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Newton

Distance

Distance
Neutral · Road
Exceptional (96/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.9 oz
Release
2012
MSRP
$89
Stack Height
24mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
3mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (96/100)

Better than about 94% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 94% of shoes.

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Overall

Exceptional (96/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (98/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Ranks above 93% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

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Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (94/100)

Appearance ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (85/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (85/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

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63%

5/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 94% of 2,538 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (96/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 85% of 253 racing shoes ranked.

85%

Newton

Better than 97% of 36 Newton shoes ranked.

97%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Newton Distance
Newton Distance 13
HOKA Mach X 2
Distance
Distance 13
Mach X 2
Current shoe
Best durability / Best appearance / Best value
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
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
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$89
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Best price
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$151.97
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 (70%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (93%) Best durability
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Very good (85%)
Appearance
Excellent (92%) Best appearance
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Very good (81%)
Value
Excellent (97%) Best value
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Good (73%)
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Reader Ratings

4 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