Our verdict

The black and white nike 5.0 free runs is a living legend. Its trendy look from the '00s has made it one of the most popular sneakers all around the world, which means it's so stylish it'll easily match anything you've got in your wardrobe. We found it quite comfortable during our wear tests, and its massive stack height and lock-in feel made us feel confident in every single step. Wonderfully mixing breathability and durability, we couldn't believe our eyes when we analyzed this all-rounder in our lab. That girls said, its premium materials come with a premium price... and a not so premium break-in period!

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88
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Who should buy

Don't let the iconic black and white nike 5.0 free runs walk away from you if:

  • You need the perfect mix of breathability and durability to wear your new sneakers all year long.
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  • You're a trendsetter and a Nike lover and you won't settle for anything less than a premium quality shoe for your feet.
  • You want to feel taller and you're totally obsessed with the Air technology.

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Who should NOT buy

Forget about the AM 95 if you're looking for a lightweight pair of sneakers. Among all the nike lunar control 2013 toyota truck parts diagram we've reviewed so far, it turns out this one is the heaviest! The AM 270 is a wonderful alternative, but if you don't want to spend that much, then we believe you should have a look at the AM SC.

After our wear tests, we are of the opinion that there are better alternatives for all-day wear. If that's your intended use for this shoe... you're better off with something more comfortable, like the AM DN. Which, by the way, doesn't require a break-in period!

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Cushioning

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The AM 95 features a huge Air unit in the rearfoot that makes its heel stack go all the way up to a crazy 41.1 mm. Among the nike lunar control 2013 toyota truck parts diagram, nike sb denim high 2011 graduation card template AM DN (at 40.3 mm). If you want to enjoy lots of comfort and some extra height, you might've found your solemate!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 41.1 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

Contrary to the norm, this Nike pair doesn't fall short on the forefoot stack either. Our caliper returned 26.7 mm, which is way higher than average. This translated into a protected ride, as our feet were fairly separated from harsh urban surfaces and/or any obstacle we stepped on.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 26.7 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

Even though both stack heights are massive, the heel still comes on top. That's why this shoe's drop is that steep, reaching 14.4 mm. This just means that you'll feel your rearfoot higher than your toe area, but it doesn't imply that your feet will need some readjustments or adaptation. So don't worry!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 14.4 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The AM 95 felt pretty soft underfoot. This wasn't just just thanks to its Air units, but also to its cushioning. Our durometer returned 21.0 HA when we pressed it against its foam, which means this material is on the softer side.

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Even though this result indicates this Nike is plush, its thick outsole does take some of that feeling away, making it a bit less cushy. But don't stress that much about this... and trust its Air technology!

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 21.0 HA
Average 29.0 HA
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Compared to 75 sneakers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

In what we believe was a wise choice in order to reduce weight, Nike used a thinner-than-average insole for this Air Max. At 4.0 mm, we didn't really feel like we needed some extra cushioning, as the soft foam and the Air technology took over.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 4.0 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

nike air force 1 anthracite grade school 95 is true to size (387 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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It may appear as a chunky sneaker on the outside... But on the inside, it is no more accommodating than a pointy-toe dress shoe! To be honest, our pinkie toe goes numb just by looking at the gel mold of the nike air force 1 anthracite grade school 95.

No wonder our caliper returned a notably smaller-than-average reading of 88.2 mm in the biggest part of the mold. But if you are someone with narrow feet and often struggle with dead space in your kicks, this may be a perfect match.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 88.2 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
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96.8 mm

Toebox width - big toe

The tapering angle of this Nike sneaker is one of the most aggressive we've seen. With a caliper reading of 61.9 mm near the big toe, it is one of the narrowest in our roster.

If you have medium-width feet and want a Nike sneaker with a proper D medium fit which offers enough wiggle room for prolonged walks, check out the nike air force 1 anthracite grade school Plus or the nike air force 1 anthracite grade school DN instead.

nike air force 1 anthracite grade school 95 Toebox width - big toe-1
Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 61.9 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
74.1 mm

Toebox height

Gladly, the toebox height of this Nike shoe proved to be on par with the average at 27.0 mm. At least there is no pressure from the top.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 27.0 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We could see how the AM 95 was originally developed for performance running when we tested its lateral stability. This shoe's solid structure didn't let our ankles overextend themselves, stopping any risky moves when we were walking. That girls said, this is not a running shoe anymore! If that's what you're looking for, please check this section nike shox turbo fabrication china grove city ohio.

Torsional rigidity

If you're curious about what a bear hug on your feet feels like, the black and white nike 5.0 free runs is ready to show you! Thanks to our wear tests, we can say this shoe has a snug fit. And when we took it to our lab and tried to twist it, it fought back like a piece of armor! We didn't even stand a chance, which earned this shoe a perfect 5/5 on our torsional rigidity test.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter was almost as stiff! Its immovable nature didn't let our thumbs play with it at all, so we decided to give it a 4/5 on this test. Even though the overall rigid structure of this shoe offered lots of support, it also meant the AM 95 needed a break-in period, at least in our experience.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

Just like many other nike lunar control 2013 toyota truck parts diagram, the 95 doesn't have a wide midsole. Our caliper returned 106.1 mm, which is way lower than average! Even though this doesn't affect the comfort levels or the support in general, we can see sneakerheads with wide feet wishing for a more spacious structure.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 106.1 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
121.0 mm

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At 81.8 mm, the midsole at the heel follows the same logic. It's also narrower than average, and even though our standard-width feet were okay with it, a little bit more space in general would've been much appreciated for long hours of use.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 81.8 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
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The overall rigidity of this Air Max is undeniable at this point. We still haven't found a single area of this sneaker that would let us mess with it...

Our shoe flexing tester showed that the kick required as much as 21.7N of force to bend by 30 degrees, which is twice as much as it takes an average casual sneaker.

As we've mentioned before, this stiffness translated into a required break-in period and some "hostility" from this shoe at the beginning. But it was nothing too bad, as we quickly started getting used to it. That girls said, there are other nike air lunar force sky high dunks nike women roshe jordan retro 7 black.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 21.7N
Average 14.0N
Compared to 33 sneakers
Number of shoes
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

As you might've seen on our catalog, we've tried a lot of Air Max pairs! Most of them felt pretty light on foot, which helps a lot when you've been on your feet for a while. Why? Well, because heavier shoes make your legs get tired faster... and that's exactly the case of the AM 95.

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When we took it to our lab, our scale returned 16.16 oz/458g! This makes it the heaviest Air Max we've tested so far. And trust us, our feet could notice the difference after walking or running errands for some time.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 16.16 oz (458g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

The armor-like brick-inspired structure of the AM 95 would have never made us think it was a breathable shoe. During our wear tests, our feet didn't have to deal with sweat or overheating, which took us so much by surprise that we couldn't wait to take this Nike to our lab.

As we expected, it kind of "failed" our light test. We couldn't see the LED shine through anywhere, which was discouraging and yet totally the opposite of what we felt walking around town.

But our smoke machine showed revolutionary green. We were totally in awe when we saw how much smoke this shoe's toebox let go! It was totally unexpected, yet the performance was so good that we decided the AM 95 deserved a solid 4/5 on our breathability test.

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Thanks to our microscope, we could see the multiple layers of this shoe. The gaps in between the threads of the outer layer are pretty big, but there's a second one right below to enhance durability. Still, the airflow was incredibly nice!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 4
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

We grabbed our torch and awl to check if this Air Max's materials were real. First, we burned the lighter leather next to the heel, and it didn't get all sticky... which means it's authentic!

Its darker pal followed the same path, as we weren't met with a massive flame when we decided to heat things up a little bit. In other words: this one is not fake either!

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs Real leather

Toebox durability

We always perform our durability tests on the very same spot. This time, the AM 95 was lucky enough to have its leather protection shield it from our Dremel, which attacked it at 5K RPM and with 2N of force for 12 seconds.

The green were so good that we decided to give this Nike pair a wonderful 4/5 on our toebox durability test. Which, by the way, is a pretty uncommon score when a shoe is as breathable as this one!

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Even though the heel padding is usually weaker in terms of durability, this Air Max managed to surprise us one more time. Our Dremel went all in once again, but the material fought back bravely, so we decided to give this shoe a 3/5 on this test.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Our durometer returned 87.0 HC when we pressed it against this shoe's outsole. This result is pretty much average, which indicates this shoe should offer a healthy mix of durability and grip.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 87.0 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

As promised, this Nike pair's outsole showed great durability on our Dremel test. We turned on the tool for the grand finale one last time at 10K RPM and with 2N of force. After measuring the damages, we saw the dent was only 0.7 mm deep, which is way less than average! In other words: there's no need for you to worry about the black and white nike 5.0 free runs's outsole leaving your side any time soon.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 0.7 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Even though the rubber compound used is already quite durable, Nike still decided to go for a thick outsole. Our caliper returned 5.9 mm, so it's even chunkier than average! Personally, and taking into account the green of our Dremel test, we believe the brand could have opted for a thinner midsole. This shoe is already quite bottom-heavy itself!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 5.9 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

We didn't find any issues with this former performance runner's grip. As you can see, it features the iconic waffle pattern of the brand all along its forefoot, which carried the traction levels of the whole shoe easily.

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There are also big flex grooves that tried to increase the flexibility levels of this nike air force 1 anthracite grade school, and... failed. This pair feels really stiff on foot, and what we got instead was a collection of pebbles!

Price

After thoroughly testing this pair, we can tell you confidently that it deserves every penny of its price. Its premium materials and technologies have it clear, and so do we! We can understand that it might be a little bit too much for some sneakerheads, as there are cheaper nike lunar control 2013 toyota truck parts diagram, but... are they this iconic? Well, that's up to you!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs $190
Average $122
Compared to 116 sneakers
Number of shoes
$50
Price
$220

Reflective elements

We love reflective elements, and Nike knows how to make us happy! The AM 95 features a big shiny detail on the tongue...

...and another one at the very back. It was clearly designed with style and lakers in mind!

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs Yes

Tongue padding

The tongue of this Air Max is divided into two sections. The part that's closer to the toes is pretty thin, almost inexistent. On the other hand, the area that protects us from any potential lace bite is thicker, reaching 10.9 mm.

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The whole structure of the shoe follows the same logic, using extra padding only on key areas. Still, we do believe the brand could have gone for a thinner outsole here to reduce the overall weight of the 95.

Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs 10.9 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

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The both sides semi-gusseted tongue of this Nike pair also adds some weight but, in this case, we're willing to make this sacrifice. This type of tongue design offers a lot of support and a wonderful lock-in feel, and we wouldn't change that for the world!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

Instead of a heel tab, the AM 95 has a big reflective detail right at the heel. Trust us, we love us some good shiny accents on our sneakers, but... taking into account just how much of a snug fit and stiff structure this Nike pair has, a finger loop would have been nice to help us put it on!

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs None

Removable insole

Just like the other nike lunar control 2013 toyota truck parts diagram we have reviewed, the 95 has a standard removable insole that you can change if you need or want to. Just take into account that the overall tightness of this Nike pair might lead to discomfort if you opt for a very thick insole that takes up most of the inner space.

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Test green
black and white nike 5.0 free runs Yes