![]() ![]() The forefoot is also flexible after the lugs (as the joints right after the ball of your foot, called the metatarsophalangeal joints, should be) and provides a nice roll off the toes. The Newtonium foam in the heel combined with a gently heel bevel provides a really smooth rearfoot landings and landing farther forward creates a nice subtle spring effect. The ride is actually smooth no matter where you land. The Newton Fate 6 is certainly low drop (4.5mm), but the action/reaction technology acts more like a pivot point. My previous experiences with Newton made me concerned that the lugs would almost create what felt like a negative drop shoe. Matt: Having not run in a low drop shoe in a few months, I was a little nervous about wearing the Fate 6 initially. It is not excessive by any means and my toes did not feel like they were in extension. This curves the front of the shoe up slightly. With the Action/Reaction Technology lugs in place, the shoe has near toe spring like design. The toe box is slightly wide with plenty of room for toe splay, though not so much the forefoot moves. One thing I noticed is the shoe does great on roads with the upper, but there is a little stretch to it so I could find a little bit of foot translation in tight turns or trails with uneven terrain (not the design of the shoe, but I take my shoes through everything under the moon). Once laced the shoe hugs the foot very well through the midfoot with a nice hold on the heel as well without being overbearing. The 3D air mesh is very breathable and is of normal to slightly wide width throughout the shoe without lacing. The upper is very breathable and has worked well in the recent +95-100 degree temperatures here in Southern California recently.ĭavid: The Newton Fate 6 fits true to size for me in my normal 9.5. As mentioned, there is plenty of room, however the laces can lock down the midfoot well if you tighten them down. The fit actually locks down the foot well and I have not had to lace lock the shoe. There is plenty of room throughout the length of the shoe, however a decent but flexible heel counter is present in the rear. However, the toe box tapers slightly, but not too aggressively. There is plenty of room for toe splay without being sloppy. ![]() The forefoot is wider than most shoes out there (not Altra wide). It initially felt like it fit a hair short due to some pressure on the medial side of my first toe, but the upper stretched quickly. Matt: The Newton Fate 6 fits true to size in my normal men's size 10. The upper has also been improved with a 3D air mesh that was very breathable for me even in 100 degree weather with good lockdown! I was very pleasantly surprised. The ART design coupled with the Newtonium cushioning in the heel creates a pleasant ride at all paces and foot strikes. Featuring extra room in the toebox, great breath-ability and eye catching color that every single one of my patients have commented on, the Newton Fate 6 was a pleasant surprise.ĭavid: The Newton Fate 6 serves as the gateway trainer for the Newton footwear company. Featuring a 5 lug system in the forefoot for cushioning and proprioceptive feedback and decent cushioning in the heel with Newtonium foam (no idea what it is), the Newton Fate provides a surprisingly smooth ride no matter where you land. Matt: A slightly less aggressive take on Newton Running's philosophy, the Newton Fate 6 serves as a neutral daily trainer and gateway shoe into the rest of the line. ![]()
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