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Getting Started

What is ShoeTracker and why do I need the app?

ShoeTracker helps you manage the lifecycle of your running shoes. The app tracks how many kilometers each shoe has run, recommends the best shoe daily based on rotation and wear, and warns you when it’s time to replace a shoe.

Core features:

  • Automatic import of running activities from Apple Health
  • Daily shoe recommendation with smart rotation algorithm
  • Wear indicator with lifespan tracking
  • Photo recognition of shoe boxes for quick setup
  • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How do I add my first shoe?
  1. Tap + in the Shoes view
  2. Take a photo (optional): Photograph the shoe box — the app automatically recognizes brand, model, size, and article number
  3. Complete details: Name, brand, and model are pre-filled if recognition was successful
  4. Initial mileage: If the shoe has already been worn, enter the existing kilometers — this ensures the wear indicator is accurate from the start
  5. Add tags (optional): e.g. “Tempo”, “Long Run”, “Trail” — this improves recommendations
  6. Tap Save

Tip: Photograph the side label of the box — that’s where all the relevant information is.

What happens on first app launch?

On first launch, a three-step onboarding guides you through setup:

  1. Welcome — Brief introduction to the app
  2. How it works — Explanation of photo recognition
  3. Permissions — Access to HealthKit (for running activities), notifications, and iCloud

All permissions are optional — the app works without HealthKit, you’d just need to enter activities manually.