The Newton Running Shoe

I have been running, to some degree, for about 24 years. Over that time, I have seen many new innovative shoe designs. Often, you read about the new design or concept in one of the sport specific magazines. Then the Internet came along and changed the way information was processed.
     Newton Running, a new running shoe company located in Boulder Colorado, recently released their new shoes. Their website, NewtonRunning.com, offers four shoes for men and four more for women. Two in each of two categories: cushioned and stability categories.
     Newton shoes are based on an innovative concept. They say, “To discover your best running form all you need to do is run barefoot. You’ll immediately discover that when barefoot you’re not landing on your heels, you’re striking on your forefoot. Striking on your forefoot is the most natural way to run, it is also the fastest and most efficient way to run. Newton Running shoes were developed to make your feet think they’re barefoot and increase your performance.”
     The Newton website has great video and graphics, and a very complete explanation of the technology and science behind their shoes. I encourage you to visit their website and click on Run Better and then How They Work. If you like seeing new designs in footwear, this is a shoe to check out. They are not cheap, but if they work for you, they could be worth it.
     Stephen Regenold, the editor of TheGearJunkie.com, recently reported on the Newton and his initial trials of the shoe are positive.
     I like one of the lines at the Newton website, “With normal running shoes you typically have to break the shoe in. With Newtons, you have to break into the shoes.” Sounds like these are shoes to keep your feet happy – I like that.