Nike Women's Free RN Flyknit 2017 Running Shoes in White/Stealth or Vintage Green/Purple Basalt

THE LIGHTEST FREE YET

The most barefoot-like and lightest of the Free family, the Nike Free RN Flyknit 2017 Women's Running Shoe is ideal for short runs. A sock-like upper hugs your feet yet feels barely there, while an innovative sole lets your foot flex and expand naturally. And, their packable design is easy to stash in a tote or backpack—so you pack in a few miles on the fly.

Foot-Hugging Feel

Flyknit material conforms to the shape of your foot for a snug fit. Combining breathability throughout the top, support in the toe and stretch on the outside of the foot, the Flyknit material helps keep your foot cool during your run.

Natural Movement

The Nike Free sole provides the feel of a minimalist running shoe. It moves with you, mimicking the movement of your foot by expanding and contracting with every landing and push-off, for a natural feel.

Ultra-light Support

Strong yet feather-light Flywire cables work with the laces to provide more support as you tighten them. A set of cables has been removed from the top lace to allow for a smoother, less distracting feel when you bend at the forefoot.

More Details
Single seam on the inside of the heel for a smooth feel
Rounded heel is made to roll with the ground as you stride
Foam outsole with rubber the toe and heel for durability
Weight: 6.3 ounces/178 grams (women's size 8)
Offset: 8mm
Shown: White/Stealth/Pure Platinum/Black
Style: 880844-101

Nike Free Origins

After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. The team spent four years studying the biomechanics of runners' feet in motion. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.

Flyknit Origins

Nike Flyknit technology was inspired by feedback from runners seeking a shoe with the snug (and virtually unnoticed) fit of a sock. Nike embarked on a four-year mission with teams of programmers, engineers and designers to create the technology needed to make the knit upper with static properties for structure and durability. Then the precise placement of support, flexibility and breathability—all in one layer—was refined. The result is a featherweight, formfitting and virtually seamless upper. This unprecedented precision maximizes performance while reducing the material waste of traditional cut and sew by an average of 60%. The equivalent of six recycled plastic bottles are used in every pair of Flyknit shoes, saving millions of pounds of material from reaching landfills.