5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 31, 2014
100 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Newton Distance III
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.5 oz (men's) · 26/21mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Newton Distance III ranks above most racing shoes in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 10 runner reviews.
Decent
78
Overall
78
Durability
88
Appearance
82
Cushioning
82
Comfort
76
Value
70
Confidence
67
Confidence
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Confidence
67 Moderate
Based on
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What runners say
“The front of the lugs are starting to wear a bit after a couple weeks.”
“Durability and comfort on longer runs leaves something to be desired.”
“The shoe makes me feel fast with a low drop and minimal heel cushioning.”
“"Pop" the shoes provides for speedwork and races.”
“Tight on the top over the arch.”
“A dream when used with a mid/forefoot running style.”
Prefer this shoe over another
75% 3/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
Pros
- Two reviewers praise the fast, poppy feel for speedwork and races.
- At 7.5 oz with a 5mm drop.
- Two reviewers are on their second or third pair, one after over 500 miles on the first.
Cons
- Four of ten reviewers report an injury while running in it.
- Two reviewers see the outsole lugs wearing early.
- Two reviewers find comfort on longer runs disappointing, one with pressure over the arch.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.5 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $155
- Stack
- 26/21mm
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014
25 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
I am currently in my second pair of Distance III. I put over 500 miles on the first pair.
JacksonMiller · Aug 28, 2014
65 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014
20 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
5/5
Overall
bwanamaker · Aug 27, 2014
50 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz (men's)
6.1 oz
Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
26/21mm
35/29mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
6mm
4mm
Release
2014
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MSRP
$155
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Best price
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$111
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Ratings
Overall
78 Decent
98 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
76 Decent
86 Good
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
82 Good
97 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
88 Good
53 Bottom-tier
97 Exceptional
Best durability
Appearance
82 Good
98 Exceptional
Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
70 Decent
69 Below average
77 Decent
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Newton Distance III In Context
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