Breaking in New Shoes
Question: Hi Mary:
When breaking in new running shoes we often worry first about blisters. Can new shoes cause your legs to become unusually tired as well?
from Marcia
Hello Marcia: I have found that I like to break in shoes by wearing the running shoes for a few hours each day (not running) for about a week before I wear them for running. Actually, my personal experience is that my legs usually feel LESS tired when I wear a new pair of running shoes. However, I can easily understand how a new pair of shoes can leave your legs feeling tired at first, especially if they are a stiffer, heavier shoe than your previous shoes.