I don't wear my running shoes for anything but running, so I would get a pair devoted only to running. The everyday wear on your shoes will cause them to break down a lot faster. Save the every day wear for when you have finally worn them out with running. I still have my old pairs of running shoes that I use for day to day, but don't run in any more.

I know some people who buy two pairs and rotate them. Usually during the tax free weekend or when Brooks has their discount shoe exchange, then rotate them out. But that also depends on the distance you are running if you can do that or not. Remember, most shoes only have a 300-500 mile life span (another reason why wearing your running shoes to work and stuff is not a good idea).

I always have at least two pair in rotation and preferably three.

http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/study-backs-rotating-shoes-to-lower-injury-risk?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-News-_-RotatingShoesBetter


Here is an article from Runner's World about shoe rotation and injury prevention.

Carson does it come with experience knowing what running shoes to use for what type of runs?

Yes. The shoes that I use for faster workouts are considered "Lightweight trainers" and are recommended for faster runners and is also based on weight. As they are lighter, they have a little less cushioning, so they are recommended for runners with fewer miles on their legs. The racing shoes are just for that. I don't use the flats for anything longer than 10K. I use lightweight trainers for racing distances over 10K.

I don't rotate shoes per se, but I have a pair of shoes for longer runs and a different pair for shorter distances.

I have two different pairs of Nike Pegasus and one pair of Altra Zero Drop (incredible shoes).

Echoing other comments, I generally have at least 2 pairs of road shoes (one lighter, lower cushion for speed/short runs) and 2 pairs of trail shoes in rotation.

However, when I first started running, I really didn't run enough to justify having more than one pair of shoes, so I just ran in one pair until they were about half "used up," and then I'd buy a new pair and slowly move them into rotation, starting with the shorter runs and running in them once or twice a week. This worked really well, and was kind to my budget as a student

I usually buy 3 pair at a time online, all the same brand and style. I use one pair for running 5 days a week while "breaking in" a new pair 2 days a week on my 3 mile walks with the dog.

So this morning I read an article that talks about runners that have more than one pair of running shoes, and they rotate them.

http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/study-backs-rotating-shoes-to-lower-injury-risk?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-News-_-RotatingShoesBetter

So it got me thinking, do you guys also rotate your running shoes? How many pairs of running shoes do you have. Currently I only have one pair Brooks Ravena. I wear them for running and also during the day at work. But this article got me thinking if I should have an extra pair or more. Don't get me wrong any excuse I can find to buy another pair of shoes is fine with me .

My problem is that I probably wound not rotate from different types of shoes once I find one that works I stick with it.

I have four pairs of Saucony running shoes. One pair I keep exclusively for racing only, the other three pairs I rotate, I also keep a strict mileage count for each pair so that I know when their time is up.

Having more than one pair comes into its own when I might go out running in the rain and they get soaked, stuffing them with newspaper when I get back indoors and leaving them for a day or two lets them completely dry out and I don't have to worry about ever running in shoes that have not quite dried from a previous session.

I always have at least 2 pairs in rotation and sometimes as many as 4. I don't wear shoes two days in a row and I like to have a fairly fresh pair for long runs. Once my long run pair has more than 150 or 200 miles, I put them into my shorter run rotation until they die. I like using runningahead to keep track of mileage for each pair.

I don't wear my running shoes for anything but running, so I would get a pair devoted only to running. The everyday wear on your shoes will cause them to break down a lot faster. Save the every day wear for when you have finally worn them out with running. I still have my old pairs of running shoes that I use for day to day, but don't run in any more.

I know some people who buy two pairs and rotate them. Usually during the tax free weekend or when Brooks has their discount shoe exchange, then rotate them out. But that also depends on the distance you are running if you can do that or not. Remember, most shoes only have a 300-500 mile life span (another reason why wearing your running shoes to work and stuff is not a good idea).

I never really thought about wearing them every day and breaking them down. I am going to buy another pair for every day wear since I am not required to wear high heel shoes at work I can wear tennis. Thanks for that tip. Today is going to be the last day I wear them every day.

I wouldn't buy a pair of tennis just to wear to work. Here's what I do: keep track of mileage on the new running shoe and when it reaches retirement mileage (varies by runner - mine is maybe 450) throw them in the washer and prest-o change-o, new running shoes to kick around town in! I think the shoes last longer when you don't wash them, so I don't ever wash them until they retire. Then they look almost new again. As others have said, only wear running shoes to run in until you retire them. Also, unlace and slip them off. Don't push the back down with your other foot to get them off. That's bad for the back support area (whatever it's called!) of the shoe. If you only have one pair of road shoes to run in, then if they get wet be sure to remove the liner and really open them up. Stuff newspaper into them so that they dry really well before the next day's run. Ideally you would have two pairs to rotate. I have two pairs, but I can't rotate them since one is a road shoe and one is a trail shoe.

Nothing too new to add. I rotate my road shoes according to feel, but only use one pair of shoes on the trail. On roads, I wear Hokas on my 10 mile recovery runs and again on my midweek run if my feet, knees, or anything else feels sore and tired. Otherwise, I wear my Sauconys. I run trails twice a week and just wear the same pair of trail shoes regardless.