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kkocan posted 26 weeks ago.
I got a pair of the stability trainers (as a gift) at IM Wisconsin this year. I took a month off of running afterwards and started training again with a run focus for a spring marathon and started using the Newtons then.
My overall thoughts after a couple of hundred miles in them is that I really like them. They are light and do seem to work as advertised. One caution though, break them in slowly. I started every other run in them and only at about 3-4 miles and built up to being used to them. After a few weeks I was doing 15+ mile runs in them no problem.
Only drawbacks so far are:
1. The lugs are showing wear. My guess is if you run a lot and put in miles you may go through a couple of pairs a year.
2. They are not made for the treadmill, and the mesh on them is real breathable so they are not very warm in cold runs. So for winter training I have been going back and forth between them when it's not too bad out and my Brooks on the treadmill.
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VA Beach Shamrock Marathon
Desoto TTT
WV Mountaineer HIM
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Anton posted 26 weeks ago.
They do take some getting used to and I took it slow with mine. I have found that they seem to breakdown fast. I burned through one pair in under 200 miles. They are just too light for everyday use in my opinion. The second pair I have are racing flats and I've only worn them a few times. I love the colors but won't buy them again, not when I can get 400 mile s out of my Asics or Nikes.
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sjboyne posted 26 weeks ago.
I have about 250 miles on mine. To be honest, I didn't like them at first, but now going back to my ASICS feels like running with lead weights on my feet. I started off with about 1-2 miles per day for about 2 weeks to break them (and my feet) in. They are very light and I have improved my times somewhat (about 15 seconds per mile, averaged over about 3 months of running). Yes, the lugs do show wear, but I expect to get about 400 miles out of mine at their current rate.
They are expensive, and probably not right for everyone, however, for me, I am hooked. Regards.
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Anton posted 26 weeks ago.
Yeah...I think you're probably right...Not a shoe for everyone. No shoe is the shoe fro everyone for that matter...just makes for an expensive trial run!
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RV posted 26 weeks ago.
I had them as well - and liked them however they definitely don't hold up to training miles.
For the $, mine wore down way to fast maybe a little over 200 miles.
I won't be getting another pair.
RV
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jbird2131 posted 26 weeks ago.
hmmm thanks for the input everyone. my running mileage is up to about 70-80 miles per week so i don't think they are financially worth it to make them my trainers. but i would really like to try them to see what they are all about. if i do make them my racers i will have to think about buying a pair of trainers as well just to get used to them i think. this could be an expensive purchase, ha! o well. the newton anti-heel-strike concept is very intriguing. thanks again.
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SusanMac posted 26 weeks ago.
Do they really force you to change your footstrike? That's supposed to be the big advantage.
I've seen them around, but haven't looked into pricing. How much do they generally cost?
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Leroy Bonkers posted 26 weeks ago.
I've been running in Newtons for about 2 months and quite like them. I've never found a shoe with such a roomy toe box (big deal for me). I don't know that I've put in enough miles to notice a real breakdown yet (240 miles?). The lugs get worn from the first run. For what its worth the company claims that they breakdown from the outside in, whatever that means.
I am certainly more aware of my stride because of the lugs. when I get fatigued and start to heel strike the lugs remind me to keep my feet under me.
On cost - I spoke with the owner at IMFL and he said they were looking at automated production that would bring the cost down. That would be nice, huh? But overall I'm converted.
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tri-ac posted 26 weeks ago.
jbird2131 wrote:
hmmm thanks for the input everyone. my running mileage is up to about 70-80 miles per week so i don't think they are financially worth it to make them my trainers. but i would really like to try them to see what they are all about. if i do make them my racers i will have to think about buying a pair of trainers as well just to get used to them i think. this could be an expensive purchase, ha! o well. the newton anti-heel-strike concept is very intriguing. thanks again.
it seems like you have to go in whole hog if you are looking for the change in your running they promise. otherwise, racing flats are probably cheaper...
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Sandman posted 25 weeks ago.
They made a significant impact in my running this year. I have to agree with the others that they seem to breakdown at around 200-300 miles. That makes them pretty expensive... Close to 1 dollar/mile if you replace them that soon. Try them they will make an impact ;)
I would suggest that you have excellent achilles flexibility and when you try them on for the first time the lugs line up behind your metatarsal heads. Some athletes that I know have had some issues with achilles tendons and stress fractures.
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MITriGuy posted 25 weeks ago.
I have a pair and probably put about 100 miles or so on them, but I could never get used to them. They absolutely kill my shins and calves. When I am done running distance in these, I can barely walk and that is not a common thing for me. Do they help you run on your forefoot, definitly but they gave me alot of other issues.
Now I am racing in Brooks T5's. They are very comfortable and they only 6.9 ounces.
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Anton posted 25 weeks ago.
The T5's are Sa-weet! Got a pair this fall...only using them for short races though. Some pics of the Olympic Trials and guys wearing T5's...Man! Just the thought of 26.2 at that pace, in those shoes made me sore! I need a little more beefiness for the long stuff.
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For the past couple of weeks I have been doing some research on Newton running shoes. I have noticed a lot of high level athletes competing in these brightly colored shoes and wanted to know what the heck they were. I have read all of the testimonials on their website (newtonrunning.com) and they seem to be the real deal. Does anyone run in these shoes or have any input? Thanks.