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Not so long ago, I ordered some top-of-the-line running shoes, and to say I was excited about their arrival would be an understatement. Knee troubles had kept me out of the game for a while, so I was bursting with energy and ready to reacquaint myself with all my favorite routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not three seconds after the mailman knocked on my door, I had snatched the package from his hands and slipped the shoes on, and after a quick lacing session, was on my way, but it wasn’t long before I was stopped in my tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although my knees no longer hurt (hooray), I was struck with another issue… foot pain. “Whyyyyy?”<\/em>, I cried into the heavens like a soap opera star, though the answer was crystal clear — I hadn’t broken in my new shoes before taking them for a spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve since learned my lesson, and to make sure you don’t make the same mistakes, I’ve composed this guide on how to break in running shoes to perfection!<\/p>\n\n\n

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How Long Does It Take To Break In New Running Shoes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, you should spend between 2 and 3 weeks breaking in your new running shoes, but here’s the thing… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breaking-in process isn’t just about adjusting your shoes to your feet, but adjusting your feet to your new shoes, and this takes time, especially if your new shoes are very different to your old ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you’re transitioning from a standard drop to a lower drop shoe, the muscles in your feet need extra time to acclimate — we’re talking 1–2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Have To Be Able To Walk Before You Can Run<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When those brand spanking new shoes arrive at your doorstep, feel free to try them on for size, but resist the urge to immediately go for a run as I did. Your first port of call is to simply wear them around the house as though they were a pair of slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may feel a little silly wearing your new sneaks with your He-Man jammies indoors, especially when answering the door, but this is the perfect way to acclimatize your feet to their new ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this period, you can…<\/p>\n\n\n\n