Newton Distance III

Neutral · Road · 7.5 oz · 5mm drop · 26/21mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Newton Distance III rates in the 84th percentile overall among racing shoes. Its strongest dimension is cushioning (92nd percentile); its weakest is value (11th).

Based on 10 runner reviews.

Newton Distance III

/ 3

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

89/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

89
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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95
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 77% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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86
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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86
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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78
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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60

What runners say

“The front of the lugs are starting to wear a bit after a couple weeks.”
5/5 Full review
“Durability and comfort on longer runs leaves something to be desired.”
velojay 4/5 Full review
“The shoe makes me feel fast with a low drop and minimal heel cushioning.”
5/5 Full review
“"Pop" the shoes provides for speedwork and races.”
velojay 4/5 Full review
“Tight on the top over the arch.”
5/5 Full review
“A dream when used with a mid/forefoot running style.”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

25% 1/4

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

Reader Ratings

10 reader ratings
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 19, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 8, 2015

5/5

Overall

The shoe makes me feel fast with a low drop and minimal heel cushioning. It's marketed as more of a tempo shoe, but I use it for long runs just fine and plan on using it for half-marathon and marathons. Overall the shoe feels great and is a dream when used with a mid/forefoot running style. I do have to dock it points for being tight on the top over the arch (I have a prominent arch and have recently switched to the Lydiard lacing system to try and relieve this top-of-arch pressure which is most noticeable during the later stages of a long run when going downhill). Also, the front of the lugs are starting to wear a bit after a couple weeks of using the shoe--I was hoping for more durability given the expense of Newton shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

velojay · Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Overall

Love the fit and "pop" the shoes provides for speedwork and races. However, the durability and comfort on longer runs leaves something to be desired.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

JacksonMiller · Sep 20, 2014

4/5

Overall

Love it. On my 3rd pair.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

1323Ally · Sep 10, 2014

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
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Stack
26/21mm
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Drop
5mm
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7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2024 Q3
2024 Q2
MSRP
$155
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$200
Best price
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$189.99
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (77%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (73%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (11%)
Good (71%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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