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 2009-09-03 11:47 AM |
Veteran  237   Buffalo Grove |  Subject: Love my NewtonsOk a little over a month ago I bought my first pair of Newtons to see what they were all about. Did my first three mile run in them and liked them. Did another three miles in them and still thought that they were good shoes. A few days before IM Louisville I tought to myself that I might as well wear them during the marathon. I have been injured all summer and figured that it would be a long walk anyway so what would this hurt. I now LOVE my Newtons and they will be my shoe of choice from now on. I had a good marathon (only 2 minutes slower than last year when I was able to train). The shoes felt great. I know I broke a big time rule against trying new things during a race but this time it worked out. |
| 2009-09-03 12:10 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
| Delaware, OH | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Oh. I thought you ment fig newtons. |
| 2009-09-03 12:14 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Elite 3315  Miami | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons they are great shoes imo, little pricy though, but if you are gonna have 1 pair of racing shoes that is the shoe to get. |
| 2009-09-03 2:01 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Member 21 | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons They are the best runners I've ever had...Every now and then the arch of my foot will start burning either when I'm on the tredmill or going downhill. Has yours ever done that? |
| 2009-09-03 2:09 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Very good shoes. They do take some time to get used to, and they will cause you to change your running style to a forefoot style, but I've run my fastest (and most comfortable) miles in them. If you're military (as I've mentioned before), you can get them for a reduced price ($99 or so, plus shipping). They are/will be coming out with a trail running version, and that will be exciting to try out.  |
| 2009-09-03 2:11 PM in reply to: #2387825 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons ames13 - 2009-09-03 3:01 PM They are the best runners I've ever had...Every now and then the arch of my foot will start burning either when I'm on the tredmill or going downhill. Has yours ever done that? btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! as for running down hills, i find that if it's really steep, then i have to heel strike to slow down a bit and that it does feel odd... the only other issue i have is that i am not very confident in the grip of the shoe when i'm running on a wet surface. i always feel like i'm going to slip. |
| 2009-09-03 2:16 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons I've been wearing them for 2 years. I brought my old ones to the Newton tent at IM Canada to ask questions about my wear pattern and more. Two different folks looked at them and said I had near perfect wear pattern and that I probably toed off a bit much running. The difference between the wear pattern of my first vs my 6th pair is huge. I took 4 months off wearing them this spring, but tried them again and found I was faster by a smidge and my legs felt so much better after long runs. |
| 2009-09-03 2:18 PM in reply to: #2387861 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 2:11 PM ames13 - 2009-09-03 3:01 PM They are the best runners I've ever had...Every now and then the arch of my foot will start burning either when I'm on the tredmill or going downhill. Has yours ever done that? btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! as for running down hills, i find that if it's really steep, then i have to heel strike to slow down a bit and that it does feel odd... the only other issue i have is that i am not very confident in the grip of the shoe when i'm running on a wet surface. i always feel like i'm going to slip. i think you mentioned to me before about the discount, but i am not military unfortunately, but i have some friends who are, i think we can buy at trisports, regular + 15% discount so that would be about $20 in savings still at $130 they are quite a bit. at 99 its much more manageable.well i tend to run fastest so i only use them in races, they made me change running to forefoot, and problem is running in my brooks which are a natural mid foot strikers. as far as hills, i just don't slow down even on the steepest i just bolt it. from what i have heard you either really love these or really hate them, i wouldn't ever try treadmill running on these.Edited by trix 2009-09-03 2:19 PM |
| 2009-09-03 2:20 PM in reply to: #2387875 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons KathyG - 2009-09-03 2:16 PM I've been wearing them for 2 years. I brought my old ones to the Newton tent at IM Canada to ask questions about my wear pattern and more. Two different folks looked at them and said I had near perfect wear pattern and that I probably toed off a bit much running. The difference between the wear pattern of my first vs my 6th pair is huge. I took 4 months off wearing them this spring, but tried them again and found I was faster by a smidge and my legs felt so much better after long runs. wow 6 pairs, that is alot of $$$$$$, i am on first one and i using them only in races i hope i can keep them a while. are there any other good forefoot strikers ? |
| 2009-09-03 2:28 PM in reply to: #2387856 |
Extreme Veteran 577 | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 2:09 PM Very good shoes. They do take some time to get used to, and they will cause you to change your running style to a forefoot style, but I've run my fastest (and most comfortable) miles in them. If you're military (as I've mentioned before), you can get them for a reduced price ($99 or so, plus shipping). They are/will be coming out with a trail running version, and that will be exciting to try out. Wait, Newtons for $99? Where is this at? I am in the AF, hook me up please!!! |
| 2009-09-03 2:33 PM in reply to: #2387916 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Atlas_Shrugged - 2009-09-03 3:28 PM tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 2:09 PM Very good shoes. They do take some time to get used to, and they will cause you to change your running style to a forefoot style, but I've run my fastest (and most comfortable) miles in them. If you're military (as I've mentioned before), you can get them for a reduced price ($99 or so, plus shipping). They are/will be coming out with a trail running version, and that will be exciting to try out. Wait, Newtons for $99? Where is this at? I am in the AF, hook me up please!!! go to the newton site and look up the director of marketing...if you call her with your order, she'll hook you up. you have to order the shoes using a military email address. but, if i were her, i wouldn't give anyone in the AF a discount.  Edited by tri_d00d 2009-09-03 2:33 PM |
| 2009-09-03 2:33 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
| Member 45 houston | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons I am such a shoe addict. I have so many pairs. So far the best by far are the Spiras. A small company in El paso that make amazing racers. Anybody try them/ I wonder which are better, Newtons or Spiras? |
| 2009-09-03 2:52 PM in reply to: #2387861 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 3:11 PM btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! No shoes are made for treadmills. In fact, no human beings are made for treadmills!! They are evil and are the devil's creation. Most people know my opinion of Newton's. But if someone likes them and they work for them, fantastic. (Just don't fool yourself into thinking they make you run any different than other shoes and don't blame me when you get an injury from f'ing up your natural stride). Edited by Daremo 2009-09-03 2:53 PM |
| 2009-09-03 3:26 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Master 2404 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons My newtons are a mixed bag. I love the feel while running, however my small left toe hits the side when I run. I've been tempted to contact newton about it since its never happened to me with any other shoe. Currently I plan on trying out the NB fore front shoes if I can't find a solution. |
| 2009-09-03 5:31 PM in reply to: #2388018 |
Expert 721 Chenequa WI | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Daremo - 2009-09-03 2:52 PM tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 3:11 PM btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! No shoes are made for treadmills. In fact, no human beings are made for treadmills!! They are evil and are the devil's creation. Most people know my opinion of Newton's. But if someone likes them and they work for them, fantastic. (Just don't fool yourself into thinking they make you run any different than other shoes and don't blame me when you get an injury from f'ing up your natural stride). Agree with you about dreadmills. And, not sure I have ever heard your thoughts about Newtons? Care to share? |
| 2009-09-03 5:53 PM in reply to: #2388018 |
Master 1882 Chandler, Arizona | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Daremo - 2009-09-03 12:52 PM tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 3:11 PM btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! No shoes are made for treadmills. In fact, no human beings are made for treadmills!! They are evil and are the devil's creation. Most people know my opinion of Newton's. But if someone likes them and they work for them, fantastic. (Just don't fool yourself into thinking they make you run any different than other shoes and don't blame me when you get an injury from f'ing up your natural stride).
Yeah, I was going to ask how Newtons cause sombody to change their running stride by simply putting on a pair of shoes? |
| 2009-09-03 7:03 PM in reply to: #2388018 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Daremo - 2009-09-03 2:52 PM tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 3:11 PM btw, the newton site says these shoes are not made for treadmills! No shoes are made for treadmills. In fact, no human beings are made for treadmills!! They are evil and are the devil's creation. Most people know my opinion of Newton's. But if someone likes them and they work for them, fantastic. (Just don't fool yourself into thinking they make you run any different than other shoes and don't blame me when you get an injury from f'ing up your natural stride). x2, as you know. Great shoe's if they work for you. No better or worse than a lot of high end shoe's on the market. They DO NOT make you this magical forefoot runner, however. Forefoot running is a myth. You run they way you do, all that matters is that you land with your foot beneath your body, heel, mid or fore, doesn't matter. Newtons don't create that, YOU DO. I ran in them for a while and found them too structured without enough forefoot cushioning for me. ..sound about your opinion, Rick. |
| 2009-09-03 7:42 PM in reply to: #2387371 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons You already summed it up nicely Bryan. No real need to expound on it more. |
| 2009-09-03 7:57 PM in reply to: #2387945 |
Extreme Veteran 577 | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 2:33 PM Atlas_Shrugged - 2009-09-03 3:28 PM tri_d00d - 2009-09-03 2:09 PM Very good shoes. They do take some time to get used to, and they will cause you to change your running style to a forefoot style, but I've run my fastest (and most comfortable) miles in them. If you're military (as I've mentioned before), you can get them for a reduced price ($99 or so, plus shipping). They are/will be coming out with a trail running version, and that will be exciting to try out. Wait, Newtons for $99? Where is this at? I am in the AF, hook me up please!!! go to the newton site and look up the director of marketing...if you call her with your order, she'll hook you up. you have to order the shoes using a military email address. but, if i were her, i wouldn't give anyone in the AF a discount. Haha thanks man, I am totally doing that. I am milking military discounts while I am in, no reason not to! |
| 2009-09-03 9:03 PM in reply to: #2387432 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons k_watzek - 2009-09-03 1:10 PM Oh. I thought you ment fig newtons. Me too! I love my (fig) newtons. |
| 2009-09-04 9:20 AM in reply to: #2388516 |
Expert 1296 | Subject: RE: Love my Newtons Daremo - 2009-09-03 8:42 PM You already summed it up nicely Bryan. No real need to expound on it more. Not to mention that there is NO risk of getting banned from the site when Bryan tells if for ya.... LOL I was at City Sports in Philly yesterday getting Zoot Compression Calf stuff. Happened to head back to the shoe section and they had Netwon there. I never tried them on. So I gave it a go yesterday and just walking around felt very natural for me. I was shocked because they look kind of akward. A lot of you know I have had a ton of lower body injuries and inbalances. I spoke to the guy about running in them but that was a no go. Plus running down Wallnut St. in the city at high noon would be a bit odd... Lunch time sidewalk traffic is nuts... Truth be told if someone gave me a pair I would give them a try. But for $160+...it's just not worth it. What I did notice was that as Bryan said. Not a lot of toe box support at all. Very thin through the front of the shoe even with that "platform" thing. As I'm 190-195 a more structured shoe works better for me. So I am not going to pi$$ the $160 away on this shoe. As other's have said; you run the way your body is and was designed to run. Not the way some shoe tries to make you run...I think there is a lot of thuth in that statement. |
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