nike free run mens Is the Nike Free Run the absolute epiome of the term ‘lifestyle sneaker’? One could certainly argue in favor of that point, this new style carrying with it so many familiar characteristics we’ve come to know and love from the casual and/or comfy corners of the market. The Free has running in its name as well as its mesh bootie upper and a Free-inspired sole that’ll remind you of many a LunarLon-cushioned performance runner, but the shape has been altered to accommodate a bit of the chukka styling that’s been so prominent in the last few year’s boot infusion. Coming up next month are two pairs in black with your choice of tonal Swoosh/red sole or silver Swoosh/yellow sole, and you can see images of both after the jump before pre-ordering from CrookedTongues.

nike free run 4.0 v2 Sneaker News has been looking forward into Nike Sportswear’s summer 2012 collection in recent days and here’s another preview of what to expect from the Swoosh’s casual catalog in Q2. The Nike Free Run is pictured above in the kind of colorway you might expect from the colder months, but don’t make the mistake of missing out on the versatile quality bestowed by the greenish-brown Iguana upper. Particularly as combined with the white sole on this pair, they’re a perfect balance for bright reds, oranges and yellows, or you can take the hint from a neon footbed that’s easily this pair’s loudest feature. Click through to see those details and more after the jump and look for these at NSW retailers like Titolo in April.

nike free run 5.0 v4 The upcoming Nike Free Run is a bit of a tough sneaker to categorize. Generally the latest runners from the Swoosh are incorporated along the lines of a certain technology, be it Free or Lunar. These apparently feature neither, aiming for a most minimal design that we’d actually put closest to the Huarache line thanks to the bootie feel. Whether or not they’ve got the gumption for the lifestyle category will depend entirely on the available colorways, and looks like this black and pink are certainly a good step in that direction. Follow us after the jump for the full shots and let us know if you’d lace up in this runner, be it on or off the track.