Newton

Distance S 8

Distance S 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.8 oz
Release
2019 Q1

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Excellent (92/100)

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Overall

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Value

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Cushioning

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.8 oz M
7.8 oz M Lightest
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (77%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (89%) Best value
Very good (85%)
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Newton Distance S 8

Anonymous runner · Jan 7, 2020

5/5

Overall

I have run in Newtons since 2011 but didn't try the Distance model until 2019. This is my favorite road shoe and has performed well on distances from half marathons to 50K.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5