Do you rotate different drop shoes?

There is no such "importance". Before the minimalism movement there were no low drop training shoes, and we weren´t more injured back then.

It is much cheaper to switch surface and rotate between flat and hilly runs.

I don't drop my shoes, so no. I usually just set them down on the floor.

Or when running, they just go where my feet go, unless they're poorly made of course.

For that reason, I prefer shoes that don't have high heels underneath because that makes them quite awkward and can lead to injuries.

I rotate 3 pairs. Kinvaras (low heel), Hoka (low heel), and Pegasus (high). I do most of my running in Pegasus. I didn't go out with the intention of buying these for injury prevention (one pair was a gift), but I have enjoyed a long stretch of injury-free running after I started rotating different shoes. I'd say at least there's some benefit to doing some very easy runs in a low drop shoe if you are always in high drops 90% of the time. Just go slow in them.

Yeah I've always done this as was told it gives your calves/peroneals/knees etc different forces to work with, and different bits get a rest.

I just wondered if elites do, seeing as many are nike/Adidas etc athletes are seemingly in high stack/ high drop shoes all the time.

I do.

Sorry, you,re not being funny (and quit being a Child and report my posts).

Peg 39 for normal runs, vapor for tempos, dragon for racing

I tried that and it didn’t work for me. I seem to do better rotating shoes that feel different for reasons other than having a very different drop.

Yes but rotate between 0, 2, 6, and 8. High drop shoes are the devil

Yea it may Seem this way however, my only knowledge is based on youtube videos many of which are partially to fully directed by sponsorship and only show a glimpse of an athletes overall training. I have definitely seen some videos where it is obvious someone is wearing a non-ideal shoe for warmup or workout and specifically remember LOL'ing at one where someone was walking around in vaporflys pre warmup(talking to the camera), then switched to something else before he started the workout.

Also, it is my understanding that an athlete under sponsorship only has to wear that brand during visible events. Therefore he/she could be utilizing a quiver of shoes throughout the week. Think about it. Say you really like a specific shoe for long runs then get picked up by Saucony. Keep doing what works for you then bust out the Endorphin Pro on race day.

I don't think I've ever ran in a 12 drop. Is it possible a high drop gave a rocker effect before rockers existed? Is there a benefit to this?

I get to 6-8mm Hokas for long run to cushion and usually opt out for 4 and less for shorter run so I can work the way I run. but as said above, I think it's important to take into account surfaces and experience. Already ran with some elites that keep carbon even for slow run but they have unlimited shoes and been running for years and years

I had plantar fasciitis and ankle issues galore. Was running in size 12.5 Saucony Triumph 18 I think, maybe 8mm drop, don't know.

Got some Altras size 13 and my injuries went away. I think it's because of the wide toe box giving my feet room to spread out.

The zero drop of the shoe perhaps helped my ankle. It doesn't hurt and I can run without pain.

I guess people who like Altras like the alot. I'm one of those people. Bought pairs to work in, and walk around in. They feel like slippers, so comfortable.