Newton Running

Thanks Ralph.

I guess they give  a Military discount.  So, that's a good thing...

Got mine a few weeks ago, but still in the break-in process - calves hurting like hell.  I'm training for my first marathon in about 4 weeks time and have virtually started from scratch with the Newtons, starting with 3km, I'm now back up to 10km, will do a 16km runs (as well as other running, including cross country (not in the Newtons)) next week and my last long (32km) run the week after before tapering for the race.

As far as the shoes go, calf pain aside, they are damn fast.  I've so far consistently dropped 10% of my times for the shorter runs, e.g. 22min for 10km, down from 25mins...

They do take quite a bit of getting used to if you're not a natural fore/mid-foot runner, but it's worth it in the long run (no pun intended)...

I'm seriously considering buying a pair of Newtons. Can I use my orthotics with them? If you aren't a heel striker will they still work well? My biggest (current) issue is losing toenails. Would they help with that?

I volunteered in the women's changing tent at IMFL this weekend. A lot of female athletes were wearing the Newtons. Granted they are so bright it is easier to notice them over other shoes!

I've had Newtons since July '07 and am on my 3rd & 4th pairs. Yes you can use orthotics with them. If you aren't a heel striker yes they work and your adaptation to them will probably be easier with less or no calf pain.

Not sure about losing the toenail..if you are losing it probably what is done is done and it is a matter of time.

Great to meet you this weekend BTW

I also wear them. I have custom orthotics. DO NOT wear your orthotics. I have fat, flat feet. This combined with my orthotics busted through the side on both shoes. If you wear orthotics for arch suport, you should not need to wear them if you run 'properly' according to Newton. If you run mid to forefoot, you should not need to wear your orthotics while running.

That all said, I do like mine. Newton has admitted that they are not designed for people with wide feet and at some point they will have wide sizes. I got my first pair replaced, this second pair I have not worn my orthotics in, and they have held up much better. I mixed them in with my Pearl Izumi Streaks.

People say you get faster in newtons the day you get them:  FALSE

 Many people are not used to running in such lightweight shoes.  IF you but on some New Balance racing flats, you would go that much fast too.

runnergirl - 2008-11-06 9:09 AM I want a pair of Newtons so bad, but I have wide feet   Not sure if they would work for me or not.

I bought men's shoes as I have wide feet too. 

All I'm saying that you might have dropped the same time if you put on some racing flats.

Question for those of you who have been through pairs.....do you wear them like everyday shoes once you have put the miles on them? They seem too expensive to just toss out the door. But feels like would be uncomfortable just walking around in them. I also see people like Paula Newby Frasier just wearing them around...but im sure it is a sponsor thing too.

I only use mine to train in. I have old New Balance running shoes that I wear to strength train or walk around in like when I was a spectator at IMFL.

They do feel a bit odd to walk in but I'm used to them.

The 30 day return policy is why I tried them.

I have narrow feet with a very high arch. My orthotics were made so I would actually run on the entire foot and not the outside.
Has anyone talked to customer service at Newton? I'd like to talk to someone about the orthotic issue before trying them out.

 They dont support them. My orthotics are wide as my feet and fat/flat. No shoe manufactured will support orthotics, and its basically a 'if it works it works, if not too bad for you."

I guess, it comes-down to the whole fact that you do get 30 days to try them out.  I saw on another thread that someone who uses orthotics said they work fine with the orthos but then again, they may not have been running as much as aaron.  I think I can tell in one 6-10 mile run how I feel about a pair of shoes.  Just gotta make sure you save the box and have the shipping slip ready to send them back if there are any problems. 

Also, I sent a message to Newton and got a really quick response.  Try contacting them.