Newton Fate
Every version of the Fate 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 Fate rates above 80% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Fate, 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 Fate 10 | 2024 | 8.9 oz (men's) | — | 82 | 0 | — | — |
| Newton Fate 9 | 2023 | 8.1 oz | 4mm drop | 82 | -1 | — | — |
| Newton Fate 8 | 2023 | 8.1 oz | 4mm drop | 83 | +10 | — | — |
| Newton Fate 5 | 2019 | 7.7 oz (women's) | 5mm drop | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Fate 4 | 2018 | 8.1 oz | 5mm drop | 73 | -3 | 2 | — |
| Newton Fate 2 | 2017 | 7.5 oz (women's) | 27/22mm stack · 5mm drop | 76 | +5 | 2 | $135 MSRP |
| Newton Fate 3 | 2017 | 8.5 oz | 5mm drop | 71 | -3 | 1 | $135 MSRP |
| Newton Fate | 2016 | 8.4 oz (men's) | 27/22mm stack · 5mm drop | 74 | — | 1 | $129 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Newton
Fate 1082 82 Good Good Good Confidence 5
v10 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's)
Overall82Confidence5Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Newton
Fate 982 82 Good Good Good Confidence 10
v9 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 4mm drop
Overall82Confidence10Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Newton
Fate 883 83 Good Good Good Confidence 14
v8 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 4mm drop
Overall83Confidence14Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Newton
Fate 473 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 34
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers say it is light enough for track workouts, at 8.8 oz on a 5mm drop.
Durability 84Overall73Durability84Appearance84Comfort83Value73Cushioning68Confidence34Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers say it is light enough for track workouts, at 8.8 oz on a 5mm drop.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Fate and Fate 2 before it score 84 and 86 against its 77.
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Newton
Fate 371 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 11
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 85MSRP $135
Overall71Durability85Appearance81Comfort79Value73Cushioning68Confidence11Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Fate and Fate 2 before it score 84 and 86 against its 77.
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Newton
Fate 276 76 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 57
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz (women's) · 27mm stack · 5mm drop
Both reviewers so far describe it as flexible, light and fast-feeling.
Durability 83MSRP $135
Overall76Appearance84Durability83Comfort79Value75Cushioning65Confidence57Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers so far describe it as flexible, light and fast-feeling.
Both reviewers so far are triathletes who use it for brick runs and long-course racing.
It weighs 7.5 oz in the women's version.
Cons
Reviewers rate cushioning and durability 4.0 out of 5, its lowest dimensions.
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Newton
Fate74 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 36
v1 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
Light at 8.4 oz on a 27mm heel stack and a 5mm drop.
Durability 86MSRP $129
Overall74Durability86Appearance83Comfort82Value72Cushioning68Confidence36Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 8.4 oz on a 27mm heel stack and a 5mm drop.
The Fate 2 after it scores 86 on two reviews.
Cons
Value draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, its only mark below 5.