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Nike Free technology has taken the brand to new heights and the entire industry by storm, constantly building on the Swoosh’s success by expanding into different performance segments and influencing much more than just running shoes. Although the first official Free model didn’t hit shelves until 2004, the concept itself was decades in the making. From the Nike Sock Racer to the Air Rift, many minimalist models helped to shape the mold into what it is today with the Nike Free 3.0 Flyknit. Get a full interactive history lesson on the Genealogy of Nike Free at their new site here, and tell us if you’re a fan of Free in the comment space underneath.
