Anyway, i was just so happened to pass by Key Power Sports outlet and when i saw this Newton Energy NR being put up on sale during the weekend. Yea, it is an obsoleted model, but then, for the price of MYR199 before tax, i think it pretty much a steal for an eye catching shoes :D . First impressions, when i tried them on was the shoes felt really soft. Like very very soft. So i had the insoles taken out and it felt much better after that. Besides, it was claimed that the shoes are at 6mm drop with the insole, so i guess taking them out pretty much reduces it at by least between 1-2mm?. Yeap, that should be better. So i managed to tried it out after work today at the park for about 10 loops. Unlike my Brooks Glycerin 12 which require a little bit of breaking in and getting used to when i first had it (but then again, that could also due to me transitioning to a more cushioning shoe :P ), the Energy seems to felel alright. It has 5 lugs that is kinda protruding on the out-sole which supposedly meant to promote forefoot strike , thus taking off felt not so much different for me. Yeah, i blame it on skechers with its midfoot strike shoes. However, if you're those heel strikers, may need some time getting used to. Nonetheless, the ride seems firm and responsive, even by the 11th KM, it still felt good with no hotspots felt whatsoever.
Well, it is still too early to say much and who knows how well does the lugs going to lasts. But being that it is so far comfortable and responsive, the shoes seems worth it for its price.
