Quick Shoe Question (opinions)

[dragitoff]

I've been running in Newton Gravity for 2 years now and I just got my 3rd pair in this afternoon. One pair is being retired immediately as they've gotten their fair share of mileage (about 700-800 miles) and have been great shoes! The 2nd pair currently has about 500 miles on them and is holding up really well still, but I like keeping a 2nd pair to rotate between to keep the mileage on each pair down and keep me from wearing one out before a new pair is broken in.

My question is really people's opinion. I'm going to take my new pair out tomorrow for my first run. I'm currently tapering (12 miles tomorrow) for the WDW Full Marathon. This will be my 1st full marathon. Is there any reason to fear the new ones won't be broken in before the full marathon if I get a few good runs (maybe 20-30 miles before the full)?

Obviously if I develop a blister tomorrow on my run, I've answered my own question. Should I not chance fate and just stick with the current pairs I have until after the marathon or would I be ok trying to work the new ones in between now and then and possibly using them for the full if they feel good?

Technically, they're the exact same shoe, same size, width, etc.....The only thing different is teh color. With Newtons, the only other difference would be the wear on the lugs. I always seem to have a great first 100 miles or so in new Newtons. I don't know if it's because of the new lugs or just mental. Either way. Thanks for playing.

 

[cewait]

I am rarely concerned about a new pair of shoes as described. Especially shoes that are from the tri world. To air on the side of caution, run you first 2-3 miles as a loop. If anything feels hot, then switch out shoes. Otherwise, keep on flying. I have not had a significant issue with new rides (no change in model) in the last 6-7 years.

 

[booth22]

Hoping I don't jinx you, but you should be good to go. I've worn the same model of Newtons for a few years now and several times I've broken the "no new shoes for race day" rule and been fine. Nothing like a new pair of shoes to make you run a little faster- I wouldn't do this if I were changing brands, but in your case go for it!

 

[disney_runner]

I just did this last year with my trusty Asics. Got a new pair of the same model 2 weeks before the Relay. I probably had about 10-15 miles on them and wore them for 13.1. Got a PR! I'm just sayin...

 

[dragitoff]

As a brief update, I didn't get to read any replies before heading out Saturday morning (not that I would have listened anyway because I'm a stubborn man ) and I took my new shoes out for a run.

I was on pace to half-marathon PR, but only had to run 12 miles. Rather than push it the extra 1.1 mile and risk injury 2 weeks before the marathon, I stopped at the 12 mile marker. The shoes felt great. I'll probably take them out for at least 2 or 3 more runs including this Saturday's 8 mile run.

 

[magicLAL12]

I'll be breaking in new shoes this week and next while I'm tapering.. I'm doing the Marathon (and its my first) as well!

I was hoping to get in a long run with them but the snow here prevented that, and I certainly haven't wanted to get them soaked and ruined, so I have been still running in an old pair.

My new shoes are the same make/model/size as well, only a different color. I'm not really worried about them, and I think you should be fine too. As long as it isn't a HUGE change and you get some wear+tear in them, you should be fine to go!

Best of luck to you!!