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 2009-06-10 1:42 AM |
Regular  82  San Diego, CA |  Subject: Thoughts on Newton Running ShoesI just bought a pair of newton trainers and while I've heard great things about the shoes, I'm still a little skeptical about the lugs in the front of the shoes. They are pretty comfortable but my run today felt like I was tip-toeing all the way. I've been a mid-foot striker for sometime now and this forefoot striking just feels weird. I'm a little concerned it will screw up my form and cause other biomechanical problems or maybe injuries. Any thoughts on what I should do? Should I give the shoes a chance or return them and stick with what I've been wearing? If I stick with them, how long does it take to get used to? |
| 2009-06-10 4:43 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Champion 9407   Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes If you have a shoe that you are happy with and you are not constantly getting injured, I would not look to change shoes or form. Shane |
| 2009-06-10 4:57 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Auckland, New Zealand | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes Best advice I ever got was to go and see a podiatrist and get my gait assessed. My podiatrist tells me which shoes I need as well as giving me the correct othotics etc :-) So go see a podiatrist, they will help you get the right shoe. |
| 2009-06-10 5:46 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Expert 810 | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes If they fit your run style then once you get used to them you might find you like them. If you are completely changing your running style just to fit the shoes without a good reason to do so then you may not enjoy them so much. They work for me but took some time to adjust to. My style had changed over the years because of an injury so ( went from natural to bad) now they feel very comfortable to me. I dont use them for every run though. Just be sure to follow their advice and get used to the slowly. The feeling of the logs faded for me in short order. Oh and be sure you arent running on your tip toes trying to hit perfectly on the lugs. Edited by Imjin 2009-06-10 5:47 AM |
| 2009-06-10 6:43 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes i've been using them for the past month and I really like them. at first, i was over forefoot striking...it almost felt like i was tip-toeing, like you mentioned. i decided to just not worry about leaning forward so much and just run and that's when i really started to like them and appreciate their lightness, comfort and stability. run like you normally do. the shoes will take care of the rest. |
| 2009-06-10 6:50 AM in reply to: #2206801 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes gsmacleod - 2009-06-10 4:43 AM If you have a shoe that you are happy with and you are not constantly getting injured, I would not look to change shoes or form. x2. Unless newtons shoes suit your natural gait get'em otherwise don't; don't buy into the marketing claims because they are only that. There is no one "correct" way to running nor one size fits all, we are all different and our bodies does a wonder job self-selecting our natural gait, cadence, etc. based on whatever shoes we are comfortable running on, surface we run on, spead, mileage and fitness level. The majority of run related injuries has more to do with inadequate load (doing too much too soon) and not gait, although forcing something into your running like shoes can hinder your performance or cause injuries. In fact a more simple shoe that allows your natural gait to excel might be better.Shane Good luck. |
| 2009-06-10 10:09 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Regular 70 Eastern Tennessee | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I am completely new so, perhaps not qualified to post a reply however, when I committed to doing a triathlon for my birthday this year the first thing I did was start researching the causes of and how to prevent shin splints because in the past I have never been able to run due to getting shin splints very easily. In the past I often landed on my toes and I read that increases the incidence of shin splints. That being said, I would be very leary regarding a shoe that shifted the striking portion of your foot forward. |
| 2009-06-10 10:32 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Expert 608 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I got newtons and it took me 3-5 months before my legs didn't hurt anymore. However before that I was running in New Balance (1120s ?) and mizunos waves and got shin splints in both. With the Newtons I don't get shin splints and therefore I like them. |
| 2009-06-10 10:36 AM in reply to: #2206873 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes JorgeM - 2009-06-10 4:50 AM gsmacleod - 2009-06-10 4:43 AM If you have a shoe that you are happy with and you are not constantly getting injured, I would not look to change shoes or form. x2. Unless newtons shoes suit your natural gait get'em otherwise don't; don't buy into the marketing claims because they are only that. There is no one "correct" way to running nor one size fits all, we are all different and our bodies does a wonder job self-selecting our natural gait, cadence, etc. based on whatever shoes we are comfortable running on, surface we run on, spead, mileage and fitness level. The majority of run related injuries has more to do with inadequate load (doing too much too soon) and not gait, although forcing something into your running like shoes can hinder your performance or cause injuries. In fact a more simple shoe that allows your natural gait to excel might be better.Shane Good luck. ^^^What both of them said. |
| 2009-06-10 11:45 AM in reply to: #2206774 |
Veteran 134 Lakewood, CA | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I am a natural fore foot striker and had problems with the wrong shoes. After I got my gate analyzed I went through several pairs of shoes that worked. However, I thought I would try Newtons and I new they were the perfect shoe for me after the first run. I have used them since and never looked back. If they work for you then use them. |
| 2009-06-10 12:07 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
Regular 86 | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes Its seems that people love em or hate em. |
| 2009-06-10 12:58 PM in reply to: #2207530 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes xcrunner2010 - 2009-06-10 11:32 AM I got newtons and it took me 3-5 months before my legs didn't hurt anymore. However before that I was running in New Balance (1120s ?) and mizunos waves and got shin splints in both. With the Newtons I don't get shin splints and therefore I like them. Ditto- it took me about 2 months for my legs to adjust. I broke mine in easy, but at first if I did a *faster* run wearing them my legs felt really torn up afterwards. The next day though I was always fine and never got injured. Now after wearing them for a few months I don't have that problme. I love my Newtons and my Asics 2140's have taken the back burner. I only wear them when I run on soft surfaces and I hate wearing them because they feel so different. I never blister in my Newtons- even when wearing a thinner sock and running in the rain. I could never get away with that with my Asics- I always had to wear thicker socks and even then after longer runs I would still get some blisters. I recently put some lock laces in my Newtons and for tri's they slide right on my feet like a slipper. They seem easier to put on than regular running shoes because they are "meshy". I LOVE my Newtons and they are the best thing that has happened to me. Edited: Now that I've gotten used to running in them I don't even notice the forefoot lugs anymore. When I first got them I really noticed them and always felt like I was wearing a cleat or always stepping on something. You should get used to that over time. Edited by runnergirl 2009-06-10 1:00 PM |
| 2009-06-10 1:11 PM in reply to: #2208027 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes After wearing the Newtons for ~3 months, I can say I don't like my old trusty sauconys as much anymore because they feel too flat in the forefoot. I think they work as designed. I'd get another pair. |
| 2009-06-10 2:16 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes i find only 1 problem with newtons the price. their cheapest is $155. as far as the shoe, ever since i started running in them, i am faster and my foot strike improved. i was terrible and hit the pavement so hard within 1 month i had some planer facilitis (spelling) problems had to see a podiatrist. literally i couldn't run more then 3-4 miles due to pain and had to limp home. after the newtons my foot strike is more mid/front and propels me forward. i was going to use them only for races, having 2 brand new pairs of nike's for running but they are just too good. i just can't afford to have 2-3 pairs of newtons, that is like 500$ every 3-6 months in shoes. |
| 2009-06-10 2:19 PM in reply to: #2208238 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes trix - 2009-06-10 3:16 PM i find only 1 problem with newtons the price. their cheapest is $155. as far as the shoe, ever since i started running in them, i am faster and my foot strike improved. i was terrible and hit the pavement so hard within 1 month i had some planer facilitis (spelling) problems had to see a podiatrist. literally i couldn't run more then 3-4 miles due to pain and had to limp home. after the newtons my foot strike is more mid/front and propels me forward. i was going to use them only for races, having 2 brand new pairs of nike's for running but they are just too good. i just can't afford to have 2-3 pairs of newtons, that is like 500$ every 3-6 months in shoes. join the military and you'll get them for $99 or become a pro and you'll get them for mid $80s just sayin'  |
| 2009-06-10 2:22 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I have found with Newtons that if you lay off from running in them for awhile and don't wear them alot that you almost have to "break them in" again. Has anyone else noticed this? And yes- they are expensive! Although some normal running shoes can be as high as $120. So if you think of it in those terms, Newtons are about $35 extra dollars- which doesn't seem *that* bad. I buy the pink stablilty racers which are $155. I know some of their shoes run slightly higher than that. Edited by runnergirl 2009-06-10 2:25 PM |
| 2009-06-10 2:23 PM in reply to: #2208249 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes tri_d00d - 2009-06-10 2:19 PM trix - 2009-06-10 3:16 PM i find only 1 problem with newtons the price. their cheapest is $155. as far as the shoe, ever since i started running in them, i am faster and my foot strike improved. i was terrible and hit the pavement so hard within 1 month i had some planer facilitis (spelling) problems had to see a podiatrist. literally i couldn't run more then 3-4 miles due to pain and had to limp home. after the newtons my foot strike is more mid/front and propels me forward. i was going to use them only for races, having 2 brand new pairs of nike's for running but they are just too good. i just can't afford to have 2-3 pairs of newtons, that is like 500$ every 3-6 months in shoes. join the military and you'll get them for $99 or become a pro and you'll get them for mid $80s just sayin' dang' $85 yeah i think it will take me a little bit to get to pro status.....  i am not saying that this is a shoe for everyone and like others said go check them out, go to a proper running store and see how they feel maybe they can put you on a treadmill. i was looking for tri shoes and was going to get the zoot tt ultra but they didn't have my size. some kid gave me those and said this "listen they are expensive, but just try them on the treadmill" i was sold. |
| 2009-06-10 2:26 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I tried the Newtons back in early 2007 but found they caused my legs to feel too fatigued after runs. I also encounter this issue with ZOOT's. For me it a question of cushioning and it's location. I am of the opinion that Newton's in and of themselves are not a key to the enigma which is "Fore Foot Striking". You can strike however you like in any shoe and as has been mentioned, it has more to do with your own bio-mechanics than the shoe. If your form is off, it's off and you need to fix it, not change your shoes. |
| 2009-06-10 2:58 PM in reply to: #2208249 |
| New user 163 | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes tri_d00d - 2009-06-10 12:19 PM join the military and you'll get them for $99 or become a pro and you'll get them for mid $80s just sayin' Oh? I didn't know they had a military discount, I bought mine at full price. How do you get the discount? |
| 2009-06-10 3:28 PM in reply to: #2208275 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes bryancd - 2009-06-10 2:26 PM I tried the Newtons back in early 2007 but found they caused my legs to feel too fatigued after runs. I also encounter this issue with ZOOT's. For me it a question of cushioning and it's location. I am of the opinion that Newton's in and of themselves are not a key to the enigma which is "Fore Foot Striking". You can strike however you like in any shoe and as has been mentioned, it has more to do with your own bio-mechanics than the shoe. If your form is off, it's off and you need to fix it, not change your shoes. you are probably correct maybe it is a mental thing with me but when i do wear the newtons i tend to strike more front foot as i explained. this happens without much effort. in order to accomplish the same in my nikes i need to be really focused. also on the longer runs in my nikes my foot seems to go numb this doesn't happend in the newtons. |
| 2009-06-10 5:44 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes I have a nice Bridge in Brooklyn that I'll sell to the highest Newton shoes owner! And some really great land in Florida. There is also this bottle of tonic I have that will cure everything and make you an even faster runner! |
| 2009-06-11 11:19 AM in reply to: #2208692 |
Extreme Veteran 694 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes Daremo - 2009-06-10 4:44 PM I have a nice Bridge in Brooklyn that I'll sell to the highest Newton shoes owner! And some really great land in Florida. There is also this bottle of tonic I have that will cure everything and make you an even faster runner! Oh seriously... |
| 2009-06-11 12:17 PM in reply to: #2206774 |
Extreme Veteran 615 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes x2 on the marketing claims. a reputable source told me that craig alexander doesn't like them (although they pay him well to wear them) and he actually shaves off those thingys (whatever they are) on the sole of the forefoot. |
| 2009-06-11 12:21 PM in reply to: #2210700 |
Champion 8936 | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes bmcgee - 2009-06-11 12:17 PM x2 on the marketing claims. a reputable source told me that craig alexander doesn't like them (although they pay him well to wear them) and he actually shaves off those thingys (whatever they are) on the sole of the forefoot. Except there is a very clear picture of him at the finish line during his Kona win with the lugs clearly shown. People say a lot of things that aren't true to suit their purposes. |
| 2009-06-11 12:48 PM in reply to: #2210713 |
Extreme Veteran 615 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Thoughts on Newton Running Shoes DerekL - 2009-06-11 12:21 PM bmcgee - 2009-06-11 12:17 PM x2 on the marketing claims. a reputable source told me that craig alexander doesn't like them (although they pay him well to wear them) and he actually shaves off those thingys (whatever they are) on the sole of the forefoot. Except there is a very clear picture of him at the finish line during his Kona win with the lugs clearly shown. People say a lot of things that aren't true to suit their purposes. yes they do... |
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