Anybody running in the Newton Energy NR?

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9 years ago 10/23/2014 11:08pm EDT

I used to run in the Brooks Glycerin 8-10 for most of my mileage and loved them, but the 11 has been terrible. Sloppy forefoot (that always ends up breaking out at the pinky toe), no cushion (especially compared to previous models), and they made mid/forefoot strike nearly impossible.

I was looking at buying a pair of Newton Energy NRs. I tried a (really small) pair on and they still felt amazing. Anyone have any experience with these? They're a lot lighter than the Glycerin 11, seem to fit the foot better, have A LOT more cushion from what I could tell, and certainly promote a mid-forefoot strike.

9 years ago 10/24/2014 2:12pm EDT

re: Crazedseepies

They have slightly more cushioning in the forefoot, but not anywhere else. Yes they're nice and soft through the midfoot and heel, but the Glycerin takes the cake on overall cushion. They definitely promote that mid-forefoot strike with the lugs and 6mm drop but it'll take a little time to transition into it so if you were to get into them I would recommend using them every other day at first.

Source: I work at a running store.

9 years ago 10/24/2014 4:30pm EDT

re: HipsterRunner

I know the old Glycerins were like that. But the 11s were awful. Are you talking about the 12s? I haven't been able to try them on yet.

9 years ago 10/24/2014 9:51pm EDT

re: Crazedseepies

9 years ago 10/24/2014 10:08pm EDT

re: Crazedseepies

I got a pair for about $20 at a coaches clinic. They're ok but I wouldn't pay the $150+ or whatever it is they usually cost.

9 years ago 10/24/2014 10:13pm EDT

re: Crazedseepies

The 12's have a nicer roll from heel contact to toe-off, but that won't really matter since you're looking at a mid/forefoot strike. They're not too different from the 11's really.

9 years ago 10/24/2014 10:58pm EDT

re: Crazedseepies

I used to rotate the Energy NR with the Kinvara 4's. I personally liked the Kinvara 4's way better, but the NR's were definitely a solid shoe. Pretty comfortable and you definitely could feel the cushion. The only thing I didn't like was that I felt the heel-cup was too low and felt kind of awkward at times. Other than that, I liked it a lot.

9 years ago 10/25/2014 12:17am EDT

re: ya wat

I agree with you about the heel-cup. I made sure to lace mine through the extra set of hole to stop the damn heel slippage.

9 years ago 10/29/2014 2:57pm EDT

re: HipsterRunner

HipsterRunner wrote:
I agree with you about the heel-cup. I made sure to lace mine through the extra set of hole to stop the damn heel slippage.

I heard that was a big issue for a lot of people. Thanks for the responses, guys!

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