How Many Running Shoes Do You Actually Need?
One pair is fine. Two is better. Five is a hobby. Here's how to build a rotation that earns its shelf space.
Most runners need exactly one good shoe. If you run three times a week, a versatile daily trainer like the Novablast 5 covers easy runs, long runs and the odd tempo.
Once you run four or five times a week, a second pair starts to pay for itself. Alternating shoes gives foam time to recover and spreads the load across slightly different rides.
The classic rotation is a daily trainer, a max-cushion shoe for recovery and long days, and a racing shoe for workouts and race day. Add a trail shoe if your routes leave the pavement.
Whatever you buy, track the miles. Most foams lose their life somewhere between 500 and 800 km, and your legs will notice before the outsole does.
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