Newton Distance

Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 3mm drop · 24/21mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Newton Distance 6 replaced it

How it ranks

The Newton Distance rates in the 94th percentile overall among racing shoes. It rates highest on value.

Based on 4 runner reviews.

Newton Distance

/ 3

Exceptional

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

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97/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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97
Value

Value rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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98
Durability

Durability rating

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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96
Comfort

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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94
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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95
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 73% of shoes

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86

What runners say

“Still going strong and pushing 600 miles”
5/5 Full review
“Puts extra pressure on the area beneath the calluses on the balls of my feet”
4/5 Full review
“Forced to change form due to the small drop and the lugs under the forefoot”
5/5 Full review
“Helped me run further with better posture and the lugs provide cushioning where I need it”
5/5 Full review
“My $40 warehouse club Reeboks weren't cutting it and causing terrible shin splints”
5/5 Full review
“Extra traction under the forefoot, right where I need it”
4/5 Full review
“After the initial adjustment period, my time markedly improved”
5/5 Full review
“Wearing them around during the day has strengthened my feet”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

63% 5/8

Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 11, 2015

5/5

Overall

Initial Purchase: I bought the newtons on 6pm.com for ridiculously cheap ($41 shipped) figuring they were just a gimmick but willing to try them after realizing that my $40 warehouse club Reeboks weren't cutting it and causing terrible shin splints. Note that I am a female, but bought the men's model to ensure a wider toebox. Use: Boy was I surprised! After the initial adjustment period, my time markedly improved and I was forced to change my form due to the small drop and the lugs under the forefoot. I now own 3 different pairs and love running in them. They feel perfect. Mileage: I thought the shoes were shot around 500 miles, so I bought a replacement pair, retiring the originals to the treadmill. This original pair is still going strong and pushing 600 miles. Buy Again? I own three pairs with 600 miles, 200 miles and 10 miles
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 12, 2015

4/5

Overall

As a forefoot striker, I was a big fan of the extra traction under the forefoot, right where I need it. There is something about the shoe that seems to put extra pressure on the area beneath the calluses on the balls of my feet and I have to periodically remove a portion of the callus to comfortably run in the shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

DDubs · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

I got it for 30 bucks at runningwarehouse.com and it's one of the best shoes I have ever had. I liked it so much I ordered about 5 or 6 pairs.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014

5/5

Overall

First time in a lower drop/lighter heel running shoe and I love it. Has helped me run further with a better posture and the lugs provide cushioning where I need it. Wearing them around during the day too has strengthened my feet too (in my opinion). Can't wait for the new series to come out in January because of the added durability and comfort by their new flex fabric.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M
7.6 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
24/21mm
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Drop
3mm
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Release
2012
2024 Q1
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MSRP
$89
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (94%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (92%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (73%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (93%) Best durability
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Very good (84%)
Appearance
Excellent (92%) Best appearance
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Very good (81%)
Value
Excellent (97%) Best value
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Good (71%)
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