Multiple pairs of super shoes?

First year I only had vaporfly during cross country and pretty much only wore them during races and very sparingly in a few track workouts but mostly trainers, during track I wore them during all workouts and raced in spikes, and during the new cross country season I bought a new pair and used my old pair for workouts and long runs and just however I wished and it was really nice for training.

You could totally get another pair and use your older pair for workouts now, I think as a fast tempo/workout shoe they have at least 300 miles on them.

I have about 10 pair

Got the pink VF and green ones when they first came out. Then ordered new colors. Then got the AF and ordered a second pair. Then got the 3.0 ones and bought 2 new pairs of 2.0 VF cause they were on sale. Also have the dragonflys and cc shoe ones as well.

That's a 10-4 there buddy

Hmmm? I actually had to stop an think about it.

-4%s from 2019 - Maybe 150-175 miles on them. Currently using for indoor speed workouts. Still amazingly have a bit of 'pop' in them.

-Pink VF 200+ miles used for Parkruns and now for 'tempo' runs.

-Second pair Pristine Pink VF maybe 25 miles on them from 5Ks - Saving for next marathon or a 1/2

- Muzuno Wave Rebellion Pro <50 miles? Used for one 1/2 marathon and a 10K

-Asics Meta Speed Sky 50ish? Using for Parkruns which are my tempo/second hard run of the week.

2 Hokas and Nike 'normal shoes for non hard days. I think it a good idea to rotate different brands and models if you can find shoes that work for you.

All of the above may seem like a lot of shoes, but I think it helps me to run and race uninjured. Also being retired I sort of allow myself to splurge (I don't have a lot of other vices). Note, all of the above shoes were purchased 'on sale' or at other deep discount.

If you got the money, why not? Pros are running all their workout in super shoes since they have an infinite supply. So really up to you.

You can usually find Vaporflys on pretty good deals now a days so that helps.

Yeah, this is what I figured but was curious how others used them in rotation. I guess the bigger personal justification was whether it was worth it to have $500 worth of shoe for my mediocre training but I honestly think it might be because my workouts in Vaporflys vs my usual adidas Boston trainers is pretty stark.

Also, what are peoples thoughts on Vaporfly 3s? I'm trying to keep my eyes out for good discounts on the old Vapors but can't find many size 11s. I know a few outlets near me for Nike and Adidas that have had super shoe deals in the past but would also be willing to try another brand if there's a strong contender.

This is what I do. I buy a new pair of VFs once a year or so and use the previous pair for workouts. Currently racing in the VF3s and working out in the Next 2s. The 3s feel a little softer and more stable than previous versions, but I'd say they perform roughly the same. I also have the AF2s, raced one marathon in them and wasn't a huge fan but I use them for harder long runs sometimes. My next supershoe purchase will likely be the AF3s depending on what the early reviews say.