Newton

Fate 2

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.5 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$135
Stack Height
27mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

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Above average (88/100)

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Overall

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Comfort

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Value

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 53% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz W Lightest
8.9 oz M
Stack
27/22mm
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$135 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (53%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Average (54%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Newton Fate 2

Anonymous runner · Feb 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I'm a triathlete and wanted a flexible, neutral shoe that I could use for training and racing (70.3 and 140.6 distances). Have been a big fan of this shoe - flexible, light, feels speedy.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

TRI ME

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

Best brick running shoe I've used. Prefer Newtons here and this one was nice - I wear the womens models cause they fit better
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5