Because we have become so accustomed to letting shoes do most of the work, it can take several months before we’re ready to regularly wear zero drops. In some cases, this transition can take years.
Remember, the goal here is to strengthen your feet to where you don’t need artificial support and stability. It’s best to start out running in a pair that has a lower heel than your current running shoes. Alternate between the two until you are comfortable just using the new pair.
You can continually buy shoes with lower heels until you’re ready for zero drops. This might be the safest route, but it’s admittedly the most expensive.
If you are looking to transition with just a single pair of zero drop shoes, you should check out this article. It has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will serve you well in your endeavors.
Whichever route you ultimately decide on, it’s vital to your health that you don’t rush it. Just to give you an idea how risky it is, veteran runners who thought they could speed up the process ended up injured for months.
Take your time. In this instance, it isn’t a race.