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After being repeatedly urged by Admin Chai and Admin Oui, I finally had to get my hands on the Newton Distance8 running shoes. I have to say, I was still a bit intimidated by the name Newton, because when you hear this brand, you know it's for serious runners—not just strong, but "incredibly strong legs."
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After being asked several times, and with the added pressure of needing new shoes for next month's half marathon, I finally decided...
"Well, I won't know unless I try, right?"
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When I opened the box, I was genuinely shocked. There was nothing inside except the shoes—no instructions or anything. They looked incredibly simple. I wondered, is this what they meant by responsive? What technology is in here besides Newton's signature pop pods?
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After feeling them around, these Newton Distance8 shoes definitely have an old-school racing feel, with the pop pods clearly integrated.
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Then came the first run. My initial impression was, "Whoa, they're really bouncy and raw, just like old-school racing shoes. A raw bounce with no unnecessary complexity."
Are they stiff? The Newton Distance8 isn't overly stiff. At first, I had to adjust and find the right foot strike to get the pop pods to perform effectively. Initially, I landed quite far forward, almost on my toes. My feet felt very tired, and it felt unnatural. I didn't feel much forward propulsion at all—it felt more like bounce from the midsole.
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So I tried shifting my foot strike to the forefoot and closer to the midfoot. I started to feel the forward propulsion from the pop pods. But it still wasn't quite there. I tried adjusting my running form, leaning my body slightly forward, and landing closer to the midfoot or even flat-footed. That's when—whoa—I really felt myself propelled forward.
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Get your running form right and find the right foot strike to let the pop pods perform at their best.
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Although the shoes didn't look like much when I first opened the box, they really do have some great features. The upper material is highly breathable, and I wore them without socks from the very first run without any irritation or discomfort. The lacing and fit are excellent—they really stay secure without coming loose.
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I still need to get used to these shoes, but I'm really enjoying them—especially on days when I feel fresh and strong.
Experience written by "Admin Jub"
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Newton Distance 8 review by Admin Jub
The running team at Runnercart
December 5, 2019
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