My single pair of running shoes were past their best at 1,000 km. Well past their best. So this month I kitted myself out with new runners, 2 different pairs. Breaking them in, however, is not that easy. My muscles are protesting as loudly as they did in the first weeks of c25k. My shins are sore, I'm stiff and only now, about 2 weeks into the process are things easing up. I don't remember having these problems a year ago when I first ran with the old pair. But I'm consoling myself with the fact that I'm running further than I was then and using 2 completely different types of shoes (minimalistic and "normal"). One thing is clear though, I'll stagger the process in future and kit myself out with shoes before the old ones give up the ghost.
You never know I might end up with 4 pairs like Oldfloss 🏃🏃
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I have 16 pairs of running shoes!! Why do I have so many? Because I have yet to find a satisfactory pair. I have been to running shoe specialists ( and now believe that they can only sell you what they have - and what they have may not be the best shoe for you) . It usually goes something like this - try on a pair of shoes in the shop, have a good walk around in them - take them home and go for a run and "things" seem to show up. For example, I recently purchased a pair of ASICS. In the store, it clearly said that they are a neutral shoe - however they are NOT a completely neutral shoe and definitely are designed to provide some "guidance" . I know - I could and should take them back
I actually got these new ASICS shoes to walk in only - am not running at the moment nor probably for some time yet - but am hoping to walk a 10K event in 5 weeks time - - I do prefer to run in lightweight minimal shoes like the NIKE Free5.0's ( except that they are a teensy bit too narrow for my wide feet.) Unfortunately NIKE don't seem to make their lightweight shoes in wide widths. The only comfortable light neutral shoes i have ever found that I like are the Skecher GoRuns .
Earlier in the year I had 6 pairs on the go. I have managed to wear one set down and have chucked them out, and the next one probably only have 100 km or less left in them. So I'll soon be down to Oldfloss -levels
Breaking them in early is a good idea. And of course now that you've got two pairs on the go it becomes a lot easier, because one of these will probably need replacement sooner than the others, and that way you get the staggered schedule without having to think about it.
Thanks for this advice; it had never even occurred to me! This is why this forum is so fab!
I've got a more minimalist pair that I love on our sand/dirt roads that I do all my running on (except races). I switch them out with a 'road' pair that has a lot of cushion for my 'not used to pavement' shins. I alternate running with the Nike's 3/4 the time, but keep wearing the Saucony's at least once a week so when a race comes, I'm not getting used to them all over again. I really like both pairs.
It is really difficult isn't it - and they aren't cheap. I got some new ones earlier in the year and although they aren't now specifically causing me problems , I just don't like them much, but feel I must get my moneys worth. The buying experience wasn't brilliant either with me having to try and explain that much as I understood the important thing was the shoe if I didn't like the colour it wouldn't work so something visible from the ISS wasn't for me. Hope you settle into yours soon.
It really is difficult isn't it? I think it was Ok last year because I was running about 13 -16k a week, now it's more like 25k. The first longish run (10k) in my new Nikes turned one toenail black, bruised the end of my toes, hurt my shins and had me aching for days. But I did it again on Sunday and had no problems. I walked in my old shoes yesterday, and they felt funny aswell!
Four pairs! I will soon need a bigger house for mine 😃 Some are in boxes, snaking their way up the walls either side my bedroom window, concealed by the curtains 👀 I am going for a shoe wall 😁😎.
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Shoes! And 10K
New shoes
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