Tag Archives: Newton Running

Newton shoe review: Lady Isaacs vs. Gravity

Posted on 05/11/2011 by Melodie P.

Last June I started training for my first marathon. As I increased my training mileage, I developed a nasty case of plantar fasciitis that has plagued me ever since. I did everything I was ‘supposed’ to do to help remedy the problem: visited a podiatrist and a sports medicine doc, bought shoe inserts and custom orthotics, ART, cortisone shot, deep tissue massage, took time off, ultrasounds, and physical therapy. None of these relieved my symptoms. During this time I was … Continue reading →

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Alternative Running Shoe Designs: Genius or Gimmick

Posted on 05/02/2010 by Peter L.

If, like me, you tend to be mildly (ridiculously, really) obsessed with what you put on your feet when you run, then you’re probably aware that some at times innovative, and at other times downright unusual shoe designs have become popular in the past few years. In this post I’ll review a few of the more interesting shoes out there, and point out a few others that are definitely worthy of recognition (for lack of a better word!). Vibram Fivefingers … Continue reading →

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