Update: 8-30-11: Yay, my MV2s have shipped and I should have them Friday. I didn't expect them to ship so soon. I also heard back from Newton about the sizing. Going up a half size keep the toe space the same. We'll see, can't wait to take them out for a spin.
Update: 8-26-11: Ordered my pair of MV2s today. As per recomendations, ordered a half size larger. I hope doesn't change the area from my big toe to the front of the shoe which fits perfectly in my size 9 Distance Racers. Can't wait to get them in. You can pre-order at www.newtonrunning.com/shoes as they are not listed on the main page yet.
Update: 8-10-11: Was told today by Newton that the MV2 will be released at the end of August and will ship early September. At least I will have them in time for Fall racing season!
Update: 5-24-11: I noticed on the Newton site that the Racers have now been listed as lightweight trainers. Curious, I emailed Newton to see if this meant the MV2 is close to being released. Tory informed me that they are looking at late Summer\early Fall for release and that the name change is in fact that the MV2 will be the only "racing" shoe.
Finally, Newton Running is coming out with a pure lightweight racing flat. I wonder if they used my suggestion from a survey card I sent back to them months ago or if it was already in the works.
I emailed Newton and it was confirmed that the MV2 is to be released in June 2011. I really hope I can snag a pair by then and can use at the Steamboat Marathon that month. Also confirmed was that the shoe will weigh in at a mere 5.5oz. and employ the same Newton technology as the rest of their line.
About the only thing I don't like about the shoe is the color...Cream sickle orange accents?? Reminds me of the old Buccaneers uniforms of the 70s. Good thing I run in Newtons for the comfort and not the colors although I don't mind my green racers.
Update 3-2-11: After seeing reports that the MV2 will now be released in the Fall, I emailed Newton and they confirmed this is the case. What a bummer. So much for having the shoes in time for the Steamboat Marathon in June. :(
Update 1-24-11: I found a little more info and a couple pictures on the New Zealand Newton site
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