Newton Gravity III
5/5
Overall
nfaulkenberry · Jul 13, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Newton Gravity IV
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Newton Gravity III
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz (men's) · 25/21mm stack · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Newton Gravity III sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 11 runner reviews.
Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
79 Moderate
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What runners say
“Light and fast, but with enough forefoot cushion to keep your legs from hitting the pavement too hard.”
“The flatter heel-to-toe drop combined with the wide toe-box and comfortable upper creates a superb ride.”
“Loose ankle/heel area—feels like it slides around on your ankle/heel when taking hard turns or running uneven ground.”
“Very high quality, durable—500 miles and counting with very little sign of wear.”
“The lugs under the ball of the foot take some getting used to and cause the shoe to feel a bit unstable when taking tight corners quickly.”
“The uppers are well fitted and do not have a lot of cushioning, which I like.”
“This shoe lasts for upwards of 800 miles (considering form).”
“The Gravity III are not as durable as the Gravity in terms of the outsole.”
“I put 480 miles on them before retiring them.”
“The Gravity III are lighter and somewhat more comfortable than the Gravity.”
“The tongue is way too padded and big.”
“Great bounce-back feel. Very light feeling.”
“It seems to fit my foot really well.”
“The laces hold a knot well and do not come untied.”
Prefer this shoe over another
57% 4/7
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers praise the comfort, one naming the wide toe box and the upper.
- At 8.2 oz, runners describe it as light with bouncy response.
- Several reviewers get 480 to 800 miles before retiring a pair.
Cons
- Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer says the outsole wears faster than the earlier Gravity.
- One reviewer says the forefoot lugs take getting used to and feel unstable through tight corners.
- One reviewer finds the heel loose enough to slide on hard turns, and the tongue overpadded.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.2 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $175
- Stack
- 25/21mm
- Drop
- 4mm
Runner reviews
Favorite Newton
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018
35 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 13, 2015
30 mpw
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 14, 2015
35 mpw came from the adidas adizero Tempo 6
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
5space · Feb 27, 2015
50 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
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Newton Gravity III In Context
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- adidas adizero Tempo 6 1 runner
- Newton Gravity IV 1 runner