newton running shoes/nike free run shoes

psychozeb

i am toying with the idea of giving these a try after i've completed my autumn marathons.was wondering if there is an evident result for those that run in them.how long does it take to adapt to the new running style and would one suffer less injuries.would like to hear peoples opinions on them especially the newtons and what they're like for marathons.

devotional1993

psychozeb wrote: »

i am toying with the idea of giving these a try after i've completed my autumn marathons.was wondering if there is an evident result for those that run in them.how long does it take to adapt to the new running style and would one suffer less injuries.would like to hear peoples opinions on them especially the newtons and what they're like for marathons.

don't go near them and get good orthotics instead if you feel you need them,also if it aint broke don't fix
rest assured newtons are a gimmick

r0nanf

If you want to try a minimalist shoe get something like the Asics Hyperspeed, or Nike Katana Rac3r, Mizuno Ronin. Nike Free just "simulates barefoot running", and the Newton is no better than a MBT from what I've heard! As for a new running style take a look at POSE method or ChiRunning.

cwgatling

I got the Frees last week and really like them so far. I've also been through 2 pairs of Newtons and liked them too. I run in DS Racers and Mizuno Wave Mushas as well.

To each their own, I say. I had custom-made orthotics and endured blisters, PF and IT band trouble. Since I stopped wearing them, I haven't had to stop training once due to injury (over 1 year now).

If you do get the Free 3.0s, you'll probably need a half size up. I'm a 9 in all the above shoes, but a 9.5 in the Frees.

psychozeb

thanks for the replies.was only looking at getting them after someone i know was praising them,they made out they got less injuries and that they're running better.said it took a while to adjust to them alright though.

tunney

r0nanf wrote: »

If you want to try a minimalist shoe get something like the Asics Hyperspeed, or Nike Katana Rac3r, Mizuno Ronin. Nike Free just "simulates barefoot running", and the Newton is no better than a MBT from what I've heard! As for a new running style take a look at POSE method or ChiRunning.

There is bit to be said for Newtons, depending on your running technique. For some they can change your running style, for others do nothing, for some cause injuries.

POSE method is a technique to teach you a certain running style.
ChiRunning is a technique to teach you the same running style.
Newtons are a tool to teach you the same running style.

Do Newtons work?
Does Chi work?
Does Pose work?
Depends on the individual.

Red Belly

I tried these after suffering some injury issues using nike air spans and reading "chi-running". They were great for a while and after six weeks or so of wearing them I would have wholeheartedly recommended them, but I suspect that was more to do with me very consciously watching my technique. As I increased my distances I reckon I started to lose my form as I tired on longish runs, and when that happens I think the Newtons are bad news because they didn't give the protection my body was used to.

The Newtons (or rather my less than solid form + the Newtons) started to cause me issues with my feet and calves (ie: typical "worn-out" shoes symptoms) after about only 300kms.

Lots of users claim their Newtons are going strong after 1000 miles. I suspect these are people who have excellent form and they'd probably do ok with just about any type of shoe. I've switched back to Nike (Lunarglides) and a lot of the issues I've had are clearing up and I'm still maintaining distance. 40 years of wearing "traditional" footwear can't be wiped out easily.

I would use them again but only if and when I've got a more solid form established.

rb

psychozeb

Red Belly wrote: »

I tried these after suffering some injury issues using nike air spans and reading "chi-running". They were great for a while and after six weeks or so of wearing them I would have wholeheartedly recommended them, but I suspect that was more to do with me very consciously watching my technique. As I increased my distances I reckon I started to lose my form as I tired on longish runs, and when that happens I think the Newtons are bad news because they didn't give the protection my body was used to.

The Newtons (or rather my less than solid form + the Newtons) started to cause me issues with my feet and calves (ie: typical "worn-out" shoes symptoms) after about only 300kms.

Lots of users claim their Newtons are going strong after 1000 miles. I suspect these are people who have excellent form and they'd probably do ok with just about any type of shoe. I've switched back to Nike (Lunarglides) and a lot of the issues I've had are clearing up and I'm still maintaining distance. 40 years of wearing "traditional" footwear can't be wiped out easily.

I would use them again but only if and when I've got a more solid form established.

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would be going from lunarglides to newtons also so good to hear from someone in the same boat.lad i know was mainly doing races up to half marathon so he had no experience of them on longer runs.

cwgatling

Good points there I reckon. Tunney nailed it IMO. The newtons are certainly not for everyone, but no shoe is. I got over 800 miles from my last pair.
I'd say form is fairly important too. The Free has no stability whatsoever and I'd class it as firm cushioning. I'm enjoying running in them anyway.