Using different shoes for workouts and recovery runs

They still make the adrenaline GTS, wow. I used that shoe before I discovered minimalism, I guess it works better for you than it did for me. You should absolutely invest in a pair of racing flats for tempos and track work. I suggest a pair of traditional marathon flats like the new balance 1400, 1500, older models of the adios, nike streak, etc. I guess the carbon shoes would work too if you like those.

No, you shouldn't "invest" in new shoes. You should PURCHASE them. It's not like you're going to sell the shoes later for a gain, or that they're going to produce interest or dividends that you can spend. So purchase them. While we're at it, don't "spike up". Wear spikes. On your feet. Not "up".

With that semantic rant out of the way, yes, I recommend rotating models of shoes. I have two different models I rotate between, one for faster days and one for slower days.

Nike Equator and fat basketball socks every Thursday morning, 1982 and some of 83.

okay!@!@ wrote:

No, you shouldn't "invest" in new shoes. You should PURCHASE them. It's not like you're going to sell the shoes later for a gain, or that they're going to produce interest or dividends that you can spend. So purchase them. While we're at it, don't "spike up". Wear spikes. On your feet. Not "up".

With that semantic rant out of the way, yes, I recommend rotating models of shoes. I have two different models I rotate between, one for faster days and one for slower days.

fyi, invest can also be informally : "buy (something) whose usefulness will repay the cost."

So OP is correct and they should invest in some flats or carbon marathon shoes. Next % (marathon shoes) or NB1400 (flats ) will both work

If it helps, I don’t think of owning 3 or more pairs of shoes as a luxury or big expense as long as I plan to wear them all out eventually. At the end of it all, I’ve purchased the same number of shoes and they all get thrown away worn out.

I currently have in my rotation Infiniti React, Nimbus, Endorphin Speed, and Next% for race day. I’m thinking of picking up a pair of the invincibles.

Almost everyone likes the Endorphin Speed as their fast day trainer. I’m sure there are other good options.

i actually just did this except i haven't raced in spikes in over a decade. been in adrenalines and nothing else for years and wanted to switch it up. i tried on hyperion tempos, endorphin speeds (with the nylon plate), and some hoka i can't remember. ended up going with the hyperions since they fit the best. i was somewhat tempted by the endorphins and i might keep them in mind to use in road races (i don't feel the need to do the carbon plate thing).

Sorry that you seem to have gotten so many off topic answers.

I would definitely recommend rotating shoes. It will help the shoes last longer and the differences in drop and cushion will help work different mussels.

Splitting your shoes up by pace is definitely a good way to do it. The adrenaline’s are a great easy and recovery shoe. Some shoes I’d recommend for faster days/workouts are:

-Saucony endorphin speeds (great cushioned, light, plated shoe, feels fast)

-NB rebel v2 (light, fast, responsive, very soft cushioned though)

-Reebok float ride run fast (little more minimal but great responsive shoe, can be found for cheap)

-Adidas Boston 8/9 (i haven’t tried the 10)

If you have the chase I’d recommend trying them on before you buy so you can get a feel for what you like and fit.

jonathanlukas19 wrote:

Currently, I use the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 for every single run that I do except for races where I spike up. Should I invest in a shoe that I can wear for tempo runs and track workouts? And if so, what shoes should I get? Was thinking about the Next %s or Zoom Fly 3s from Nike as a potential buy.

Hi OP, I actually have the exact same question... using the exact same shoe for every single run. Have loved the adrenaline for years but only recently started doing speed work again. Wondering what you ended up going with for a secondary trainer and/or a tempo & track workout shoe?

okay!@!@ wrote:

No, you shouldn't "invest" in new shoes. You should PURCHASE them. It's not like you're going to sell the shoes later for a gain, or that they're going to produce interest or dividends that you can spend. So purchase them. While we're at it, don't "spike up". Wear spikes. On your feet. Not "up".

With that semantic rant out of the way, yes, I recommend rotating models of shoes. I have two different models I rotate between, one for faster days and one for slower days.

“Investing” in shoes means that you are spending extra money on better shoes that will provide better training which will provide better results.

So yes, it is an investment. I bet you like to correct people for using the wrong there/their/they’re in random comment sections and you genuinely think that it makes you look like a smarter person huh?

Classic Letsrun. The majority of the posts are off topic nonsense.

When I was in college I wore one pair of shoes for my morning run. I ran from my apartment and ended at my apartment so those shoes always stayed there. My "morning run" clothes also stayed there as well. For the afternoon team workout I had another pair of running shoes and clothes in my locker. That way I didn't have to carry around a bag of clothes and running shoes with me.

Lol he's pissed for no reason. Chill out mane XD.