Comments on: Shoe Review: Newton Running

By: The Bull Runner » Newton Road Test

The Bull Runner » Newton Road Test — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:29:01 +0000

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By: Raffy

Raffy — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:50:19 +0000

In the states ,alot of people getting injured ,because there is no heel cushion on them,people who are heel striker and try to change to midfoot are getting injured because when they get tired the foot comes back to their heel land .I think its good for short race only. I try newton also got my PR 1:33 1/2 MARATHON 53 YEAR OLD AND 7 YEARS RUNNING,But iam a midfoot already .

Guilty! it happens to me also. i have several photos in newtons and landing on my heels. but i have to say that im quite satisfied with its cushioning up to 25K. i have yet to run on it for longer than that.

1:33 Half … wow! *bow* i can only dream about that finish time.

By: bards

bards — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:02:42 +0000

Dee – great to hear that you are loving the newtons. The lugs on mine are still fine. I just ran a Half with them last Sunday. When you start recording your race or tempo run times, try and compare your finish times with/without newtons.

David – Aw! So sorry to hear that you and your newtons are not getting along yet. Give it a chance and tell us how it goes. I do have days when I can’t run with the Newtons, like when my calves are bothering me and my legs are wobbly. For days like these, I go back to my good ole Mizunos.

By: David Owen

David Owen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:04:59 +0000

Fabulous blog. With great excitement I bought a new pair last week and I really wanted these shoes to be great. After two runs the shoes aren’t looking happy. I’ve used them (as advised) sparingly during their first week. They have done two runs only and front of the soles are showing the signs of wear that no other shoes have ever shown before (running for 27 yers). I havet his horrid feeling that these are the magnetic braclets of running. I hope I’m wrong!. Laces – I used elastic laces and for £120 I’m staggered that triathlon focussed shoes come with old fashioned tie up laces – amazing.

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:25:02 +0000

I bought my first pair of Newtons two weeks ago and so far they are the best shoes I’ve had. Previously I had been running with serious pain in the dorsal part of my foot and it completely went away with the Newtons. Not being a “serious” runner (but wanting to be) I did my first ever 5 miles straight without stopping even once, in the Newtons. I too am concerned about them wearing thin on the lugs. I hope you keep us posted on your blog.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:29 +0000

I agree with your rant about the shoe laces. I use the heel-lock lacing patttern and the laces are way too short. Also, I have done only 5-6 runs in mine, the longest being six miles, and I have noticed the lugs are showing considerable amount of wear already. I bought mine slightly used off of Ebay, but I have found a couple of websites that are selling Newtons for as low as $140 new. I am still undecided as to whether the benefit outweighs the cost.

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:45:34 +0000

Bards thanks for a very comprehensive review. You know I have been waiting for this since your Newtons arrived. Well worth the wait because you covered all aspects. The shoe lace thing is an issue. I like changing shoe lace patterns to for snug fit near the heel and to create a toe box on the other side. I agree shoe laces are important. Im sure it is not easy to find replacement laces that match the hot pink Newtons. The durability is a more important consideration since this is expensive and can only be shipped from the US. I will stick to Mizunos. Wave precision should do the trick if i want something light.

>>Good to see you here kahit nasa faraway land ka. I love the Newtons but Im hooked on my Mizunos just like you.