Newton Running Gravity III

These are a tad small... not so small I didn't keep them, but I'm not running in them. The extra room one needs to run just isn't there at one size up from my regular. As others reviewed, they do take a little getting used to, even if you're just standing around or walking, but after that, they're pretty comfortable, and as light a shoe as I've ever owned.

I started looking at Newton Running shoes a few months back while researching vegan running shoes. Newton does not use any animal skins or byproducts in their shoes, making them a great option for vegans like me. After getting to demo several pairs of shoes, I purchased a pair of the Newton Aha 2 women's running shoes in January for transitioning into the Newton Line (and a lower drop shoe) and I quickly fell in love with them. I really like the five lug system and the lower drop of the Newton running shoes, which puts your body into a more natural running position. Since I already have a natural mid-foot strike, transitioning has been going pretty smoothly. I realized, of course, I was going to want a lower drop pair with more responsive lugs in the POP 1 platform for after I am completely transitioned into the Aha 2, so I started looking at Newton's other offerings.I had an opportunity to run in the Newton Fate in January and then I got to test the Newton Gravity IV (the pair that came out after this one) at a Newton Running Clinic just last month. I was looking at buying a pair of Gravity IV, when I noticed these Gravity III's on sale for such a great price here on Amazon. I decided to pick up a pair late last week, making these my second pair of shoes in the Newton Running line. They arrived yesterday, along with a pair of Newton Distance III's that I bought for my husband from the same seller. The shipping was quick, which I appreciate.The Gravity III were the first shoes in the Gravity lineup to offer the five lug system. I have never run in the shoes with four lugs, but I can see a very noticeable difference between the two designs. The five lug system gives you a wider and more supportive base under the midfoot to forefoot area and the lugs align with each of the five metatarsals of the foot, which makes a ton of sense to me. Their purpose of the lugs in both cases is to encourage a mid to forefoot strike for greater running efficiency. I love how the lug rolls under the foot in my Newton Aha 2's. The mid to forefoot transition and responsiveness in these shoes is a bit different (the POP 1 vs POP 3 platforms account for this), but equally enjoyable. While I already have a natural midfoot strike, I find that the lugs and lower drop of the Newton running shoes create a more natural feeling as I run. It's what made me decide to invest more into the Newtons than other vegan running shoe lines, such as Brooks, Pear Izumi or Mizuno.As for these shoes, specifically, let me just say that I already LOVE them. I noticed some subtle, but yet distinct differences between them and the Gravity IV that I had tested last month at the running clinic. The differences, while not extreme, actually make me prefer these shoes over the later model for more than just aesthetics.The first thing I noticed is that the Gravity III has a bit more support in the upper. I believe this is due to the tighter mesh fabric, as well as the overprint design that is absent in the Gravity IV. As a result, the toe box feels a wee bit smaller, making it a better fit for my A/B width feet. In comparison, my Aha 2s are a bit baggy above my toes. I experienced something similar with both the Fate and the Gravity IV when I tested them, as well. The fabric and structure in the upper of these later models is a bit looser - a bit too much for my feet. That is not the case with these Gravity III's. The fit in the upper feels almost ideal. There is still plenty of room in the toe box for my toes to splay, and the fabric stretches well with my foot, but it doesn't feel excessive.The midfoot and heal of these shoes also fit me very well. The most noticeable structural difference to me between them and the later Gravity IV is the more fitted heel shape in the Gravity III. I find the heal in some of the newer Newtons to be rounder and less shaped, which leads to more sloppiness in the heal area for me. In contrast, this pair hugs my ankles very well (as does the midfoot area of the upper). Having heard there were some heal changes to the new Gravity V and Distance V that have just been announced, I am really hoping Newton has gone back to the heal design of these shoes! It just feels so much more secure.Overall, I feel like I have better support in the Gravity III than the Gravity IV. It really fits my foot like a glove, but without being restrictive. The shoes feel very springy and responsive, with the lugs providing a nice bounce-back effect, when pushing off from mid to forefoot. I did some footwork drills after putting them on yesterday and noticed this responsiveness almost immediately. It felt great! And, the strikingly bold pink and yellow color combination is wonderful. Given that I normally shy away from such bright colors, that is saying a lot. These shoes look just as good as they feel and perform.I would most certainly but these shoes again. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

This is one of my favourite and most versatile neutral Newton Running shoes. This is my third generation of the "Gravity" and I am glad to find it at Amazon for a good prize, great training shoe. I switched from Asics to Newtons about 5 years ago after participating in a Newton clinic at my local running store. I love the bounciness of the shoe. When I go back to my Asics Kinsei it feels like running in deep sand. I have used the Newton "distance" for 1/2 marathons, the Newton Bocco in dirt trails and snow,My Chiropractor is amazed - he now no longer needs to adjust my lower as often as he used to.I have a narrow foot my dress shoe size is 8 1/2. I take a 10 in Newtons for plenty toe space as recommended by the specialist in the .store."The shoe fits"

Loved this shoe! Great cushion and responsiveness. I trained and ran a half marathon and marathon in them and held up. The lugs on the bottom are now falling off but definitely pushed the mileage in them. I was not used to the forced mid foot strike so I felt some soreness especially after my marathon but I would get newtons again now that I'm used to them. It's a great long distance lightweight cushioned shoe!

I love the look of these shoes! I get compliments. However, they have fallen apart rather quickly. I have no idea how people can use these as running shoes. I only walk in these and don't use them often but they sadly have fallen apart. They come apart on the sole of the shoe. They've glued part of these things on at the bottom and they come unglued easily. At any rate, I wish they'd fix it and re-release the shoe.

For some reason my toes go numb when I run in these shoes. Im guessing its because of the bottom arch support that sticks out. I have other running shoes that dont make my toes numb.

I bought these shoes a year ago. I was injured and unable to run for a while. The rubber ripped off with hardly any wear and I contacted Newton who let me know Shoebacca sells seconds and fake shoes for discounted prices. No warranty and ruined shoes. Thankfully Newton offered me a discount on real shoes. Can't find a way to rate the seller who boasts a great rating.

Bought these shoes on a whim to try a new brand. I bought my usual size, and just hoped they would fit. They were very true to size for me. I wear a size 8 reliably in Brooks and Mizuno, and I had no problem wearing a size 8 in Newton either. The lugs take a little getting used to for road running, but if you run trails, it isn't so unlike trail running shoes really. They just feel strange on the road at first! My only real complaint is that I didn't get that many miles on them. I can't say for sure how many miles a week I ran in them, but I would guess I only got about 200 miles on these shoes before the lugs began to wear and the shoes uncomfortable to run in. If you buy a pair cheap like I did, it's certainly not the worst buy ever!

ニュートン独特の設計シューズですが、私は何の違和感もなく履いています。上り坂は楽さを感じます。シューズの特徴としては、厚みのあるシューズなのにとても軽いです。そこは驚き。シューズの特性をよく読んで理解して購入したので、文句なしです！

Very low tread life.

メンズのサイズと同じで注文したら、ちょっとキツくて可愛かったのですが返品させてもらいました。でも、ニュートンのシューズは私は好きです。