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In terms of fit, the MV2 runs small, and I had to size up from a 10 to an 11 to Nike Roshe Run Femme get a comfortable fit (I rarely ever size up). Many people I spoke with at the summit sized up by at least a half size. If I had to change one thing about the MV2 it would be to widen the toebox. Like many who have made the move into more minimalist shoes, I have grown accustomed to wearing shoes that run wide in the forefoot, and the MV2 last is fairly narrow (far less roomy than other Newton shoes I have worn). The lateral edge of my foot hangs over the midsole when seated in the shoe, as it does when wearing most racing flats or spikeless cross country flats. I would compare the fit to a shoe like the Brooks Mach 11 or maybe Nike Air Max 95 Hombre the Saucony Grid Type A4. I didn’t find them uncomfortable at all on the run, but I’ll need to go for Nike Air Max 95 Femme more than 5 miles in order to determine whether the tight forefoot fit becomes an issue. If you don’t mind a typical racing flat last, you probably won’t have any problem with this shoe. If your preference is for a shoe that fits like the New Balance MT101, Minimus, or Altra Instinct, then this one won’t suit you very Nike Air Max Classic BW Hombre well.The sockliner of the MV2 is removable, though the material underneath is a scratchy mesh, so sockless running without the liner might no work too well. There is no noticeable arch support in the shoe, and the sockliner is completely flat. Newton is taking an interesting approach to their first zero drop shoe by including an oval-shaped wedge of 3mm-thick EVA that can be inserted under the heel of the sockliner for those who want to transition a bit more slowly into a flat shoe. I have not tried this “heel lift” yet, but I know a few people who routinely alter the lift of their shoes in this manner.As I Nike Air Max 270 Femme mentioned, I ran about 15 miles in the MV2 while out in Boulder (that’s me above in the MV2’s on a bridge in Boulder Canyon). All were mostly on either concrete path or gravel, and the shoe felt great underfoot, and the narrow forefoot didn’t bother me while on the move. The sole under the forefoot is extremely firm in the region of the lugs, and gives good ground feel. Because the forefoot feels firmer than the heel, the shoe actually feels like it might be negative drop at times during stance, and it gives the calves a really good workout. If you aren’t accustomed to running in a zero drop shoe, this one definitely demands a gradual transition.In summary, the MV2 is an extremely light, zero drop shoe that will appeal to both Newton fans and those looking for a flat shoe that retains a bit of midsole underfoot. The lugs are not as noticeable as those on other Newton shoes, and the fact that they extend to the edges on each side is a big design improvement. I suspect that this shoe will retain the excellent durability of other Nike Air Max Classic BW Womens Newton shoes, and thus may outperform many EVA based racing flats in this regard. Minimalist runners who prefer a wide toebox will probably not enjoy the feel of this shoe, but if you are accustomed to running in racing flats or XC spikes then this shoe will feel fine. my only reservation with Newton shoes are their durability. I had gone thru 3 of their trainers a few years back and decided Nike Air Max 2017 Femme I couldn’t justify the cost anymore because they didn’t last. The lugs just disappeared. I worry even more about this shoe for the simple reason that it is not as beefy, it seems that it can be marketed as a minimalist trainer as well as a racing flat as you so explained by putting 20 miles in in 2 days. Did they feel they could live up to an everyday shoe or just for showing up on race day? I love their concept and the shoes when I used them, but I’ve since switched to cheaper shoes Nike Air Max 90 Femme that may not “help” me run “barefoot like” as they last longer and I’ve learned to switch my gait as my shoes have become minimal.Interestingly, I often get physio’s and health proffesional’s telling me they don’t like newton’s. I had a crisis of confidence with them a few months back and bought Nike Air Max 2017 Mujer the kinvera. Interestingly, they are actually a very bad shoe for me. The wide forefoot where it splays out hits the ground too early and causes an increased pronation which is in no way controloled by the minimal upper. Having been analysed on a treadmill using them, a prodiatrist who is not a newton fan actually advised me to go back to using the Newton’s! I did and I am very happy. I find there is some advantage having the lugs quite narrow (foot width rather than shoe width) so it will be interesting to see how the mv2 compares with the lugs all the way to the edge. Of Adidas ZX 750 Femme course cornering isn’t great in the gravity so that should be improved!