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Newton Kismet II

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.7 oz · 5mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Newton Kismet II ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Newton Kismet II

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Current estimate: Good

88/100
Overall
88
Durability
93
Cushioning
90
Comfort
84
Appearance
78
Value
76
Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

38/100

38

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

  • One reviewer says it made midfoot landing easier and made them a more efficient runner.
  • A low 5mm drop at 9.7 oz men's, for a stability trainer.

Cons

  • One reviewer says Newtons require adjustment and a break-in period.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

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Reader Ratings

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$135
Drop Height
5mm

Runner reviews

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Newton Kismet

5/5

Overall

I have been running in a version of the this shoe for the past three years. Newton's require some adjustment and break in. Once I became accustomed to the shoe I realized a couple of things. It made it much easier to run up on my mid foot and it made me a more efficient runner. I ran faster with less effort.

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2017

30 mpw came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

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Compared to other shoes

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Newton Kismet II
HOKA Clifton 9
HOKA Mach X 2
Kismet II
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Mach X 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Speed / workouts
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
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Drop
5mm
5mm
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Release
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$135
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$149.99 Lowest price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (88)
Exceptional (99)
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Comfort
Good (84)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99)
Cushioning
Good (90)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99)
Durability
Very good (93) Best durability
Very good (92)
Good (87)
Appearance
Decent (78)
Very good (91) Best appearance
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Value
Decent (76)
Good (88) Best value
Good (86)
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