My previous hobbies (and still are to some degree) were playing the electric guitar and audiophile gear. Running and running shoes are much healthier and economical than collecting high-end electric guitars/amps/pedals and expensive headphones, speakers, DACs, cables, etc. I have a rather large running shoe collection for both road and trail but the total cost doesn't even approach one of my favorite guitars or headphone. Running shoes have become like guitars and headphones to me. They all have different flavors and are better for certain things like some guitars are better for classic rock and blues while some others are better for jazz and fusion and others are better for metal and shredding. Same kind thing with headphones and audiophile gear; some are better suited for certain genres. I've found running shoes are the same in many ways. Every run with a certain pair of shoes is a different kind of experience and enjoyment from the other.
Another benefit of a rotation is the mindset you put on at the same time as the shoe. Eg when I put on my slow run shoes I put on my slow run mindset which stops me overdoing it. Also when I put on my speed work shoes I start getting into a faster mindset.
When did this phenomenon start? As 7 years ago, as a novice runner in my mid 50's i only had one shoe that i trained and raced in and caused no problems....still qualifying me for GFA for 4 marathon majors....
Rotation.. Triumph 20, Speed 3, Novablast 3, Speed 2, Superblast 👍🏻, Alphafly V1 and Vaporfly V2. Have many more but I just walk in them.. 1080V12 & Nimbus 24 for when something hurts..
Next video idea! You should all talk about what shoes you actually DO use on a regular basis! Not necessarily your favorites or what’s in your rotation but maybe from all the shoes that you’ve reviewed, what shoes have made it over 50 miles or something like that
This is my current rotation and when I bought them. Having a variety of shoes to pick from makes me run more often! Daily trainers: Saucony Ride 14 (June 2021) and Nike Pegasus 39 (Sep 2022) Max cushion: Nike ZoomX Invincible (March 2022) Speed work: Saucony Endorphin Speed (Sep 2021) Short races: Adidas Takumi Sen 8 (Nov 2022)
Current rotation: invincible 2 for daily training, altra via Olympus for when I need more protection, vaporfly for speed work/short races, alphafly 1 for most races.
Years ago when Asics(with Kayano 20 and other Gel shoes) was huge in the running game I was all for that then they stopped delivering great shoes so transitioned to the Saucony Endorphin line with Pro version 1, Speed V1 & V2 and added the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run V1 & V2 but both ran small and gave me calluses so Asics delivered again with Gel-Nimbus 24 line which are now on sale and added the trail version since I wasn't a fan of any of the Novablast versions. Running for me is a journey and really want to enjoy it! But yes I am loyal person in general! 😄
If you can’t invest in several pair of shoes you can get the same effect by running on different surfaces like grass, light trail, road. A standard pair of daily trainers are fine for gravel or easy trail
Thanks guys, for me a major draw of a rotation is getting excited about running in the different shoes. I use a 5 shoe rotation which generally works for me! - Max cushion daily - Faster daily - Trail specific - Road race I would leave it there, but when running with the dog Canicross she pulls me side to side like an absolute nutter and anything high stack or on the softer side just doesn’t work. So I have an extra: - lower stack, firmer/ more stable road to trail shoe
My rotation: Nike Alphafly V1 (for 10km and up), New Balance Rebel V3, New Balance More V3, and Saucony Xodus Ultra. I also have a Nike Vaporfly V2 but i don't like to do over 10km in them (5-10km).
Thanks for sharing! The only problem I can think of now I've bought my third pair of shoes is Sustainability. It is something that Brooks seems to be tackling for example but I haven't seen the topic discussed much. Thoughts? Thank you!
i had trail shoes and road shoes. bought a pair for racing, bought a new daily shoe that happened to have a plate. now I'm increasing the miles I bought an easy shoe (ks light decathlon that felt great trying in the store) doesn't work for longer distances (over 15K) so have a new shoe for longer easy runs. 1. race 2. speed work 3. (2)easy/long distance 4. trail.
Rotation if it’s three shoes for most of the year - (daily) Reebok floatride energy 3, (speed) puma deviate elite, and (race) Nike alphafly / (trail race) New balance XC sevens
I rotate 3 different shoes at all times. One daily trainer , one fast racer and one slower trail shoe . When I rotate shoes they last about a year and I run ~30 miles per week. I am well into my 40s and a long time runner I think it really helps prevent injuries as does other exercise of course :-) . As a young guy running higher mileage I just used trail and road shoe 2 shoes worked fine. Tip , Don’t buy the latest shoes just wait 6 months to a year and old colors and last years model are on sale very frequently .
I've been using the Peg 38/39 as my one-shoe rotation daily trainer, but lately I've been considering something with more cushioning for recovery and easy runs, which I do quite a bit of. I think that probably makes more sense for me than a speed shoe for my two-shoes rotation. My only worry is if they may start to feel too heavy during a long run.
What would be a good shoe for say a boxer who does a lot of like 200,400,800m sprints etc but in a session I do quite a lot so I’ll probably cover 5/6km 2 or 3 times a week. Would the Mach 5s be alright ?
I know 5/6km ain’t much but with 5 boxing sessions and 2/3 strength sessions and a job I want a shoe I can feel fast in but doesn’t take loads out of the legs
Something that hasn't been mentioned in the first half of the video so far is you aren't recommended using carbon plates for every run so the need for a rotation is becoming more of a requirement
Having to rotate shoes to prevent injury and rest them is absolutely mental. Moving to minimals barefoot style shoes has been a red pill moment. 1 pair lasts 1000+ miles, trails and roads. Feet and lower leg strength is massively improved, no shin splints or knee pain. Well worth taking the time to transition. No more expensive foot flumps for me.
Apart from the actual running, shopping and experiencing new shoes adds an extra dimension of fun to the hobby.
My previous hobbies (and still are to some degree) were playing the electric guitar and audiophile gear. Running and running shoes are much healthier and economical than collecting high-end electric guitars/amps/pedals and expensive headphones, speakers, DACs, cables, etc. I have a rather large running shoe collection for both road and trail but the total cost doesn't even approach one of my favorite guitars or headphone.
Running shoes have become like guitars and headphones to me. They all have different flavors and are better for certain things like some guitars are better for classic rock and blues while some others are better for jazz and fusion and others are better for metal and shredding. Same kind thing with headphones and audiophile gear; some are better suited for certain genres. I've found running shoes are the same in many ways. Every run with a certain pair of shoes is a different kind of experience and enjoyment from the other.
@@alexkhan2000 I totally get it. I'm into IEMs too. I guess the community around the hobby is a big attraction as well.
I've got a 23 shoe rotation thanks to you guys...🤣
Another benefit of a rotation is the mindset you put on at the same time as the shoe. Eg when I put on my slow run shoes I put on my slow run mindset which stops me overdoing it. Also when I put on my speed work shoes I start getting into a faster mindset.
Current rotation: Asics Novablast 3, Saucony Speed 2, Saucony Speed 3, Saucony Pro 3, Brooks Hyperion Tempo (for treadmill use only)
When did this phenomenon start? As 7 years ago, as a novice runner in my mid 50's i only had one shoe that i trained and raced in and caused no problems....still qualifying me for GFA for 4 marathon majors....
Rotation.. Triumph 20, Speed 3, Novablast 3, Speed 2, Superblast 👍🏻, Alphafly V1 and Vaporfly V2. Have many more but I just walk in them.. 1080V12 & Nimbus 24 for when something hurts..
Appreciate this one guys ... was needed for many people. Could have commented a bit more on the non-carbon reasons, but you nailed it as usual.
Love the introduction Tom 🤣 great video as ever!
Next video idea! You should all talk about what shoes you actually DO use on a regular basis! Not necessarily your favorites or what’s in your rotation but maybe from all the shoes that you’ve reviewed, what shoes have made it over 50 miles or something like that
This is my current rotation and when I bought them. Having a variety of shoes to pick from makes me run more often!
Daily trainers: Saucony Ride 14 (June 2021) and Nike Pegasus 39 (Sep 2022)
Max cushion: Nike ZoomX Invincible (March 2022)
Speed work: Saucony Endorphin Speed (Sep 2021)
Short races: Adidas Takumi Sen 8 (Nov 2022)
Current rotation: invincible 2 for daily training, altra via Olympus for when I need more protection, vaporfly for speed work/short races, alphafly 1 for most races.
I have a 12 shoe rotation! 5 are trail (3 of them are the same shoe), 2 are racing shoes, 3 are workout shoes, and 2 daily trainers :)
1.Asics Gel-Nimbus 24(slow and easy)
2. Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 TR(same on grassy areas)
3. Asics Glideride v3(slow and long)
4. Asics Magicspeed v2(tempo)
Very loyal.
Years ago when Asics(with Kayano 20 and other Gel shoes) was huge in the running game I was all for that then they stopped delivering great shoes so transitioned to the Saucony Endorphin line with Pro version 1, Speed V1 & V2 and added the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run V1 & V2 but both ran small and gave me calluses so Asics delivered again with Gel-Nimbus 24 line which are now on sale and added the trail version since I wasn't a fan of any of the Novablast versions. Running for me is a journey and really want to enjoy it! But yes I am loyal person in general! 😄
@@joey.chavez333 Novablast 2 was terrible. Novablast 3 much better but the best is my Superblast 👍🏻.
Might try the Superblast when I progress in running! 😄 Thanks for the Chat!
If you can’t invest in several pair of shoes you can get the same effect by running on different surfaces like grass, light trail, road. A standard pair of daily trainers are fine for gravel or easy trail
Thanks guys, for me a major draw of a rotation is getting excited about running in the different shoes. I use a 5 shoe rotation which generally works for me!
- Max cushion daily
- Faster daily
- Trail specific
- Road race
I would leave it there, but when running with the dog Canicross she pulls me side to side like an absolute nutter and anything high stack or on the softer side just doesn’t work. So I have an extra:
- lower stack, firmer/ more stable road to trail shoe
Hi there, @tomh9064 do you have a recommendation for that very last category? (low stack, firm, stable, road-trail)
My rotation: Nike Alphafly V1 (for 10km and up), New Balance Rebel V3, New Balance More V3, and Saucony Xodus Ultra. I also have a Nike Vaporfly V2 but i don't like to do over 10km in them (5-10km).
Thanks for sharing!
The only problem I can think of now I've bought my third pair of shoes is Sustainability. It is something that Brooks seems to be tackling for example but I haven't seen the topic discussed much. Thoughts?
Thank you!
i had trail shoes and road shoes. bought a pair for racing, bought a new daily shoe that happened to have a plate. now I'm increasing the miles I bought an easy shoe (ks light decathlon that felt great trying in the store) doesn't work for longer distances (over 15K) so have a new shoe for longer easy runs. 1. race 2. speed work 3. (2)easy/long distance 4. trail.
Rotation if it’s three shoes for most of the year - (daily) Reebok floatride energy 3, (speed) puma deviate elite, and (race) Nike alphafly / (trail race) New balance XC sevens
I rotate 3 different shoes at all times. One daily trainer , one fast racer and one slower trail shoe . When I rotate shoes they last about a year and I run ~30 miles per week. I am well into my 40s and a long time runner I think it really helps prevent injuries as does other exercise of course :-) . As a young guy running higher mileage I just used trail and road shoe 2 shoes worked fine. Tip , Don’t buy the latest shoes just wait 6 months to a year and old colors and last years model are on sale very frequently .
Can you add summer trail shoes in the rotation I live in burgess hill and the downs are on my back drop. Thank you
I've been using the Peg 38/39 as my one-shoe rotation daily trainer, but lately I've been considering something with more cushioning for recovery and easy runs, which I do quite a bit of. I think that probably makes more sense for me than a speed shoe for my two-shoes rotation. My only worry is if they may start to feel too heavy during a long run.
What would be a good shoe for say a boxer who does a lot of like 200,400,800m sprints etc but in a session I do quite a lot so I’ll probably cover 5/6km 2 or 3 times a week. Would the Mach 5s be alright ?
I know 5/6km ain’t much but with 5 boxing sessions and 2/3 strength sessions and a job I want a shoe I can feel fast in but doesn’t take loads out of the legs
Something that hasn't been mentioned in the first half of the video so far is you aren't recommended using carbon plates for every run so the need for a rotation is becoming more of a requirement
Having to rotate shoes to prevent injury and rest them is absolutely mental. Moving to minimals barefoot style shoes has been a red pill moment. 1 pair lasts 1000+ miles, trails and roads. Feet and lower leg strength is massively improved, no shin splints or knee pain. Well worth taking the time to transition. No more expensive foot flumps for me.
Need to send this video to my partner to justify the amount of shoe shopping I've done in the past 6 months