NIKE TRAINERS THREAD

thethrill909 said:
I wish I would have been able to do a full workout with some agility drills but it was just not wide enough and it would have been painful otherwise maybe I would have really liked the propulsion plate. I wouldn't get these though if your gonna do a lot of running as I don't think personally, the cushioning is sufficient. Then again, people run in Nike Free 3.0's so anything is possible lol.
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I'm just thinking about them for drills up 800m. But yeah, I don't know how some people can do major distance training in Frees haha. I did a 10k in the Free RN Distance and even that was rough.
 
My Ultrafast Multicolors from Eastbay are backordered until September 20th :smh:.
 
I really wish they would've put forefoot Zoom or a speed plate in the Train Speed 4. I know the Incredibly Fast has forefoot Zoom, but I'm iffy on the quality/durability of those.
 
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Nickthestick91 said:
My Ultrafast Multicolors from Eastbay are backordered until September 20th
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Mine were too, so I just cancelled the order altogether. Won't even be in the same location by that time for them to be delivered
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Yeah same here 
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samhunt1991 said:
Still waiting on the Week Zero Train Speed 4s though ^^ I'll definitely cop when they drop, does anyone know how this new model compares to the Free Trainer 5.0 ?
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Haven't tried them yet, but forefoot is supposed to be wider and the shoe is supposed to be lower to the ground.
 
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So are they supposed to be more like the metcon? Training orientated rather than a running model? 
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Just got off with Nike Support with questions. They are something like a cross between a Free and the Train Ultrafast/Train Quick. Here are some specs:

-4mm heel-to-toe drop (similar to Metcon)

-Forefoot outriggers for lateral/medial (side-to-side) cutting

-Recessed TPU in the forefoot for rebound (similar to the propulsion plate in the Trains Ultrafast/Quick, or a racing flat, if you will)

-9.6oz (don't know if for men's 9 or 10; and a Nike Free Pegasus 33 is about 10.2oz +/-.3oz in a men's 9, for reference)

Couple things:

TPU is what's used in the Adidas Boost and Saucony EveRun technologies, as well as a lot of racing flats. It's generally more firm than EVA (the foam base of most running shoes) and has better responsiveness. On the other hand, it's a little heavier, since it's more dense.

You'll notice in this year's round of Nike Trainers, they'll have "Lift Run Jump Cut" on the heel of the insole. Usually 2 of them will be highlighted in Volt. These are the primary functions of that shoe model. The Train Speed 4 highlights "Run" and "Cut". So it is meant to perform best in those activities, but can also be used for the others. Hope that's helpful for everyone!
 
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Nightrunner said:
 
Just got off with Nike Support with questions. They are something like a cross between a Free and the Train Ultrafast/Train Quick. Here are some specs:

-4mm heel-to-toe drop (similar to Metcon)

-Forefoot outriggers for lateral/medial (side-to-side) cutting

-Recessed TPU in the forefoot for rebound (similar to the propulsion plate in the Trains Ultrafast/Quick, or a racing flat, if you will)

-9.6oz (don't know if for men's 9 or 10; and a Nike Free Pegasus 33 is about 10.2oz +/-.3oz in a men's 9, for reference)

Couple things:

TPU is what's used in the Adidas Boost and Saucony EveRun technologies, as well as a lot of racing flats. It's generally more firm than EVA (the foam base of most running shoes) and has better responsiveness. On the other hand, it's a little heavier, since it's more dense.

You'll notice in this year's round of Nike Trainers, they'll have "Lift Run Jump Cut" on the heel of the insole. Usually 2 of them will be highlighted in Volt. These are the primary functions of that shoe model. The Train Speed 4 highlights "Run" and "Cut". So it is meant to perform best in those activities, but can also be used for the others. Hope that's helpful for everyone!
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Thanks a lot for the specs, must have taken a while to write ^^ It's greatly appreciated, I'll surely be picking up a pair to use for cross training, weights and short runs :smile: 
 
samhunt1991 said:
 
Thanks a lot for the specs, must have taken a while to write ^^ It's greatly appreciated, I'll surely be picking up a pair to use for cross training, weights and short runs :smile: 
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No problem! I just tried them on at ****'s and they're going to be my next shoe. A LOT of lockdown in the forefoot, felt snug, but my feet were a bit swollen from the gym, a run, and it being the end of the day. They reminded me of a sprinting spike, in that way (don't know if you've ever raced track). Jumping seemed good. Firmer than the Free Versatility, but not as much as the Metcon. Nice, well-rounded shoe, but people with wider feet or a taller instep may find it a bit claustrophobic. Remember though, if you're going for performance speed/power/agility, you want that lockdown.
 
Nightrunner said:
 
No problem! I just tried them on at ****'s and they're going to be my next shoe. A LOT of lockdown in the forefoot, felt snug, but my feet were a bit swollen from the gym, a run, and it being the end of the day. They reminded me of a sprinting spike, in that way (don't know if you've ever raced track). Jumping seemed good. Firmer than the Free Versatility, but not as much as the Metcon. Nice, well-rounded shoe, but people with wider feet or a taller instep may find it a bit claustrophobic. Remember though, if you're going for performance speed/power/agility, you want that lockdown.
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I've never raced track, just been a casual runner up until not too long ago, however I just recently got into cross fit (Trying to lose those extra lbs ^^).

I've been wearing my Free 5.0 Trainers and my Lunar TR1's for most sessions, although the Lunar TR1 does feel a bit tight around the forefoot... The Speed Train 4 should be a lot better !
 
I'm looking for a shoe for deadlifts, squats, and cleans. Anyone recommend the free trainer 1.0 or 3.0/versatility? I don't do max reps or anything too crazy. Always around 5-8 reps.
 
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