Newton

Gravity 8

Gravity 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.8 oz
Release
2019 Q1

Ratings & Reviews

Good (67/100)

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Overall

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Appearance

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Durability

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Comfort

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Value

Below average (52/100)

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Below average (52/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.8 oz M
8.2 oz M Lightest
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (53%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (49%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (74%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Still a great every day trainer!

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

4/5

Overall

Newton Gravity continues to be a reliable and predictable shoe. I find the shoe to be lightweight and upper to be very breatheable and cool. The lug system is pretty well-known by now, and I don’t notice much difference since I started running in Gravity III. Of course the 5th lug is new since then, but I didn’t even notice that changing the ride very much. I get a ton of miles out of these 500-700 miles from each pair compared to 300 miles out of shoes like Ghost and Pegasus. Every time I buy a paid of Gravity shoes, I think I’ll rotate them with my usual shoes. But before long, I’m running in Gravity every day. — they’re good for long runs, speed runs, garbage runs, any runs. The only disadvantage I can think of is that once they’re done as runners, they don’t work as walkers/lawn shoes. I run with some overpronation and often run in shoes with a bit of stability. Newton’s don’t offer the traditional stability, but I have no issues with overpronation over 20 miles in these. I don’t notice a difference between Gravity and Motion (the Newton stability model). The shoes do keep me on the forefoot.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Stable and responsive

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

5/5

Overall

I love how responsive and snappy the gravity feels underfoot. The toe box is super roomy and the mesh is really breathable. My favorite show for training, 5k to marathon.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5