Do you have to break in running shoes?

Question

i bought some new running shoes and i ran with them for 2 miles and half.

it hurt my ankles afterwards.

how long do i have to wait till i break them in?

Answer 1

I never experienced a "break in period" with running shoes,  if I try them on....see they fit my type of foot........I can wear any of them the next day for a run and have no problems.  My feet are tough though from yrs. of basketball, I have calluses in the right places.  If within another run or two it doesn't get better I'd take them back and find some that feel better.

Answer 2

if you wear the shoes every day it will generally take about 1-1 1/2 weeks. I would say if you ankles keep hurting after 2 weeks than you should look into getting a new pair of shoes because this pair of shoes probable aren't working for you. Good luck with the shoes