Nike Free 3.0 V3

Feathery light and yet fairly comfortable, the Nike Free 3.0 V3 is the right shoe for you if you a seeking a that mimic barefoot movement (with its gender specific deep flex grooves to promote barefoot-like flexibility + stability) with minimum support. The Free 3.0 version 3 features a open seamless upper which not only provide great flexibility and foot cooling effect, plus locking the foot right in place without restricting natural foot movement. (Updated Model : Nike Free 3.0 V4)

MSRP : US$85
Weight : 8.8 oz / 265 gm
Predecessor : Free 3.0 V2
Product Cycle : RY.2011.→DY.2012.March.
Features : Style : Gender Specific : Upper : Free Specfic Open Mesh, Molded Sockliner, Strobel Last : Midsole : Phylite™ Midsole, Free Sipes, Nike + : Outsole : BRS 1000™

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A lightly cushioned and flexible shoe that mimic barefoot movement.

History : Free 3.0 Series : Free 3.0 V3('11), Free 3.0 V2('10), Free 3.0('09)

BRS 1000™ : A highly durable carbon rubber we invented for use in outsoles. BRS stands for Blue Ribbon Sports, which was our name before we came up with Nike. The tie-in? Both BRS and Nike last... and last...

Free Specific Mesh : Provides breathability and is constructed with a stitch-less design for barefoot comfort.

Molded Sockliner : Engineered for under foot cushioning and is shaped to mimic the curvature of the foot for greater fit.

Nike + : A pocket under the sockliner for secure placement of Nike+ sensor. Connected to Nike Sportband or Apple iPod Series for on screen display of : Information on time, distance, calories burned and pace; real-time audible feedback also is provided through headphones.

Nike Free : It simulates barefoot running while wearing a shoe. As this shoe allows the muscles in the foot to gain strength by providing less constriction, runners are advised to gradually break into the shoe rather than immediately running long distances as to prevent muscle cramps and other discomforts.

Phylite™, Midsole : Nike's lightweight midsole material designed for a resilient ride with enough durability to double as an outsole.

Free Sipes : A gender specific decoupling of the midsole and outsole, designed to allow barefoot-like flexibility and stability.

Strobel Last : Shoe last constructed by wrapping and stitching the upper in a boot like shape before it is glued to the midsole to increase flexibility and decrease weight.