Newton Distance
Every version of the Distance we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Distance rates above 85% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Distance, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Newton Distance 13 | 2024 | 6.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Distance 12 | 2023 | 7.1 oz | — | 88 | +4 | — | — |
| Newton Distance 11 | 2022 | — | — | 84 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Newton Distance 10 | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Distance 9 | 2020 | 7.4 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Distance 8 | 2019 | 7.6 oz | 2mm drop | 84 | +8 | 4 | — |
| Newton Distance 7 | 2018 | 7.1 oz | 5mm drop | 75 | — | 1 | — |
| Newton Distance 6 | 2017 | 7.8 oz | 25/23mm stack · 2mm drop | — | — | — | $155 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Newton
Distance 1288 88 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 42
v12 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz
Light for a trainer at 7.6 oz men's, 6.6 women's.
Durability 88Overall88Durability88Appearance87Comfort84Value80Cushioning78Confidence42Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a trainer at 7.6 oz men's, 6.6 women's.
The three earlier Distance versions we rate all score in the high 80s or better.
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Newton
Distance 1184 84 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 42
v11 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it lively and aggressive, with a fast light feeling on asphalt.
Durability 89Overall84Durability89Appearance87Comfort83Value82Cushioning73Confidence42Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it lively and aggressive, with a fast light feeling on asphalt.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
The three other rated Distance versions score 87, 92 and 94.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates cushioning 1 out of 5, treating the minimal build as the point of the shoe.
That reviewer says it is not for everyone every day.
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Newton
Distance 884 84 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 49
v8 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz · 2mm drop
Two reviewers rate it responsive and quick for intervals and tempo work.
Durability 90Overall84Durability90Appearance85Comfort81Value79Cushioning78Confidence49Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers rate it responsive and quick for intervals and tempo work.
One reviewer reports a wide toe box and a comfortable upper.
One reviewer sees little outsole rubber lost, and durability averages 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value both average 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to occasional workouts rather than daily training.
One reviewer finds it runs half a size large and sized down to place the forefoot lugs correctly.
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Newton
Distance 775 75 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 42
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 5mm drop
It weighs 7.9 oz in the men's version and 6.2 oz in the women's.
Durability 89Overall75Durability89Appearance87Comfort83Value82Cushioning78Confidence42Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 7.9 oz in the men's version and 6.2 oz in the women's.
Its one reviewer so far, running 65 miles a week, calls it light with enough support to stay comfortable.
The four rated Distance versions score between 87 and 94.
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MSRP $155
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