outside of the left foot. My feet are wide so it may be a factor.

YMMV, but for many, wearing Frees everyday and for long runs will not cause problems if you build up to it.