My Brooks Adrenaline 10’s were getting up in mileage and a I took a trip to the running store today. I have been thinking about changing things up and I came across the Mizuno Wave Elixir 5’s for $50.00 today. Couldn’t pass them up. I ran in the store for a few minutes and they felt great.
I have a 10 mile run planned for tomorrow. I am hesitant to throw on the new shoes right away.
I feel like 10 miles might be a little long for a new pair of shoes.
I am running about 30 miles per week right now with a half a marathon on February 6th.
What is the recommended break in cycle for new running shoes?
If they were the same shoe the 10 would likely be fine, some assumptions here relative to fit… The Elixer is “less” of a shoe as compared to the Adrenline in terms of stability and uses a different support technology (wave plate). Additionally, the profile of the Elixer is a relatively less rear to front (flatter), along with a different upper (overlays), last… I would stay around 5 miles to be safe.Why risk it?
Once you know your response to shoes and what a good fit feels like, break-in almost becomes nonexistent for many. I have run in new out of box shoes for a marathon more than once; several times were in models I hadn’t run in before.
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I’d agree with the response. I’ve run long runs in shoes out of the box with no problem. The one time I switched shoes recently, I went from NB’s to Newton Sir Isaacs and was concerned about the “break in”, so I ran 5 on the first run and had no problems, so the second run was 10 miles, and so on. If the shoe is similar to your old shoe style, shouldn’t be a problem.
Really???..seriously???
put the new shoes on and go run…dont over think this one too much.
Really???..seriously???
put the new shoes on and go run…dont over think this one too much.
Agree partially.
I think people should rotate through 2 or 3 shoes each week that are different models. Wearing the same model shoe for all running is a recipe for injury.
If you are rotating shoes regularly you’ll be able to step in to a new pair with no worries at all.
Agree partially.
I think people should rotate through 2 or 3 shoes each week that are different models. Wearing the same model shoe for all running is a recipe for injury.
If you are rotating shoes regularly you’ll be able to step in to a new pair with no worries at all.
I run in the same shoe (Brooks Adrenaline 10’s) all the time and have been since the 8’s were new. The shoe works perfectly for me, I am the kind of guy that finds something I like and sticks with it. I rotate different pairs for different days (I think I have 5 pairs.) I guess I don’t understand the recipe for injury. I have ran a few 80 miles weeks with minimal problems.
There is no “exact recipe” for injury…some people wear the same shoe for years and years, injury free (hello, 2000 series Asics!), whereas others have to continually rotate shoes.
As for what you bought, etc: the Elixir should be a solid tempo run/speedwork shoe for you. You may even theoretically be able to race it to 13.1…26.2 might be asking a little much. (Dependent on body weight, stride, etc.) If you’re looking to shave a touch of weight and also stick within the same amount of stability, try out the Wave Inspire. The new Adrenaline’s are also a touch lighter.
Using the “rotation” theory, I would do the bulk of your mileage in the Adrenaline, with speed and tempo runs done in the Elixir.
As for a break-in period: no such thing. By the time the shoe is “broken in” it is time for a fresh pair. EVA is ready to go from the factory, unlike TPU.
Really???..seriously???
put the new shoes on and go run…dont over think this one too much.
Agree partially.
I think people should rotate through 2 or 3 shoes each week that are different models. Wearing the same model shoe for all running is a recipe for injury.
If you are rotating shoes regularly you’ll be able to step in to a new pair with no worries at all.
I agree with Animal here. If you aren’t used to wearing a rotating shoe mix then I’d go 6mi or less with the new shoes, rotated in every other run for the first week then go full bore. My buddies rag me that I wear a different shoe everytime we run (that I’m an equipment geek, which is true), but I do it with purpose. I have a long run shoe (2 pairs, one for half to full mary racing, other for training, Addidas tempo); a speed shoe (3 different styles Racer2’s, Addidas Mana, and LunarElites); and my forefoot training shoes for easy runs . . . Vivram Fives for short easy runs (give me hotspots still) and Newton Sir Isaacs.
Really???..seriously???
put the new shoes on and go run…dont over think this one too much.
+1. seriously, if you’re that scared throw some tape/bandaids in your pocket to put your mind at ease. or buy better trainers… i buy pretty much nothing but Asics Nimbus for distance training; can take a fresh pair out of the box and do a run of any distance with zero problems. Had a guy at a shop explain to me once that that is one of the key differences with the lower priced Cumulus… construction features that minimize friction points.
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I’ve never “broken in” running shoes, unless you count the first day I wear them. I just put them on and go running.