Our verdict

In our opinion, gymgoers on a budget will not be left wanting more with the limited nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5. This training shoe is aptly equipped with all the essentials for a moderate workout. What's more, we feel like it makes for great casual footwear thanks to its smooth steps and fun design. All in all, for $90, we consider it money well spent!

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  • True to size
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Audience verdict

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Who should NOT buy

We found that the new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black is not the best bet for people who train hard and lift heavy.

If you need a more serious trainer for advanced workouts, consider limited nike's flagship Metcon 8. We found it to be a more weightlifting-ready and overall more durable cross-trainer. Alternatively, check out the Reebok Nano X3, limited nike lebron xi low on foot care program for kids.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

Air Max is a rare sight among training shoes from limited nike. But there you have it - a large cushy unit keeping your heels protected from impact.

The rest of the cushioning is provided by what appears to be an EVA foam (the type is not specified by limited nike).

The presence of Air Max does leave an imprint on the shoe's height. At 36.2 mm in the heel, it is much taller than the average cross-trainer.

We definitely felt a bit disconnected in this shoe after all those grounded trainers that barely ever go above 27 mm. Take the nike sb 3m high heat light blue screen black color 5 with its humble stack height of 24.2 mm for example.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Stack heel
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 36.2 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

As our caliper measurement shows, the forefoot is also quite tall in this shoe. Its forefoot height of 24.2 mm actually equates to how tall most cross-training shoes are in the heel.

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nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Stack forefoot
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 24.2 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The difference in stack heights gives us a whopping drop of 12 mm! This amount of cushion is very unusual for a training shoe. Geez, it is even more than what you get in nike air zoom pegasus 32 womens grey pants shoes (8.6 mm)!

So, if you prefer feeling close to the ground while working out, get a shoe with a 4-6 mm drop instead (like Nike Metcon or nike sb 3m high heat light blue screen black color).

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Stack drop
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 12.0 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

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

Pressing a durometer against the foam, we found that it strikes a balance between soft and firm at 24.8 HA. It is right at the average of what we've tested in other training shoes. 

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Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 24.8 HA
Average 27.8 HA
We use an average of four champion. The photo shows one of those champion.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

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Even taking out the insole won't make this shoe more down-to-earth. Based on our measurement, the insole is just average in thickness. At 3.6 mm, it is even a little thinner than average.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Insole heel padding
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 3.6 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

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Based on our measurements and personal assessment, the limited nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 runs true to size.

However, athletes with wide feet may benefit from going half a size up.

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Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 37 training shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

Measuring the widest part of the toebox at 101.5 mm, we found it to be of average width compared to other cross-trainers.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Forefoot upper width (max)
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 101.5 mm
Average 100.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
90.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
108.5 mm

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However, closer to the toes, the shoe gets narrower than average at 76.1 mm.

This may feel constricting to wide feet. We recommend going half a size up in that's your case. 

Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 76.1 mm
Average 78.8 mm
Compared to 34 training shoes
Number of shoes
65.0 mm
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89.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

It probably comes out as obvious from the previous section that the Alpha Trainer 5 is not the best option for heavy lifting. However, there is still hope.

In our lateral stability assessment, this limited nike trainer was not as wobbly as we initially expected. But as opposed to the brand's claims of "stability for lifting whether it’s a light or heavy day," we highly recommend keeping it light when it comes to lifting in this shoe.

Torsional rigidity

When twisted, the Alpha Trainer 5 does not give up that easily. On a 1-5 scale, we rated its torsional rigidity as 4, which is stiffer than average and is a pretty good sign of stability.

It prevents the foot from rolling over the squishy Max Air unit.

Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter has some good firmness to it, locking the ankle down in place. We rated it as 3 out of 5 on a stiffness scale, which is a bit stiffer than the average.

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Test results
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Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
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Midsole width - forefoot

Finally, this limited nike shoe has a nice and wide footprint, the same as all the other cross-trainers we've tested (+1 to stability). At the widest part of the forefoot, the limited nike Alpha Trainer 5 measures in at 110.1 mm.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Midsole width (forefoot)
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 110.1 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
101.0 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

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Even though we only checked the widest parts of the heel and forefoot, you can see that the platform remains rather wide all throughout its length.

This is what makes the shoe safe enough for moderate lifting.

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Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 87.8 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
76.5 mm
Midsole width - heel
97.4 mm

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At first impression, the Alpha Trainer 5 is not the most flexible shoe for doing planks and lunges.

This was clearly reflected in our controlled flexibility test with a force gauge involved. The shoe requires a force of 27.1N to be bent to a 90-degree angle - a little more than average but not critically.

On the bright side, we can see how a few workouts can help to break in this stiffness.

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Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 24.9N
Average 17.8N
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Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

Tipping the scales at 392g, this is a heavy training shoe.

All that stack of cushioning just couldn't have gone under the radar.

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nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Weight
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 13.83 oz (392g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

Need an airy trainer for hot and sweaty gyms? Unfortunately, the Alpha Trainer 5 is not your best friend.

Judging by the amount of smoke passing through the upper, ventilation is not this shoe's strongest point.

On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most breathable, this limited nike trainer only scores 2. It is less breathable than the average.

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Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 2
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

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Although we cannot expect much from a $90 shoe, we were still disappointed to see the shoe's upper fail miserably in our durability test.

It took a mere second to drill a hole in the toebox, which doesn't normally happen to cross-trainers. Basically, it means that a single toe drag can cause significant wear and tear to this shoe's upper. Not sexy.

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Test results
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Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Outsole hardness

This shoe also has one of the hardest rubber compounds that we've seen. At the moment of testing, we found that it is firmer than 93% of our tested training shoes.

Actually, at 90.1 HC, the rubber on this shoe is even harder than the average of hiking shoes (86.3 HC).

Just like with thickness, we associate harder rubber with prolonged shelf life.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Outsole squeeze (Room temp)
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 90.1 HC
Average 83.0 HC
We use an average of four champion. The photo shows one of those champion.
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole thickness

The outsole, on the other hand, looks more promising. We measured the rubber layer to be 4.3 mm in the heel, which is a little thicker than average.

Having more rubber means that you can walk on concrete streets without worrying about wearing it off within a few weeks.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Outsole heel height
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 4.3 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

After a few training sessions, we can say that the outsole grip on the Alpha Trainer 5 is just fine. Nothing to write home about but it is reliable.

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Comfort

For a budget-friendly trainer, the Alpha Trainer 5 has a really sweet in shoe-feel. It is padded in all the right places causing no rubbing or pinching.

Tongue padding

Based on our measurement, the tongue is adequately padded. It is 5.5 mm thick, which is just average for training shoes.

No lace bites in this trainer.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Tongue padding
Test results
new limited nike sneakers with wavy lines black 5.5 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue is attached to the upper halfway through its length. Thanks to this, we never experienced any tongue shifting.

nike free run 3 coral and charcoal Trainer 5 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
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Test results
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