Newton Shoes

[OakLeaf]

I with the shoe manufacturers... other than Newton... would get with the game.

Chi Running is sponsored by New Balance, so all their shoe recommendations are for NB models, but they have a nice chart of recommended models for midfoot strikers.

I see on the Newton website that they do have models designed for pronators. But as hard as my feet are to fit, I wouldn't order anything I hadn't tried on, either.

ETA: I'm actually trying to move my strike back, as I was very much a forefoot striker. Between this and other Chi Running form corrections - reducing my step height in aerobics - never going barefoot in the house - self massage of trigger points in the posterior tibialis - and night splinting, my Achilles tendons are becoming happier, slowly, slowly.

[KnottedYet]

I'm a mid-foot striker and a hugely sloppy pronator. Brooks Ariels/Beasts and Addictions work so well with my feet they are the only running shoe I buy anymore. Once you find a shoe that works for you, don't lose it!

I was worried when Adidas's holding company bought Brooks, I thought they might change the shoes. Luckily they've stayed the same. I'd hate to have to go searching for a new running shoe!

[KSH]

I was worried when Adidas's holding company bought Brooks, I thought they might change the shoes. Luckily they've stayed the same. I'd hate to have to go searching for a new running shoe!

AH! No wonder my Brooks Adrenaline were redesigned and the new model didn't fit me the same. I bought the narrow and they still slip off my feet some. Whereas with the older model, I didn't buy narrow and they fit my feet just fine.

[Wahine]

So I used the Newtons for a 3.25 mi treadmill run. I didn't have any issues but I wouldn't want to use them for a longer distance until I had a chance to build things up a up.

They felt really good in terms of foot strike on my left but they emphasized the fact that I don't land properly on my forefoot on the right. That's kinda cool because it helped me think about it and adjust a bit, but it was tiring, hence why I wouldn't use them for a longer run. Looking at the soles after the run, I could see where I'm still striking too much towards my heel on the right and how that causes me to put on the brakes a bit.

They are super light and feel like nothing on your feet. I tend to get sore at the ball of my foot at times and you would think that they would make that worse but it actually felt like I had more cushioning there and it was comfortable. My fore foot splays alot in weight bearing but the toe box is quite spacious and I had no problems with that.

As for effort, my heart rate was a little lower than expected given my pace but it's hard to compare because it was a treadmill run after all.

I can't wait to try them out at the track.

[knapplaura]

Wahine,
Curious how the Newtons are doing for you.

I just came down with another injury (groan)....inflammed 3rd metatarsal head. No running for 2 weeks, I got orthotics to try, and I showed my podiatrist the Newtons on the internet. He said, hey, they may help, since that is where I put most of my 'force' on impact.

I am very interested in your thoughts on running longer with them. I just can't get over in my head that they feel like racing flats or my Nike Frees (that I don't run in).

Thanks,
Laura

[Wahine]

My second and third MT heads get inflammed sometimes too so I should be able to give you some good feed back on that. I've only wore them the once so far on the tread mill. Weather's been bad here and when I'm outside right now I'm in trailshoes. I'll hopefully get a chance soon to try them on the track. It's not looking promising this week though.

The one time I did wear them they felt pretty good in the MT head area so I'm enthusiastic. Of course running on a treadmill is very different from running outside on the road.

I'll let you know.

[spindizzy]

Those shoes are about as pretty as the ones I've started running in! Used to run in Brooks Glycerin, but Physio hubby wanted to see me in more of a motion control shoe. I have changed my running style to forefoot strike as well.

Anyway, off to local running shop and came home with Karhus (yes the cross country ski people in Finland!) I was skeptical. Asked how long they had been making shoes. It turns out a very long time. Seems some big North American running shoe maker has previously taken their engineering and applied it to their running shoes. Anyway, it was a very expensive purchase for the most hideous colour of green I have ever worn. I joked to my coach that they would make me run faster so that no one could see the colour.

Anyway, they have been perfect for me. I was concerned that there was no forefoot cushioning, but have had no problems and have done about 600k on them. The only thing that I don't like about them is that the heel seems to roll over a bit when you put your foot in the shoe which I could see adding irritating seconds to my transition times.

http://www.karhurunning.com/?page=Pr...Cat=27&shp=105