Jake Pulver
Barefoot Essentials: The Evolution of Nike Free
Nike Free TR
Photo via iCardioFiT Blog
Nowadays, Nike Free is a staple in the brand’s training category. Prior to 2010, that was not the case. Enter the Nike Free TR, a bulky shoe by Free standards, but primed to help athletes train with a movement-ready stretch upper, firm midsole for increased lateral support, Flywire support in the forefoot, and Free outsole to provide a natural ride. It ushered in all of the future Nike Free Trainer iterations, and for that, we had to salute the Free TR.
