I couldn’t decide which one should I buy these shoes. I really both of them (Newton and Asics). I’m looking for a shoes that great for training and racing. I’ll doing my first HIM in 6 weeks from now. Your help will be appreciate.
Thanks
What works for me, will not necessarily work for you. Acquire whichever fits the best.
For what is worth, I have newtons and would not change them for the world. Once i put them on, i forget they are there until it’s time to remove them. Can’t beat that.
The two are totally different shoes. Asics have a high heel to toe drop, newtons have a zero drop. If you’re trying to transition to forefoot/midfoot strike, then newtons would be a good option. Get the motion or gravity though, the distances will wear out really quick if you’re not used to newtons. I love my newtons. I used to use asics, back when I didn’t care about where my foot landed…
The two are totally different shoes. Asics have a high heel to toe drop, newtons have a zero drop. If you’re trying to transition to forefoot/midfoot strike, then newtons would be a good option. Get the motion or gravity though, the distances will wear out really quick if you’re not used to newtons. I love my newtons. I used to use asics, back when I didn’t care about where my foot landed…
If you’re a heel striker I would advise against the newton if you’re planning to use them for a HIM in 6 weeks.
There’s an adjustment period required and you’ll want to look at altering your gait - or risk injury - at the very least very stiff calf muscles!
I’ve nothing against newtons - I run in them - but I’d wait til the off season before transitioning.
The two are totally different shoes. Asics have a high heel to toe drop, newtons have a zero drop. If you’re trying to transition to forefoot/midfoot strike, then newtons would be a good option. Get the motion or gravity though, the distances will wear out really quick if you’re not used to newtons. I love my newtons. I used to use asics, back when I didn’t care about where my foot landed…
0 drop? I believe the Distance which he references has a 3mm heel to toe drop.
Im thinking about the mv2, but I don’t think 3mm is any different…
I love my Newtons
the 2 shoes you have mentioned are very different
newton shoes have little to no heel to toe offset
where the asics is around 10-12mm
Newton Sir Iaasc is 4.5mm
gravity 3mm
distance is 2mm
the period of transition will be different for each individual
right now Newton has a deal 60 days of better
I believe that if you buy a Newton shoe in the month of September you have 60 Days to try them out
and at the end of the 60 days if you don’t like them you may return them.
IMO give them a chance more than a couple of runs
Thank you
Darryl
I made a full-time move from Asics Cumulus to Newton Gravity this year. Having run in both a bunch, the only major difference is the heel height as mentioned above. If you don’t drag your heel or heel strike, the switch will be pretty easy. The fronts are fairly similar in terms of padding if you are a mid sole striker. The Newton is a good 1-1.5 oz lighter too. I’ve never been healthier since running in the Gravity’s. I find the wear to be decent. The biggest drawback is the price spread as the Gravity is literally double the cost.
The key consideration would likely be your running biomechanics. Since you are considering Newton I would gather that you are a forefoot/midfoot striker? If this is the case, the action/reaction system feels unique, and in my opinion, outstanding. Because your impact dissipation does not rely on compression of foam or gel, the ride is different. The Newton system is more like a trampoline than a crash pad. With the 60 Days of Better program, there is essentially no risk in trying out the shoes. I have been for a run in the Distance and Distance S and found them both to be very good shoes. As a mid-foot runner, myself, I think that the Newton shoe promotes better comfort and efficiency than the Asics.
The price differential is also a bit misrepresentative: the Newton shoe should last significantly longer than the Cumulus because, again, the impact dissipation is not based on compression of the foam/gel.
If you are not a dedicated mid-foot/fore-foot runner, then certainly avoid the Newton and grab the Asics.
Thank you everyone for your advice. I’m going to try both of them since newton offer a great program for 60 days.
Out of all the shoes in the world, I’m kind of curious how you managed to narrow your shoe choice down to these two in particular.
The Cumulus is pretty much the stereotype benchmark of the high heel heavily built up trainer, beloved the world over by heel strikers. The Newton Distance was one of the original low heel drop shoes based on a “natural” running style with a mid/forefoot landing. If I’m not mistaken Newtons were around before Born to Run even started this whole revolution.
I mean honestly, I don’t think you could have picked two shoes from more different ends of the spectrum. Hell, you even went with the Newton Distance racer rather than the Newton Gravity trainer. I’ve owned both of these shoes, and one set I can’t live without and the other I gave to a co-worker in exchange for a 6-pack (he hasn’t paid up yet, but I still don’t think I got a bad deal). I would almost have to think you’re looking rile up both sides of the fence on this one.
If you really are looking for some decent shoe advice then you’re going to need to provide a little more info such as running background, history, shoe history, current shoe, running style, desired running style.
I’ll doing my first HIM in 6 weeks from now.
Do not get the Newtons (before your race).
After your race go ahead and try them. Great shoes. Way over priced.
Way over priced.
I dunno about that. I have about 540 miles on my Distance and they are still going strong, though i will be replacing them soon. If you don’t heel strike, newtons last significantly longer than most shoes which need replacing every 200-300 miles.
If you heel strike, forget about it. 100 miles of heel striking will seriously damage the very soft heel pad.
I dunno if they do anymore, but runningwarehouse has sales every now and then and lets them go for $89 or so. Not bad at all.
Way over priced.
I dunno about that. I have about 540 miles on my Distance and they are still going strong, though i will be replacing them soon. If you don’t heel strike, newtons last significantly longer than most shoes which need replacing every 200-300 miles.
If you heel strike, forget about it. 100 miles of heel striking will seriously damage the very soft heel pad.
I dunno if they do anymore, but runningwarehouse has sales every now and then and lets them go for $89 or so. Not bad at all.
This wasn’t my experience. I’m not a heel striker. The lugs were gone within 200 miles.
Way over priced.
I dunno about that. I have about 540 miles on my Distance and they are still going strong, though i will be replacing them soon. If you don’t heel strike, newtons last significantly longer than most shoes which need replacing every 200-300 miles.
If you heel strike, forget about it. 100 miles of heel striking will seriously damage the very soft heel pad.
I dunno if they do anymore, but runningwarehouse has sales every now and then and lets them go for $89 or so. Not bad at all.
Agree. I have a pair with 500 miles and still look new. My Kinvaras lasted 250 miles.
Have a pair of distance S and the lugs look like they are brand new (i have approx 400 km on them)
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