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2008-11-04 5:21 PM |
Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: Newton Running Hey gang! I finished the Marine Corps Marathon with a couple of guys from Team Semper Fi (Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund) and they spoke really highly of their Newton Shoes that they received for free thanks to the great folks at Newton. I'd like to support Newton for doing so, but thought I'd send it through the BT.com forum test. Anyone use Newton Running shoes? I know they're pricey and I know according to their website, they develop your running style to make you a midfoot runner. Any input is appreciated. |
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2008-11-05 8:54 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Member 24 Miramar, FL | Subject: RE: Newton Running I use them as trainers and they actually respond very well. The price is a little on the high side but the feeling of my feet not killing me always make it better. |
2008-11-05 1:21 PM in reply to: #1788945 |
Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Newton Running |
2008-11-05 10:06 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Expert 608 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Newton Running Before i buy them I wanted to get sued to them. ran 4.5 miles barefoot an the tread mill. Then put on my freinds newton's. felt great though very differnt from mizuno waves. This is just because the heel is high in the waves and low in the newtons. Im buying them. |
2008-11-05 10:33 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Newton Running I was extremely hesitant when I bought mine. Buy running shoes over the internet? They offered a 30 day money back guarantee, even if I ran outside. The day they arrived I had already run 3 miles but being the dork that I am, I had to run in them. I ran another 3 (uphill versus flat) and was 1 1/2 minutes faster per mile. Considering I went from a flat run to hills you can't tell me I improved that much on my own in the course of a few hours. |
2008-11-06 12:53 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Regular 115 Living in Singapore... | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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)...
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2008-11-06 6:27 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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! |
2008-11-06 7:42 AM in reply to: #1791402 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Newton Running CYCLISTtuRUNsTRI - 2008-11-06 7:27 AM 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 |
2008-11-06 8:06 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Elite 2423 | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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. |
2008-11-06 8:09 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Newton Running I want a pair of Newtons so bad, but I have wide feet Not sure if they would work for me or not. |
2008-11-06 5:13 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Expert 608 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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. |
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2008-11-06 7:30 PM in reply to: #1791514 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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. |
2008-11-06 10:06 PM in reply to: #1793572 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Newton Running I didn't say you (or anyone) would run faster, I only said that I did... |
2008-11-06 10:23 PM in reply to: #1794258 |
Expert 608 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Newton Running wwlani - 2008-11-06 10:06 PM I didn't say you (or anyone) would run faster, I only said that I did... All I'm saying that you might have dropped the same time if you put on some racing flats. |
2008-11-07 1:26 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Regular 277 Holland, MI | Subject: RE: Newton Running I'm planning on getting some Newtons once I need shoes again. They're supposed to be great and with their return policy it seems like you can't go wrong. |
2008-11-07 1:41 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Veteran 354 | Subject: RE: Newton Running I got a pair and I like them a lot. I have gotten faster, but the big noticed different is the saved energy I have using them. I feel they are more efficent and help you to run lightly without the pounding. |
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2008-11-07 1:44 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Veteran 354 | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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. |
2008-11-07 8:20 PM in reply to: #1795789 |
Expert 1456 Central New Jersey | Subject: RE: Newton Running I wore my old pair like everyday sneakers once they were worn down. I only noticed that if I walked a lot (like Disney for the day) that my shins hurt. |
2008-11-07 8:23 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Newton Running 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. |
2008-11-07 8:52 PM in reply to: #1791512 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Newton Running aarondavidson - 2008-11-06 8:06 AM 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.
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. |
2008-11-08 8:07 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Veteran 161 | Subject: RE: Newton Running After an entire season of tri, including Lake Placid, I dropped mine like a ton of bricks. Constant foot pain after every run. Knees were starting to hurt as well. Went back to good old Asics, just did a Marathon and life is good again. I gave them a year, and began to get concerned about long term damage. In their defense, I did think I ran faster in them, I have past injuries, broken heel, broken ankle and maybe they just don't offer the support that I need. Just my two cents! Tom Edited by TC3 2008-11-08 8:09 AM |
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2008-11-08 9:08 AM in reply to: #1796663 |
Elite 2423 | Subject: RE: Newton Running CYCLISTtuRUNsTRI - 2008-11-07 9:52 PM aarondavidson - 2008-11-06 8:06 AM 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.
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. 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." |
2008-11-08 9:17 AM in reply to: #1787733 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Newton Running I have been in them over a year. They have helped me a LOT. Less foot pain, and faster. They did not make me into a forefoot runner but I dont' care if my foot deosnt' hurt. |
2008-11-08 4:16 PM in reply to: #1787733 |
Expert 608 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Newton Running I decided to wear my racing flats and go all forefoot before i buy my newtons. My quads need tons of stretching but ill do more of the same tomorrow |
2008-11-11 8:00 AM in reply to: #1796663 |
Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Newton Running CYCLISTtuRUNsTRI - 2008-11-07 9:52 PM aarondavidson - 2008-11-06 8:06 AM
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. 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. |
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