If i count shoes from my 2020 line-up 12. Its hard to say goodbye to my shoes lol. currently have 6 I am actively using. 4 road shoes and 2 trail shoes. Keep up the fantastic content Matt
Cheers, Ryan! 👊🏼 You’ve got a big rotation! I’m the opposite in that I find it easy to get rid of shoes. Out with the old and in with the new. I always either sell or donate my old shoes. They never get thrown away.
OMG Matt! I just subscribed to your channel and was searching through some of your older posts. I ran across this one and loved it! I’m a fairly new runner at age 61 so I need all the help I can get these days. My wife and I moved to a new home a couple years ago and during the course of packing for the move I was horrified to see that she had 42 pairs of shoes!! Well fast forward to today and I now have 12 pairs of running shoes!! She reminds me about that every day ha ha!
By the way my favorites currently are the Puma Velocity Nitro 2, Endorfin Speed 2, and Adidas RC4. I’ll wait a while to upgrade to the newer versions later if necessary. I do occasionally use the Brooks Ghost 14, Asics Nimbus 23, and Adidas Supernova 2.
Thanks for being a part of the channel and especially going back to look at my past videos! Finding out your wife has 42 pairs of shoes is the best news possible; it means the upper limit of your collection is a long way off! 🤣
I usually have 3 pair... 2 trail, 1 road/ treadmill. I always look to see what's on clearance, then read the specs and reviews, before buying. I rarely spend over $80, often $60! I was laughing at first when you were talking about not wanting to run in dirty shoes. As a trail runner, that new shoe look goes away pretty darn quick! Lol I loved when you said dirty trail shoes are the sign of a life well lived. Those Path project shirts are so cool, I'll have to check them out! I probably won't buy any right now, since my treadmill shoes (Hoka Cliftons) are going to need to be replaced soon! 😆
I don’t think I really mean I don’t like running in dirty shoes. Well, I don’t want to run in dirty shoes, but I want to clean them less than that. So ultimately, the dirt stays. The only shoes I ever clean are trail shoes, because they get so caked in mud and whatnot that I just hose them off after a good and filthy run! I’m hearing from a lot of people the Clifton 7s can be bought for a good deal now the 8s are out!
I have learned my lesson. I always use running shoes for walking because I never just walk, I end up running 😇. So far I have 2 road shoes. And you are right, I need more 😉 Happy father's day!
Thanks for the Father’s Day wishes, Lesley! Due to some other comments, It appears I wasn’t clear about the whole walk/run thing. You’re right to use running shoes if you’re going to be running at all. When I said keep walking shoes separate from running shoes, I meant keep shoes you use for fitness activities separate from your everyday-run errands-type of shoes. Yes, I’m sure you need more, but how many more? (
My budget right now is maybe for two shoes. I’m not really into speed work so much , I really appreciate distance. I’ve been working my NB 1080v11 and I’m going to try a Salomon speed cross 5 for the trail. I’m thinking of the rebel v2 or that puma Matt mentioned for speed work with comfort but I just keep looking for more shoes that are similar to the 1080v11. Something that is supremely comfortable for long distances.
I find myself looking for those long distance comfortable shoes the most too! Luckily the Puma Deviate Nitros feel just as good at a slower pace as they do dropping the hammer! LMK if you get the Speed Cross 5s. I find Salomon shoes are a bit too narrow for me, so I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Yes I have 5 pairs that I rotate and a separate race shoe too... all Hokas though, Clifton 7- 2 pairs, Rincon 1 pair, Mach 4 - 1 pair, Carbon X - 1 pair. Carbon X -2 race pair. And newspaper too with a fan...soaked every run love Florida! 🤣🥵
Thanks for watching, Esther! Stick with it and I promise things will get easier. Oh, and run most of your miles slow enough that you can have a conversation. 👊🏼
Why do I need multiple pairs of shoes…. If my wife is allowed multiple pairs of shoes then so am I 🤣 🤣 . Currently only have 4 pairs in a rotation NB 1080 v 10 for longer slower runs and I jump between the reebok energy 2s and 3s for daily trainer. Also keep a pair of reebok run fast 2s in the gym bag for treadmill sessions. Really missing that Florida heat! Keeping my fingers crossed that things open up and I can get out there before the year is out!
Training for my first Marathon October 2024-October 2025. Really concerned about training in sFL summer. And I grew up here. I know how brutal it can get but I’ve never trained for 4hours a day outside. Atleast not in one session
@@its_Matt_B_ I am still getting use to it. I get some rocks. The best way I found is to use toe socks with them. My go to sock in races is injinji and Xoskin toesocks. They work great with the sandals. Rocks get in on me often so the socks work well. I see some folks in Ultras running in them without socks. Not sure how they do that.
3 pairs in my main rotation in addition to 1 pair for race day, 1 pair for the rain (usually a highly cushioned shoe that has moved out of my main rotation but I use for another 100 miles or so with lots of time between runs in them), and finally a trail shoe.
You bring up a good point about having that extra bad weather pair of shoes on standby. When my shoes are done with running, I rotate them into their next life of being walking around shoes. I’ll def grab those on a wet day before shoes in my main rotation.
I currently have 10 pairs of running shoes, though 1 of those I don’t get to use until my birthday next month. 2 of those pairs are nearing end-life and will likely be retired within next 20 miles or so. Basically, I like to have 1 super comfy recovery day shoe, 1 shoe that’s perfect for a long easy run, 2-3 pairs of daily training versatile shoes which are fine for longer efforts but can also pick it up a bit if needed, 2 pairs of faster effort/racing type shoes, a pair of trail shoes, and then maybe another 1-2 pairs that aren’t special in any way but you can throw on for an easy up-to-10k run just to eat up some miles on days where there’s really nothing on the plan.
@@its_Matt_B_ if I was limited to a single pair, I would go with the Saucony Rides. I wore nothing but these shoes for the first 3 years of running (multiple pairs of ride 8s, 9s, and 10s). They are a versatile daily trainer which can be used for workouts as well. I ran all 3 of my marathons in them comfortably, including all my training leading up to them as well.
@@its_Matt_B_ very nice. I assume you’ll be seeing one of the endorphin lineup and from what I’ve heard they’re a luxury tier not unlike the Rides, but just next level.
units in rotation .nike Invincible (my legs hurt days), adizero prime (i feel like a teen days), metaspeed sky (i feel like an elite days), magic speed (semi elite days) , ultra boost (grocery days) , nike free (kill my feet days), nike peg 36 (any other day). I tend to like slightly to firm shoes ...........but spoil my feet from time to time. BTW boost are heavy but are almost indestructible and really do not bottom out.
@@its_Matt_B_ hahahahahaha im more of a gym rat and dont seriously run but include it in my workout routine. ...............i also like shoes so some of those feelings might be more of excuses hahahaahahaha
I'm impressed you have two pairs waiting to be added. When will you add them? Do your current shoes need to reach a certain mileage before you'll add something new?
@@its_Matt_B_ nb 1080v10 waiting until beacon v2 gets to about 400 miles since i got 408 miles out of v1. Then saucony endorphin speed waiting until i do a tempo and race in nike zoomfly sp. Then after that race, breaking out the speeds since i am afraid once i start running in them, i will fall in love and not want to wear anything else
Currently have four pairs in my rotation: New Balance 1080v10 (daily trainer) / Nike Pegasus 36 (daily trainer) / Brooks Hyperion Tempo (track workouts) / La Sportiva Helios III (trail, mountains) I noticed something interesting: I haven't used the Pegasus in a month because I thought they had to be replaced earlier than expected (516km) but then I thought why not give them another chance, guess what they felt just fine after this longer break.
Solid rotation! Back when I wore Pegs exclusively, I would consistently put 950-1000kms in each pair before retiring them. I’m not saying you should take them this high, but they certainly last. I do remember though, how incredible a new pair felt after running in an old pair that long!
@@its_Matt_B_ Yeah my previous four pairs of Pegasus 34's lasted 650-800km. Not entirely sure what's going on with my 36's, they felt uncomfortably hard as if the midsole foam had died but I think I can still use them like once a week, stretching the breaks and giving the material time to recover 💪
I have 4 pair that are currently in my rotation, I will probably be adding a few more in the rotation soon. I am very interest in trying the new balance fresh foam more, it would be my 1st new balance running shoe.
8 pairs so far, but always pining for the next pair. My original Peg Turbo 2 have 400 plus, but can't seem to retire them. My wife calls me Imeldo Marcos for how many shoes I have,, will share video with her!!! 😆
If your wife already calls you Imelda Marcos, you owe it to your wife to live up to the name! Happy shopping! 🛍 (Remember to use my affiliate links 😉. I could retire if someone bought that many shoes! 🤣)
I rotate about 4 pair. I used to a little more picky about which shoes I used for certain runs. I'm just an average guy, just out enjoying myself. So, truthfully, for me it doesn't make much of a difference. Also, I have over 500 miles on my Brooks Ghost 12s. I have two brand new pairs, foam still feels good. Tread? Well... 😁
@@its_Matt_B_ They still feel great. The tread has seen better days, as you'd expect, but they're still very runnable. They're a bit on the heavy side for me, but a fantastic general use running shoe regardless.
Current rotation is 2 pairs of trail shoes and 8 road. As we all know, the optimum number of pairs is n+1, with n being the number you currently own. 😂
Good video. You really love those shirts! I'll try path projects later for sure. It was them or nathan for shorts and natuan shorts were 55 paths were like 75? Oi... I mean they are shorts but I know they must be great. I want to try brooks sherpa as well. So shoes lol.... I started with clifton 7.... at 250 miles I added mach 4 when ordering the mach 4 I got another pair of 7's because the 8 just came out and they were discounted. I have 300 on 7's and 40 on mach 4..... gotta tell you that you are right you can feel it and the 7's feel like they need to retire.... buuuut I have really wanted to try a pair of endorphin speeds and wouldn't you know it they were discounted too because the 2's just came out. Sooooo they should be arriving today. So on short 4 pairs 1 about to retire so really 3 lol.... unfortunately I seem to have some kind of hip issue... right hip outside feels like it has a bruise? When I walk around don't notice it much but when running it is a dull ache.... like I said feels like a bruise but I have not fallen on it. I have cut milage way back taken a day off then after 3 miles it bothers me enough to stop... I could probably keep going but it is annoying and instead of enjoying the run I keep feeling it and thinking about it....and when I rub it it hurts like a bruised area would
Sorry to hear about your hip pain. Does it hurt when you press on the area? If you press, can you find a specific spot that hurts? Good job on nabbing those deals while they’re available! I ordered a pair of Endo Speed, but the 2s, which I’m also expecting today! 👊🏼
@@its_Matt_B_ sweet looking forward to your first impressions! Yes it is in a specific area.... and if press on it I can feel it for sure... dull ache and also yes on specific spot
@@tommytfaa Do you have an orthopedic surgeon, or a doctor familiar with sports injuries, you can visit? An MRI may be in order, but your symptoms are consistent with a stress fracture. I’m keeping my 🤞it’s not and is nothing serious.
that leaves just one question:If i am not supposed to walk in my running shoes, do i have to carry another pair of shoes on my runs, do to the walking breaks? Walking breaks happen in more than 50% of my runs. Currently i got 64 pairs of running shoes in my rotation and another 28 pairs patiently waiting in their boxes to get the call for the first run....and one pair is on its way
🤔 great question. The answer is no. I should clarify that shoes used for running/walking (athletic purpose) ought to be separate from “running” shoes used to run errands/hang out. Yours could be the healthiest shoe rotation I’ve heard of, Thomas. When you can go over two months without wearing the same shoes twice, you’re winning!
@@its_Matt_B_ T am actually pretty close to that. Obviously i don`t use shoes from the winter half in the summer half and vice versa. Within each 6 month period, there are 4 pairs allowed to accompany on a run a maximum of 3 times per month. The rest of the runs i spread evenly. In my opinion, running mostly very slow, rotating constantly, eating well ( wholefood plant based), getting enough sleep and being outside for every sunrise ( i am doing that not as long as the other mentioned subjects, just since my retirement in early 2018) are my centerpieces of running injury free and happy. I also run twice a day almost every day since retirement, for my "long runs", i just change shoes and shirts between my 2 runs p.s. the incoming shoe is the Topo cyclone
@@thomasfritz2698 You’re loving your best life in retirement. I love the idea of being outside for every sunrise. Do you maintain a written schedule/spreadsheet to keep track of which shoes were used when?
@@its_Matt_B_ absolutely. That is the only thing i write down in my journal. In the column i got the 12 months, and in each row i got a shoe. So i know at any time the distance i ran in the shoe over the months of the year, but i only write down the month never the date....nobody cares, my joy in running is running, not looking at numbers in my journal ( that was very different in the 80th, when i wrote down everything about a run and enjoyed looking at it every other week). For me the value of my running is today only
If i count shoes from my 2020 line-up 12. Its hard to say goodbye to my shoes lol. currently have 6 I am actively using. 4 road shoes and 2 trail shoes. Keep up the fantastic content Matt
Cheers, Ryan! 👊🏼 You’ve got a big rotation! I’m the opposite in that I find it easy to get rid of shoes. Out with the old and in with the new. I always either sell or donate my old shoes. They never get thrown away.
OMG Matt! I just subscribed to your channel and was searching through some of your older posts. I ran across this one and loved it! I’m a fairly new runner at age 61 so I need all the help I can get these days. My wife and I moved to a new home a couple years ago and during the course of packing for the move I was horrified to see that she had 42 pairs of shoes!! Well fast forward to today and I now have 12 pairs of running shoes!! She reminds me about that every day ha ha!
By the way my favorites currently are the Puma Velocity Nitro 2, Endorfin Speed 2, and Adidas RC4. I’ll wait a while to upgrade to the newer versions later if necessary. I do occasionally use the Brooks Ghost 14, Asics Nimbus 23, and Adidas Supernova 2.
Thanks for being a part of the channel and especially going back to look at my past videos! Finding out your wife has 42 pairs of shoes is the best news possible; it means the upper limit of your collection is a long way off! 🤣
I usually have 3 pair... 2 trail, 1 road/ treadmill. I always look to see what's on clearance, then read the specs and reviews, before buying. I rarely spend over $80, often $60! I was laughing at first when you were talking about not wanting to run in dirty shoes. As a trail runner, that new shoe look goes away pretty darn quick! Lol I loved when you said dirty trail shoes are the sign of a life well lived. Those Path project shirts are so cool, I'll have to check them out! I probably won't buy any right now, since my treadmill shoes (Hoka Cliftons) are going to need to be replaced soon! 😆
I don’t think I really mean I don’t like running in dirty shoes. Well, I don’t want to run in dirty shoes, but I want to clean them less than that. So ultimately, the dirt stays.
The only shoes I ever clean are trail shoes, because they get so caked in mud and whatnot that I just hose them off after a good and filthy run!
I’m hearing from a lot of people the Clifton 7s can be bought for a good deal now the 8s are out!
@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks!! A shopping I will go! Lol
I have learned my lesson. I always use running shoes for walking because I never just walk, I end up running 😇. So far I have 2 road shoes. And you are right, I need more 😉 Happy father's day!
Thanks for the Father’s Day wishes, Lesley! Due to some other comments, It appears I wasn’t clear about the whole walk/run thing. You’re right to use running shoes if you’re going to be running at all.
When I said keep walking shoes separate from running shoes, I meant keep shoes you use for fitness activities separate from your everyday-run errands-type of shoes. Yes, I’m sure you need more, but how many more? (
i see make sence know then your calves get tight i kind of figured that on my own
My budget right now is maybe for two shoes. I’m not really into speed work so much , I really appreciate distance. I’ve been working my NB 1080v11 and I’m going to try a Salomon speed cross 5 for the trail. I’m thinking of the rebel v2 or that puma Matt mentioned for speed work with comfort but I just keep looking for more shoes that are similar to the 1080v11. Something that is supremely comfortable for long distances.
I find myself looking for those long distance comfortable shoes the most too! Luckily the Puma Deviate Nitros feel just as good at a slower pace as they do dropping the hammer!
LMK if you get the Speed Cross 5s. I find Salomon shoes are a bit too narrow for me, so I’d love to hear your thoughts.
1 i never had to run 2 pair before i notice changes when i get older too
The more you run, the more having more than one pair will benefit you!
Yes I have 5 pairs that I rotate and a separate race shoe too... all Hokas though, Clifton 7- 2 pairs, Rincon 1 pair, Mach 4 - 1 pair, Carbon X - 1 pair. Carbon X -2 race pair. And newspaper too with a fan...soaked every run love Florida! 🤣🥵
That’s a solid rotation, Tom. Hoka needs to put you on their payroll! 👊🏼
Hello!!! I don't really run, but I'm trynna get into it. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching, Esther! Stick with it and I promise things will get easier. Oh, and run most of your miles slow enough that you can have a conversation. 👊🏼
5.71.... going up slowly but surely!
It’s a slow process, but it’s moving in the right direction! Thanks for noticing, Tom! 👍🏼
Why do I need multiple pairs of shoes…. If my wife is allowed multiple pairs of shoes then so am I 🤣 🤣 . Currently only have 4 pairs in a rotation NB 1080 v 10 for longer slower runs and I jump between the reebok energy 2s and 3s for daily trainer. Also keep a pair of reebok run fast 2s in the gym bag for treadmill sessions. Really missing that Florida heat! Keeping my fingers crossed that things open up and I can get out there before the year is out!
I’m keeping my🤞for you too, although be careful what you wish for with the heat. 🥵
You’re right about you and your wife. A marriage should be equal! 😉
Training for my first Marathon October 2024-October 2025. Really concerned about training in sFL summer. And I grew up here. I know how brutal it can get but I’ve never trained for 4hours a day outside. Atleast not in one session
2 for now. Training for the LA Marathon and have Nike Air Zoom Winflo on the way. Thanks for the great videos!!!!
Training must just have got started for the LA Marathon! Have you run it before?
Great video. I go back and forth with many Hoka and Altras. Some times go very flat with Luna sandals.
How is it running in sandals? I always think it would be comfortable, until you get a little rock under your foot!
@@its_Matt_B_ I am still getting use to it. I get some rocks. The best way I found is to use toe socks with them. My go to sock in races is injinji and Xoskin toesocks. They work great with the sandals. Rocks get in on me often so the socks work well. I see some folks in Ultras running in them without socks. Not sure how they do that.
4 total shoes in the rotation:
2 daily trainers (Nike Peg 36, Brooks Glycerin 19) 1 tempo (Saucony Endorphin Speed), and 1 race shoe (Nike Vaporfly Next% 2)
Sounds pretty ideal! 👊🏼
3 pairs in my main rotation in addition to 1 pair for race day, 1 pair for the rain (usually a highly cushioned shoe that has moved out of my main rotation but I use for another 100 miles or so with lots of time between runs in them), and finally a trail shoe.
You bring up a good point about having that extra bad weather pair of shoes on standby. When my shoes are done with running, I rotate them into their next life of being walking around shoes. I’ll def grab those on a wet day before shoes in my main rotation.
I currently have 10 pairs of running shoes, though 1 of those I don’t get to use until my birthday next month. 2 of those pairs are nearing end-life and will likely be retired within next 20 miles or so.
Basically, I like to have 1 super comfy recovery day shoe, 1 shoe that’s perfect for a long easy run, 2-3 pairs of daily training versatile shoes which are fine for longer efforts but can also pick it up a bit if needed, 2 pairs of faster effort/racing type shoes, a pair of trail shoes, and then maybe another 1-2 pairs that aren’t special in any way but you can throw on for an easy up-to-10k run just to eat up some miles on days where there’s really nothing on the plan.
ASICS Nimbus 21: Long Easy Runs
Altra Torin 4: Versatile Daily Trainer
Brooks Revel 2: Reliable Nothing Special shoe
Puma Ultraride: Speedwork/Tempo/5k-10k shoe
Reebok Energy 1: My indoor treadmill shoe
Reebok Grow: Versatile daily trainer, can do tempos or longer runs
Hoka Bondi 7: recovery shoe, capped at about 12k in warmer weather or potentially very hot/blistery
Saucony Mad River: trail shoes
Saucony Ride ISO2: everyday to marathon
Saucony Kinvara 11: tempo runs, longer intervals, 10k-HM
That’s a great and well-rounded rotation, Jon! What would you choose if you could have only one pair of shoes?
@@its_Matt_B_ if I was limited to a single pair, I would go with the Saucony Rides. I wore nothing but these shoes for the first 3 years of running (multiple pairs of ride 8s, 9s, and 10s). They are a versatile daily trainer which can be used for workouts as well. I ran all 3 of my marathons in them comfortably, including all my training leading up to them as well.
@@JonsConsciousLife That’s high praise for the Rides. I’m at work now, but I think my first pair of Sauconys are waiting for me when I get home!
@@its_Matt_B_ very nice. I assume you’ll be seeing one of the endorphin lineup and from what I’ve heard they’re a luxury tier not unlike the Rides, but just next level.
units in rotation .nike Invincible (my legs hurt days), adizero prime (i feel like a teen days), metaspeed sky (i feel like an elite days), magic speed (semi elite days) , ultra boost (grocery days) , nike free (kill my feet days), nike peg 36 (any other day). I tend to like slightly to firm shoes ...........but spoil my feet from time to time. BTW boost are heavy but are almost indestructible and really do not bottom out.
You have a great rotation and I like how you have different shoes for different feelings, not runs. 👊🏼😃
@@its_Matt_B_ hahahahahaha im more of a gym rat and dont seriously run but include it in my workout routine. ...............i also like shoes so some of those feelings might be more of excuses hahahaahahaha
@@macoyupadoodle All feelings are valid, shoe feelings included! 😂
8 pairs in my rotation. 1 Trail pair, 1 is a race pair, other 6 are my normal distance trainers.
That’s a good rotation with a solid focus on distance trainers. Those are the bread and butter of our miles. 👊🏼
Torin 4.5 Plush, Escalante 2.5, Escalante Racers, LP6s, Superior 5....I know, I'm an Altra nerd 😅
Altra nerds are the best nerds! Nice rotation! 👊🏽
3 right now. 2 that I alternate every day and 1 for races.
That sounds perfect! I think having a pair of shoes kept only for racing makes races even more special!
5 pair that i rotate with 2 new ones waiting patiently to be added. i definitely have a running shoe addiction
I'm impressed you have two pairs waiting to be added. When will you add them? Do your current shoes need to reach a certain mileage before you'll add something new?
@@its_Matt_B_ nb 1080v10 waiting until beacon v2 gets to about 400 miles since i got 408 miles out of v1. Then saucony endorphin speed waiting until i do a tempo and race in nike zoomfly sp. Then after that race, breaking out the speeds since i am afraid once i start running in them, i will fall in love and not want to wear anything else
@@brendalogan3784 Good plan. I just had my first run in my Endo Speed 2s and you’re right to worry! 🤣
@@its_Matt_B_ awesome! Because of my addiction, i stay a generation behind to get them on sale. Speed v1 was $89!
@@brendalogan3784 That’s such a great way to get shoes! $89 for the v1 is an absolute bargain!
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I have two that I run in. The Pegasus 37 and Brooks Hyperion Tempo.
Those are two great options to cover all the types of runs. 👊🏼
I have 12 pairs, oh my! My go to shoes..... Nike winflo 7s, Brooks hyperion tempo's, Nike Pegasus 36.
12? Respect! 👊🏼
Great video!! Thank you for sharing!!
Currently have four pairs in my rotation:
New Balance 1080v10 (daily trainer) / Nike Pegasus 36 (daily trainer) / Brooks Hyperion Tempo (track workouts) / La Sportiva Helios III (trail, mountains)
I noticed something interesting: I haven't used the Pegasus in a month because I thought they had to be replaced earlier than expected (516km) but then I thought why not give them another chance, guess what they felt just fine after this longer break.
Solid rotation!
Back when I wore Pegs exclusively, I would consistently put 950-1000kms in each pair before retiring them. I’m not saying you should take them this high, but they certainly last. I do remember though, how incredible a new pair felt after running in an old pair that long!
@@its_Matt_B_ Yeah my previous four pairs of Pegasus 34's lasted 650-800km. Not entirely sure what's going on with my 36's, they felt uncomfortably hard as if the midsole foam had died but I think I can still use them like once a week, stretching the breaks and giving the material time to recover 💪
Easy day:Reebok Floatride Energy
Dailytraining:Reebok Floatride Energy V2
Tempo day:Reebok Floatride Energy V3
Fun day:Reebok Forever Floatride Energy
So, what’s your favorite shoe company? 🤣
@@its_Matt_B_ Floatride Energy Co
I have 4 pair that are currently in my rotation, I will probably be adding a few more in the rotation soon. I am very interest in trying the new balance fresh foam more, it would be my 1st new balance running shoe.
The Rebel V2 is generating a lot of hype! 🤔 I haven’t heard anything bad about it!
2 road shoes and 1 for trail. Brooks Ghost 13, Asics Nova Blast and Brooks Caldera. I would have 10 pairs but that's just not in the budget.
🤣 I’m with you. We would all have an unhealthy number of shoes if it weren’t for budget keeping us in check!
8 pairs so far, but always pining for the next pair. My original Peg Turbo 2 have 400 plus, but can't seem to retire them. My wife calls me Imeldo Marcos for how many shoes I have,, will share video with her!!! 😆
If your wife already calls you Imelda Marcos, you owe it to your wife to live up to the name! Happy shopping! 🛍
(Remember to use my affiliate links 😉. I could retire if someone bought that many shoes! 🤣)
@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks Matt, I see Alphaflys in my future lol
I rotate about 4 pair. I used to a little more picky about which shoes I used for certain runs. I'm just an average guy, just out enjoying myself. So, truthfully, for me it doesn't make much of a difference. Also, I have over 500 miles on my Brooks Ghost 12s. I have two brand new pairs, foam still feels good. Tread? Well... 😁
I bet the Ghosts are still pretty good at 500 miles. Mine have 446 and feel awesome! I plan on getting the new 14s when they’re released in September.
@@its_Matt_B_ They still feel great. The tread has seen better days, as you'd expect, but they're still very runnable. They're a bit on the heavy side for me, but a fantastic general use running shoe regardless.
Current rotation is 2 pairs of trail shoes and 8 road. As we all know, the optimum number of pairs is n+1, with n being the number you currently own. 😂
You could not be more correct. Math truly is the language of the universe!
Good video. You really love those shirts! I'll try path projects later for sure. It was them or nathan for shorts and natuan shorts were 55 paths were like 75? Oi... I mean they are shorts but I know they must be great. I want to try brooks sherpa as well.
So shoes lol.... I started with clifton 7.... at 250 miles I added mach 4 when ordering the mach 4 I got another pair of 7's because the 8 just came out and they were discounted. I have 300 on 7's and 40 on mach 4..... gotta tell you that you are right you can feel it and the 7's feel like they need to retire.... buuuut I have really wanted to try a pair of endorphin speeds and wouldn't you know it they were discounted too because the 2's just came out. Sooooo they should be arriving today. So on short 4 pairs 1 about to retire so really 3 lol.... unfortunately I seem to have some kind of hip issue... right hip outside feels like it has a bruise? When I walk around don't notice it much but when running it is a dull ache.... like I said feels like a bruise but I have not fallen on it. I have cut milage way back taken a day off then after 3 miles it bothers me enough to stop... I could probably keep going but it is annoying and instead of enjoying the run I keep feeling it and thinking about it....and when I rub it it hurts like a bruised area would
Sorry to hear about your hip pain. Does it hurt when you press on the area? If you press, can you find a specific spot that hurts?
Good job on nabbing those deals while they’re available!
I ordered a pair of Endo Speed, but the 2s, which I’m also expecting today! 👊🏼
@@its_Matt_B_ sweet looking forward to your first impressions! Yes it is in a specific area.... and if press on it I can feel it for sure... dull ache and also yes on specific spot
@@tommytfaa Do you have an orthopedic surgeon, or a doctor familiar with sports injuries, you can visit? An MRI may be in order, but your symptoms are consistent with a stress fracture. I’m keeping my 🤞it’s not and is nothing serious.
5 that I currently use, 8 total!
Easy runs: Ghost 12 & 13
Tempo: Endorphin Speed & Launch 8
Race: Endorphin Pro
That’s a sweet rotation! What are your other 3 and what are they used for?
@@its_Matt_B_ a couple pairs of Revel 3’s, & a pair of Revel 4’s, they are just my walking shoes now. Thx for making this video, it was very helpful!
You said it: Tools of the trade. Signs of a life well lived. Can neither confirm nor deny total # of running shoes…the Mrs. might be watching 😆
Smart play!
15 pairs & no. 16 Boston 10 are due tomorrow 👍🏃♂️😎
I’m expecting the Endo Speed 2 to be delivered today! 🎉
@@its_Matt_B_ did the Adidas Prime X (super stacker) not tickle your fancy at £220?
@@TonyJamesRunning I’d certainly like to run in them, but it’s not going to happen if I have to pay to play! 🤣
I have a total of 6 pairs. I know a few too many
I think most people watching this video would either say 6 pairs is perfect, or not nearly enough! 😆😉
@@its_Matt_B_ 4 of the 6 pairs are for Easy and/or Long Runs. And the other 2 are for up tempo runs
@@AbbeyRoad1962 that’s a good balance! 👊🏼
that leaves just one question:If i am not supposed to walk in my running shoes, do i have to carry another pair of shoes on my runs, do to the walking breaks? Walking breaks happen in more than 50% of my runs.
Currently i got 64 pairs of running shoes in my rotation and another 28 pairs patiently waiting in their boxes to get the call for the first run....and one pair is on its way
🤔 great question. The answer is no. I should clarify that shoes used for running/walking (athletic purpose) ought to be separate from “running” shoes used to run errands/hang out.
Yours could be the healthiest shoe rotation I’ve heard of, Thomas. When you can go over two months without wearing the same shoes twice, you’re winning!
@@its_Matt_B_ T am actually pretty close to that. Obviously i don`t use shoes from the winter half in the summer half and vice versa. Within each 6 month period, there are 4 pairs allowed to accompany on a run a maximum of 3 times per month. The rest of the runs i spread evenly.
In my opinion, running mostly very slow, rotating constantly, eating well ( wholefood plant based), getting enough sleep and being outside for every sunrise ( i am doing that not as long as the other mentioned subjects, just since my retirement in early 2018) are my centerpieces of running injury free and happy. I also run twice a day almost every day since retirement, for my "long runs", i just change shoes and shirts between my 2 runs
p.s. the incoming shoe is the Topo cyclone
@@thomasfritz2698 You’re loving your best life in retirement. I love the idea of being outside for every sunrise.
Do you maintain a written schedule/spreadsheet to keep track of which shoes were used when?
@@its_Matt_B_ absolutely. That is the only thing i write down in my journal. In the column i got the 12 months, and in each row i got a shoe. So i know at any time the distance i ran in the shoe over the months of the year, but i only write down the month never the date....nobody cares, my joy in running is running, not looking at numbers in my journal ( that was very different in the 80th, when i wrote down everything about a run and enjoyed looking at it every other week). For me the value of my running is today only
5 Pairs at the moment and about 8 in boxes😂😂
8 in boxes? Are you waiting for your current rotation to wear out? What do you have on deck and did you get them at a good price?
@@its_Matt_B_ Yep make that 9 as I brought a pair today😂 I only use them once my current ones wear out. Some I have brought and some I was gifted.
Question: “ How many pairs of running shoes?”
Answer: “YES”
🤣 ⬆️ Best answer!
14 pairs in rotation, this has got to stop 🤣🤣
It will never stop. Sorry.
How many? Not enough 😂😂 always need more and more …
“Not enough” is the only honest answer! 😆
Too embarrassed to say lol
Hi my name is Don, and I’m a running shoe addict😔
This is a safe space, Don. Welcome to your tribe! 😆
@@its_Matt_B_ thanks Matt , intervention may be my next option 🤞
@@montesquieu5180 On the bright side, no one ever overdosed on running shoes, so is it really a problem? 🧐
Oh wait, am I an enabler? 🤔
@@its_Matt_B_ lol