RedM Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 http://www.newtonrunning.co.uk/newton-products/the-shoes.html I'm looking at these in order to (try to) improve my running gait and efficiency and also to cut down on heel-strike based injury. Has anyone on here tried them? They seem to be popular among Tri-athletes. Any thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have not tried those Newton running shoes, I'm not keen on the colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yep, they're gey coloured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 just watched the vid , paula radcliffes(sp) fxxxxx then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 There has been a couple of posts that have mentioned shops that tailor your running shoes to your personal needs. The staff assess you and put together the package for your needs. I also remember that these specialized shops were commonplace too. It would pay to have a look around your area and find one. I know they were cheaper than the Newtons. Hope that's been useful. Edit: Actually that info was in one of your threads http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=2045829&highlight=running+shoes#post2045829 So best ignore my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 There has been a couple of posts that have mentioned shops that tailor your running shoes to your personal needs. The staff assess you and put together the package for your needs. I also remember that these specialized shops were commonplace too. It would pay to have a look around your area and find one. I know they were cheaper than the Newtons. Hope that's been useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 There has been a couple of posts that have mentioned shops that tailor your running shoes to your personal needs. The staff assess you and put together the package for your needs. I also remember that these specialized shops were commonplace too. It would pay to have a look around your area and find one. I know they were cheaper than the Newtons. Hope that's been useful. Edit: Actually that info was in one of your threads http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=2045829&highlight=running+shoes#post2045829 So best ignore my advice. Aye, that was me. I've been reading up on biomechanics and I can't see that supportive shoes that prevent over-pronation are not really doing much more than papering over existing cracks. Forefoot or midsole striking seems to be the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 They look pretty good shoes. I am a long distance runner and have suffered recently with achilles tendonitis. After many consultations with te physio it has come to light that it was probably my trainers that were the initial cause of the injury. They were 'over-supportive' in the heel and this led to the achilles becoming weaker over time. By the time the shoes had lost their support, the achilles was too weak to compensate resulting in injury. I might look a little further int those shoes. Look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 They look pretty good shoes. I am a long distance runner and have suffered recently with achilles tendonitis. After many consultations with te physio it has come to light that it was probably my trainers that were the initial cause of the injury. They were 'over-supportive' in the heel and this led to the achilles becoming weaker over time. By the time the shoes had lost their support, the achilles was too weak to compensate resulting in injury. I might look a little further int those shoes. Look pretty good. I may have the same thing. It's not been officially diagnosed but it's likely. I'm off to see a specialist next week for the verdict. What really annoys me is that I just kept on even when I knew I needed new shoes. I didn't follow my own advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yeah, that was my problem. You tend to know when the shoes are passed their best but I continued with them anyway. 4 months later, I am just getting back up to speed again. A very sore lesson learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Four months! How long did you carry on wearing them for once they were passed their best? For me it was three weeks approx. and I'm hoping it's just a niggling injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have not tried those Newton running shoes, I'm not keen on the colours. It wouldn't bother me as I would only dare to go out in the dark for other reasons besides the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 can't you switch to cycling/swimming ie something low impact, for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 can't you switch to cycling/swimming ie something low impact, for a while? Personally, I don't have a bike these days and I suffered a bike related injury that makes me not enjoy cycling. When I go swimming I go nearly blind for about 12 hours! Even with goggles before you ask. Good suggestions though for other people though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Four months! How long did you carry on wearing them for once they were passed their best? For me it was three weeks approx. and I'm hoping it's just a niggling injury. I only wore them about a month longer than I should have but the thing that made it worse was not stopping running when I felt the niggle. In the end, the achilles was damaged and due to the fact that I continued running, the achilles just stopped repairing itself. It needed a helping hand to get the healing process working again and this included friction on the achilles to break down the tissue. OMFG, this was without doubt the most painful thing I have ever had done. I have broken bones before but this was the most painful thing I have been through. It serves me as a good reminder to stop running as soon I feel a niggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Mine is only at the niggle stage and I'm avoiding exercise as much as possible. I'll try a short run at the weekend but I'm stopping as soon as I get a twinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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