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[loves2run]

You know you have a problem when your shoe cupboard has more runners than work/casual shoes. It used to be that I would use the same pair of runners for everything; now I have a different pair for running in dry weather, running in wet weather (the old shoes), trail shoes, gym shoes (can't use good runners for this) etc. I find it hilarious. I challenge you to outdo my collection...

[lavenderlilly]

Hi loves2run.

I know exactly what you're talking about...
I have a pair (maybe 2) for different occassions. I also like having different brands - Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Puma,... (you name it, I've go it).
Also a few pairs of sports sunnies, each a different colour for a sunny, bright or a dull day.
LL

[milov]

I accept your challenge...

my current stable includes
racing flats: 4 pairs
road shoes: 4 pairs
light weight road shoes: 1 pair
road shoes (retired from road and delegated to trail duties): 3 pairs
trail shoes: 1 pair
road shoes (retired from road and delegated to trail duties then retired from trail and awaiting their final service as work shoes): 6 pairs

shoes currently in transit from overseas: 1 pair

Just call me Imelda!

[tim]

I know someone who gave away half her trail shoes to a charity store leaving her with only 80 pair left. I am sure she has started to rebuild her collection by now.

I am only running in 2 pair and a pair of five fingers at the moment.

[littleblackpug]

I have 6 pairs in active service: 2x road shoes, 2x trail shoes, 1x dog walking (recently retired from running) and 1x Five Fingers.

Just a theory, but I think having a couple of pairs on rotation helps prevent injury.

[milov]

tim, on Jun 4 2008, 09:38 PM, said:

I know someone who gave away half her trail shoes to a charity store leaving her with only 80 pair left. I am sure she has started to rebuild her collection by now

I stand humbled!

[loves2run]

littleblackpug, on Jun 4 2008, 08:58 PM, said:

I have 6 pairs in active service: 2x road shoes, 2x trail shoes, 1x dog walking (recently retired from running) and 1x Five Fingers.

Just a theory, but I think having a couple of pairs on rotation helps prevent injury.

Oooo I forgot about my dog walking ones! Also retired from running. Can't say these shoes are a waste of money. It just goes to show that we use them in other ways after we're done running in them.

[Spud]

tim, on Jun 5 2008, 12:38 PM, said:

I know someone who gave away half her trail shoes to a charity store leaving her with only 80 pair left. I am sure she has started to rebuild her collection by now.

Was said someone the same person I scored a couple of pairs off??

I am currently rotating 6 pairs of shoes.

3-trail
3-road

[tim]

Spud, on Jun 5 2008, 01:34 PM, said:

Was said someone the same person I scored a couple of pairs off??

yes.

go for dinner and we all came out with a pair of trail shoes. now that is hospitailty.

[lavenderlilly]

I also use my ex-road runners which are no longer good for trail/grass running for lawn mowing.

[ads]

Impressive...80? Sweet jesus

In rotation

2 workhorses
3 lightweight trainers
2 flats
2 spikes
1 XC shoe

Not in rotation AKA clogging up space
1 flat
2 lightweight trainers
3 workhorses
1 Frees

The space cloggers will soon to be heading to a more worthy owner.

[Danny]

lavenderlilly, on Jun 5 2008, 01:46 PM, said:

I also use my ex-road runners which are no longer good for trail/grass running for lawn mowing.

Me too!!

[walshy2]

In use

1 Asics Gel Racer
1 Asics DS
4 Asics Gel Nimbus (love the series 10)
1 Nike Air Pegasus

Retired to garage for lawn duties

3 - Nimbus

[Fossil]

Wow!
Mr frugal here has just
1 Brooks spikes for track/XC
1 NB 205 flats for road racing
1 Nike Frees 3.0 for road training

Spikes/flats occasionally used instead of barefeet if terrain not suitable
EDIT: oops - i lied - 1 x Fivefingers

Edited by Fossil, 05 June 2008 - 09:20 PM.

[Olmy]

I have 1 pair of Asics Virage.

[thomo]

tim, on Jun 5 2008, 01:43 PM, said:

yes.

go for dinner and we all came out with a pair of trail shoes. now that is hospitailty.

What size foot is she

[YumHallucinogens]

All I need is the air that I breathe... and my one pair of runners.

[Didge]

1 x NB 1062
1 x Asics Gel Kayano 14
1 x Adidas Response
1 x Asics Blackhawk
1 x Asics Gel Nimbus 9

[Phoenix]

One pair of shoes in use.

One old pair in reserve for the wet.

That's it.

[Sunset]

I only keep three pair in use.

Older pair (Asics Nimbus) - used for cycling to/from work and the pool. Very much past their prime.
Old pair (Mizuno Inspire) - used for walking and wet-weather running. Still have a couple of hundred km's left in them
New pair (Saucony Hurricane) - all normal running

[RunnerMick]

I've gone from wearing a pair of Asics Kayano 12 for all running, to the current line-up...

In rotation..

1 x pair of Asics Kayano 14 - long training runs
1 x well worn pair of Asics Kayano 14 - wet weather/off-road running
1 x pair of Mizuno Elixer 2 (won) - short training runs
1 x pair of Asics DS Trainers - long races
1 x pair of Asics DS Racers - short races

Edited by soopermick, 06 June 2008 - 05:57 PM.

[crowpower]

Danny said:

QUOTE (lavenderlilly @ Jun 5 2008, 01:46 PM)
I also use my ex-road runners which are no longer good for trail/grass running for lawn mowing.



Me too!!

Me three!

[RunBare]

2 pairs of five fingers (winter and summer) and sometimes I even wear them Mostly i leave them at home and run in my favourite pair of Nike 0.0 - my feet.

Edited by RunBare, 06 June 2008 - 08:00 PM.

[Spud]

Oh to be able to run trails barefoot.
I ran barefoot again today, try to a least once a week and just love it.
Ok, I'm soft and only running on a grass oval but the feeling of wet grass on the soles of my feet, the wind in my hair, the freedom and simplicity is invigoratingly refreshing.

When I grow up I wanna be like Runbare.

[Colsy]

Only two in use:

Asics Nimbus 9
Saucony Pro Grid

But I want:

Asics Nimbus 10
Asics DS Trainer
Nike Free 5.0

[EyeoftheTiger]

All i use is my 1 pair of asics gel kayanos thats all i need

I would have more if they weren't so expensive !

[mgi11a]

1 Pair of Mizuno Nexus 1000km, (recently retired)
1 Pair of Mizuno Inspire 3. 853km (shorter training runs)
1 Pair of Mizuno Inspire 4. 601km (long runs and races)
1 Pair of Saucony Omni 6. 150km (scrap heap, hate them, still give blisters)

1 Pair of ????? Needed to replace the Saucony's

Cheers

mgi11a

[RunBare]

Spud, on Jun 6 2008, 08:16 PM, said:

Oh to be able to run trails barefoot.
I ran barefoot again today, try to a least once a week and just love it.
Ok, I'm soft and only running on a grass oval but the feeling of wet grass on the soles of my feet, the wind in my hair, the freedom and simplicity is invigoratingly refreshing.

When I grow up I wanna be like Runbare.

Imgaine how good it feel one day to get out there with your bare feet on some awesome trails. GlassHouse is the place I think

[tim]

To just head out the door with only a cap, a pair of shorts and my bare feet sounds good to me.

[StellaBella]

Hmmm... well I have some catching up to do!

1 x Brooks Glycerin
1 x Brooks Trance (just about retired)
1 x Nike Frees (not used for running)
1 x Nike Air Max (for the gym)

I plan on getting Asics Nimbus & maybe Asics DS (not the racers)

However, these runners form part of a larger shoe collection that extends to approx 80 pairs (not inclusive of 7 pairs of thongs).

I love shoes

Edited by StellaBella, 06 June 2008 - 09:52 PM.

[sunny1]

Old shoes, new shoes.

Life is simple.

[SouthAustralian]

I don't mean to be sexist/controversial......but why do some women HAVE TO have so many shoes....I just dont get it. Surely two is enough....one to run in, and one as back up....what have I missed here....? Is it just a girl thing?
Frank in SA

PS my two pairs are both NIKE pegasus

Edited by SouthAustralian, 07 June 2008 - 04:31 PM.

[Spectre]

I just keep 2 pairs of Asics Nimbus in active running service at any given time. One pair newish, the other half worn out. Also have the most recently retired pair for walking where it's grotty and a brand new pair still in it's box waiting for introduction to active service.

[milov]

milov, on Jun 4 2008, 08:26 PM, said:

I accept your challenge...

my current stable includes
racing flats: 4 pairs
road shoes: 4 pairs
light weight road shoes: 1 pair
road shoes (retired from road and delegated to trail duties): 3 pairs
trail shoes: 1 pair
road shoes (retired from road and delegated to trail duties then retired from trail and awaiting their final service as work shoes): 6 pairs

shoes currently in transit from overseas: 1 pair

Just call me Imelda!

SouthAustralian, on Jun 7 2008, 12:29 AM, said:

I don't mean to be sexist/controversial......but why do some women HAVE TO have so many shoes....I just dont get it. Surely two is enough....one to run in, and one as back up....what have I missed here....? Is it just a girl thing?
Frank in SA

PS my two pairs are both NIKE pegasus

Hey SouthOz,

Are you questioning my masculinity?

[StellaBella]

SouthAustralian, on Jun 7 2008, 05:29 PM, said:

I don't mean to be sexist/controversial......but why do some women HAVE TO have so many shoes....I just dont get it. Surely two is enough....one to run in, and one as back up....what have I missed here....? Is it just a girl thing?
Frank in SA

PS my two pairs are both NIKE pegasus

*shrugs*
It's genetic... I don't question it anymore than I question the colour of my eyes or the size of my fro!
(bought another pair today... so add a +1 to my last post)

[SouthAustralian]

milov, on Jun 7 2008, 05:08 PM, said:

Hey SouthOz,

Are you questioning my masculinity?

Hmmmm....that depends....
Before I respond formally can you please supply me with details of your weight, height, age, arm length and if you have any previous experience in martial arts/boxing/fighting?
I will then give a considered, measured response.
Thank you for your time and effort in supplying these details and a response will be forthcoming in due time.
Yours
Frank in SA

[tim]

milov, on Jun 7 2008, 05:38 PM, said:

Are you questioning my masculinity?

not at all Imelda

[SouthAustralian]

milov, on Jun 7 2008, 05:08 PM, said:

Hey SouthOz,

Are you questioning my masculinity?

Upon second reflection of your communication with me, I can see the masculine logical flow of your purchases.
Each shoe, that you have described, is for a different purpose, and in full accordance with the BPT (Blokes Practical Theory), each pair of shoes is required and necessary.
Just as a blokey bloke needs a tool shed full of different tools, then a real man might need a range of running foorwear to suit the many and varied surfaces that he might find, unlike some women who buy shoes only for the colour, men buy shoes for the gutsy, practical usage that is required. therefore Milov your masculinity has not only been acknowledged, but also affirmed.
Yours...again
Frank in SA

Edited by SouthAustralian, 07 June 2008 - 07:01 PM.

[Littlesim]

Brooks Radius 6 - 2 pairs (1 pair aged, 1 pair ok)
Brooks T4 racers - 3 pairs (1 pair almost gone, 1 pair 5 races old, 1 pair worn once)
New Balance 902 - 1 pair (almost goners)

Next on list - lightweight trainer that I will run Melbourne marathon in (possibly Saucony Grid A2)

It's interesting some peoples attachment to shoes. I see them as car tyres for people. Expensive consumables that hurt the hip pocket but the choice of the correct ones is crucial. Unless you run barefoot...

[trailpuddin]

I've often thought of starting a traditional runners club, throw away the GPS, heart rate monitors, NASA shoes, compression pants etc and get back to basics with just you and a pair of dunny's and the world to explore. Having read this thread I'm starting to think it would be a club with no members...is the traditional runner now an extinct breed?

[TFive]

Current shoes ASIC 2130 - I was remarking how great they are, that was until after 26kms today - I have blisters on blisters. I suppose that's just the wearing in phase or running in wet socks ?

ASIC Kayano - backup wet weather shoes

Mizuno Nirvana - recently retired on 1200 kms - will keep just in case another backup pair is needed !

[walshy2]

walshy2, on Jun 5 2008, 09:12 PM, said:

In use

1 Asics Gel Racer
1 Asics DS
4 Asics Gel Nimbus (love the series 10)
1 Nike Air Pegasus

Retired to garage for lawn duties

3 - Nimbus

late addition courtesy of my Saturday purchase,

Another DS Trainer (current model), couldn't resist as the price was slashed in readiness for the new model. will break in and use for the Syd Mara in Sept

[TFive]

walshy2, on Jun 8 2008, 06:36 PM, said:

late addition courtesy of my Saturday purchase,

Another DS Trainer (current model), couldn't resist as the price was slashed in readiness for the new model. will break in and use for the Syd Mara in Sept

I'm after some DS trainers - were they on sale ? where ?
You've decided to do a full marathon ? that's great news

[walshy2]

TFive, on Jun 8 2008, 06:53 PM, said:

I'm after some DS trainers - were they on sale ? where ?
You've decided to do a full marathon ? that's great news

Hi TFive

Yes have decided after seven halfs I should do a full. My trouble has always been staying injured free as I ramp up the training km's. Did 26.5 today and felt good so that is a good sign

Back to the shoes, got them on sale $169 rather than $219. Could have probaby got them cheaper Online from US, but as I was in the store couldn't resist. I dont think I am allowed to mention store names on this site, but I'll send you a message to let you know

rgds
walshy

Edited by walshy2, 08 June 2008 - 07:05 PM.