Breaking in a pair of running shoes

Wear 'em everywhere, and try them on short runs. You can even hold them and bend them back and forth a bit to loosen them up. Whatever you do, don't break 'em in on a long run!

Exactly. I walk everywhere in a new pair of shoes and start them out on short runs. After a couple weeks, I'll start wearing them on long runs.

It shouldn't take very long, but just start slow (short), and work your way up in them.

Actually, today's shoes need no breaking in and can be worn even on a long first run. The problem comes when you change makes or models, or the manufacturer changes up the model. Then you have to get your foot used to the shoe. But, the actual shoes not need to broken in.

I never break in my running shoes, but I've been using the same pair for about two years.  I also never use them for anything but running in.

Thanks all for the info! That's why I like this forum, ask and ye shall get advice.....

Doug

True. The more appropriate term would be "breaking in the feet to the new shoes" -- developing the caluses in the right places.

You are very lucky you have had no injuries but some people are good like that.  My local running store told me 6 months max no matter how many miles you run.  I don't know if this is true or not because I really don't take any time off running to find out.  As for breaking in I agree with bear.  I never break my shoes in.  I usually just put them on and go.  I change models/brands all the time.  I usually go find something on sale and don't care what they look like (except maybe hot pink).

I thought about this statement this afternoon while walking/joggong. Ya, I can see the logic in it.

Doug

When I was doing marathon training and I wanted to switch shoes (pairs, not make/model, which are always Asics) I would get the new pair out, and for a week wear those just on the short runs (6 miles or less). After that, the old shoes get washed and worn as my wearing around shoes and the others are full time runners.

The nice thing about only wearing for running then washing is that after that they look brand new, even if they have a few hundred miles on them.

-Jot

I switched from ASICS 2110 ( moderate stability ) to ASICS Gel Cumulus ( neutral ) and ran a half mary a week and a half later. The Bear gave me an answer to almost this same ? and he was spot on. Hooray Bear....

I guess you've analyzed your gait and have the right type of shoes.

Good luck with your new shoes.