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Category Archives: Shoe Design
Gaining Momentum: The Terra Momentus Off-Road Trainer Arrives Soon
They’re coming, and we’re getting excited! TERRA MOMENTUS=MOMENTUM MEN’S off-road TRAINER WEIGHT: 11.2 oz SIZE: 6-13,14,15 TERRA MOMENTUS=MOMENTUM WOMEN’S off-road TRAINER WEIGHT: 9.2 oz SIZE: 5-11 UPPER • Highly breathable, fast-drying, debris-proof closed mesh • Abrasion resistant collar lining • … Continue reading
Do Running Shoes Cause Injury? Our Response
There’s a great discussion going on over at RunnersWorld.com about a new study that links running shoes to injuries here. Here are a few thoughts that our Director of Education, Ian Adamson, would like to add to the dialogue: There … Continue reading
Height of Heel Matters in Foot Pain Prevention
This interesting study published in the November issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), the official scientific journal of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), details the biomechanical changes that occur in feet during high heel wear and … Continue reading
Posted in Overcoming Injury, Running Science, Shoe Design
Tagged minimalist shoes, our shoes
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Shoe Geometry 101 – Running Shoe Re-Evolution
By Danny Abshire, co-founder, Newton Running At the start of the first American running boom in the 1970s, most people were running in fairly lightweight shoes that consisted of a rubber outsole a thin foam midsole and a lightweight nylon … Continue reading
Newtons Are Just What the Doctor Ordered
This morning we received a very in-depth Newton shoe review from Dr. Christopher Segler, a renowned podiatrist, foot surgeon and Iromnan finisher based in Chattanooga. The full review is posted below, but for the time-challenged, here’s his overall impression: “I … Continue reading
Posted in Overcoming Injury, Running Science, Shoe Design, Testimonials
Tagged midfoot running, Newton Running, our shoes, sponsored athletes
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Sir and Lady Isaac Product Details
We’ve had some recent requests to post more information on the new Sir and Lady Isaac shoes that are now available on our website or from a specialty retailer near you. We’ll also be at the Virginia Beach Rock ‘n … Continue reading
How to Reduce and Avoid Common Running Injuries
Efficient form and lightweight shoes are the keys to staying healthy By Danny Abshire, co-founder, Newton Running Do you think a running shoe with a thickly cushioned heel pad and rigid medial post can keep you from suffering common running … Continue reading
M.I.T. Students Reinvent Running Shoe Lab Testing
Science and innovation are cornerstones of our business at Newton Running. Over ten years ago, when Newton Running co-founder Danny Abshire first started testing radically different running shoe prototypes, he recognized the importance of a quantitative, scientific results to prove … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Retail News, Shoe Design, What Is Natural Running?
Tagged Danny Abshire, minimalist shoes, our shoes
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Craig Alexander Testifies: I Don’t Modify my Newtons!
There’s been a rumor floating around that Craig Alexander, aka Crowie, shaves the lugs off his Newton shoes. Now, we do know that Crowie did shave his head, his face, his legs, and most importantly, a bunch of time off … Continue reading
Posted in Athletes, Product News, Shoe Design, Testimonials
Tagged Craig Alexander, Ironman World Championships, our shoes, sponsored athletes, triathlon
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“Newton-esque” a Fashion Buzzword?
From a journalist who was recently in Beaverton to preview the new Spring ’09 Nike running shoes: “And the neon colors in this line are very Newton-esque.” Is that a new word? Regardless, I guess imitation is the ultimate form … Continue reading
