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be moore rated this product
2 stars
Sun, November 15,2009:
I love the ide of these shoes because i am a midfoot/forefoot runner. But for the last few weeks ive been suffering some lower leg pains (shin splints) I bought the newton motions hoping they would offer sme relief only to find the pain has gotten significantly worse. I do not downgrade this shoe it is innovative and smart , but its just not for me
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Douglas L rated this product
5 stars
Thu, November 12,2009:
So I've been a Asics Kayano loyalist for the better part of 10 years. Every shoe I've switched to has caused me more harm than good, except these. I was at an Ironman Expo and tried these on. I was skeptical, but I was definitely interested, so this off season, I purchased a pair. A major thing about the Newtons is that you notice your quads don't work as hard . And that's a plus considering I've had Ironman seasons derailed because of IT issues
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J. Ainsworth rated this product
4 stars
Fri, September 25,2009:
I've been a runner for over 40 years and have alsway had to purchase stability plus shoes b/c I basically have no arch. Even in my stability shoes I use a heat moldable orthotic. I never thought that a lightweight shoe would work for me. I purchased a pair of Newton Motions and inserted my orthotics. I'm a mid to fore foot striker so adjusting to the shoe took little time. Overall my work out pace has decreased 20 to 40 seconds per mile. These shoes are not support shoes, you must think about your running. So for no plantar pain or issues. I would have given the shoe 5 stars but I'm still skeptical. I will race in the shoes in a couple of weeks and that will be the real test. One down side the shoes are expensive. I can't afford to purchase multiple pairs.
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Joe rated this product
3 stars
Thu, September 03,2009:
These are fine shoes - but they're way overpriced. I'm not sure if they actually promote a forefoot stride, perhaps more of a midfoot ladning. They do make my gait more efficient; that is, my footstrike seems to fall consistently under my center of gravity. This is partly because the Newtons encourage a shorter turn-over. I've heard of folks who notice a faster pace in the Newtons...but if anything, I'm a little slower in the Newtons. This is a good shoe overall. Just doesn't deliver at the current price.
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G. Harris rated this product
5 stars
Wed, September 02,2009:
Been running for 32 years and thought my days of running were over because of my knee pain. By the 4th run in these shoes no knee pain and have not had any since. Yes there is a break in period so follow the guidelines. Yes they are expensive but they do offer a military discount. I have two pairs and will not run in any other shoe.
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Kenneth rated this product
5 stars
Sat, August 29,2009:
These shoes are great. I have put about 150 miles on the shoes and I have never had a pair feel better. I have always been a forefoot striker, so I had little adjustment to make with these shoes. My training times went down from the first workout and continue to improve. These shoes are well worth the additional cost.
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Rico Bolivar Portland,OR rated this product
5 stars
Thu, August 13,2009:
Ive followed Newton for 2 yrs. online and on the triathlon circuit. Understand the forefoot concept and the actuator lugs technology. Have always ran in the Asics Kayano's even though I changed my gait to forefoot 1 year ago after much research on proper running form. Once RRS picked them up I ordered. Im 6'6 215lbs. do plenty of road miles running and cycling. Hesitant of the weight of shoe but still very anxious to try out. Did 7 miles my first run regardless of the 1mile maximum slow break-in recommendation. Can honestly say,"Wow" Believe the hype, its all true!
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spchung rated this product
5 stars
Wed, August 05,2009:
I love these shoes ran 3 miles the first day. Second day ran 7 miles, put on my new balance to finish my run and my shoes felted like lead boots. I'm planning to buy another pair in a few months. I have to save up.
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z-man rated this product
5 stars
Fri, July 31,2009:
This is my second pair of Newtons. I too also believe in the company's philosophy with the shoes. There is a definite break in period with these shoes. Don't do what I did and run 20 miles the first week. Around week 3 I ended up tearing my soleus muscle. Doctor said I was trying to adapt too fast to new shoes and going over the 10% rule. I'm going to buy my third pair soon so I can run in a different pair for each day I run. Just wish that the shoes were a little cheaper.
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psw rated this product
5 stars
Fri, July 31,2009:
I am on my second pair and am an enthusiastic supporter of this shoe and the philosophy behind it. There is for sure a slow break in period--no 10 mile runs right out of the box. The payoff is less muscle soreness and a definite feeling of speed not seen with what I call "conventional" running shoes. The caveat is a potential strain to the legs in adopting a forefoot running style that demands more out of your calf muscles and achilles (I had a bout of tendinitis) but is kinder to your knees. This shoe is meant for smooth surfaces because of the 4 forefoot "bars" that stick out and is not suitable for trails/real uneven surfaces because you can trip catching the "bars." I wear orthotics and am a moderate overpronator. To me the biggest flaw is the price.
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