As I have twitted before, I finally bit the bullet and bought the newton running shoes (motus model). These are quite expensive shoes - the main reason why I was very hesitant to get them. So why did I buy them? I agree with the concept of midfoot/forefoot strike vs heel strike running, which I've been accustomed to (probably because the running shoes I've owned provided good heel cushioning). But even with my regular shoes, I've started practicing midfoot landing before I decided to buy the newtons.
They finally arrived last night, and I did an easy ~3miler on them, followed by another 3miler using my regular shoes. First impression on my motus: easy-on-the-knees landing, and a more natural reaction for a forward thrust.
More break-in runs, switching between these and my regular shoes, to get a really good comparison. and then a long run, where fatigue sets in and the legs tend to land heel first, to complete the test.
more updates to follow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
newton motus
As I have twitted before, I finally bit the bullet and bought the newton running shoes (motus model). These are quite expensive shoes - the main reason why I was very hesitant to get them. So why did I buy them? I agree with the concept of midfoot/forefoot strike vs heel strike running, which I've been accustomed to (probably because the running shoes I've owned provided good heel cushioning). But even with my regular shoes, I've started practicing midfoot landing before I decided to buy the newtons.
They finally arrived last night, and I did an easy ~3miler on them, followed by another 3miler using my regular shoes. First impression on my motus: easy-on-the-knees landing, and a more natural reaction for a forward thrust.
More break-in runs, switching between these and my regular shoes, to get a really good comparison. and then a long run, where fatigue sets in and the legs tend to land heel first, to complete the test.
more updates to follow.
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