How far do you use running shoes? 100 miles?

stanmann571

300-500 before they're retired to walkers only. Another 300-500 before they're fully retired... and that depends on tread/upper wear.

Price 80-200 I trust my guys at my fleet feet, that they are looking out for my best interests and the best interest of my feet.

I'll try to rebuy at amazon for less(usually get a couple spare pairs when I get fitted)

TavistockToad

clayelliott847 wrote: »

Last time I bought running shoes, they said they were good for 100 miles. That seems far, but not really. Some people run that in a month. How often do you buy a new pair?

generally 300 to 500 is quoted. my current ones have about 500 miles on them and look to be ok - i am not feeling any adverse effects on them. my previous pair i could see the wear after 4-500 miles so they have been retired.

100 miles of wear sounds like a cheap shoe to me.

rybo

I'd be irate if a pair of shoes only lasted me 100 miles.
Back when I ran more and tracked mileage, I tried to get 500-700 miles from shoes. Some though wore out at just over 300. I don't track mileage anymore and run in much more minimal type shoes, mostly on trails. They wear out when they wear out, I don't retire them at a set number.

generallyme2

I wear Brooks. I can get 400-500 mi out of mine (about 6 months) but then I whine and fuss about paying for a new pair so I struggle along on those for another 50 or so before getting another pair I pay $120 and usually wait for a sale before I purchase.

I also use a different pair for cardio machines/weight lifting. I'll keep the old pair and use them for that or sometimes for gardening because ugh they are pricey.

BrianSharpe

I usually get at least 500 km / 300 miles out of a pair of shoes (I go through 3 or 4 pairs per year) Who is the "they" who said that they're good for 100 miles?

TavistockToad

BrianSharpe wrote: »

I usually get at least 500 km / 300 miles out of a pair of shoes (I go through 3 or 4 pairs per year) Who is the "they" who said that they're good for 100 miles?

The sales person to get the OP going back every few weeks probably!

VeronicaA76

I usually buy a new pair every 3 months or so. I do a lot of working out outside in the desert so they tend to get torn up by the elements.

HardcoreP0rk

allyphoe wrote: »

300-500 is what the Fleet Feet said I could expect to get out of a typical pair of running shoes.

I concur. On the low end (300 mi) I place lighter weight shoes that I do races and speed work in. My more sturdy trainers I place at the high end. You can track miles against your shoes with the garmin connect app.

HardcoreP0rk

generallyme2 wrote: »

I wear Brooks. I can get 400-500 mi out of mine (about 6 months) but then I whine and fuss about paying for a new pair so I struggle along on those for another 50 or so before getting another pair I pay $120 and usually wait for a sale before I purchase.

I also use a different pair for cardio machines/weight lifting. I'll keep the old pair and use them for that or sometimes for gardening because ugh they are pricey.

If you go through a lot of running shoes, I would recommend the VIP program at Road Runner sports. You get free shipping, lots of discounts, and you can test drive your shoes for up to 90 days. This is excellent for getting your size and fit perfect.

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content1.jsp?contentId=1000050&contentId=1000050&cm_sp=footer-_-vip_benefits-_-footer_links

DancingMoosie

I buy last year's model when it goes on sale, so around $55 for a $120 shoe.

andysport1

I've always worked on 300 miles, my trainers still look brand new and there is no sign of wear at all

nowine4me

I wear Hoka One and replace them every 4 months (keep a reminder) . The current running shoes become my slop shoes (used on rainy days and my slop shoe become my walking shoes. The old walking shoes go in the garbage -- and so is the circle of running shoe life.

heybales

I've discovered with the changes that some brands make yearly - I really want last years model.
Actually, the Kinvara's it's 2 years back at this point, the changes they made I don't like. And considering still available on Amazon and still about same price - I must not be alone.

Bluepegasus

I wear Asics Cumulus, and I retire them after 500 miles. That used to be about a year for me, but now I'm training for a marathon, that's not long at all before I've run them out!

richardpkennedy1

Until they start falling apart!

WandaVaughn

This is something I've been thinking about, too.

I bought my shoes in fall of '15 in the last few weeks of C25K and then ran a 5K Turkey Trot. 2016 was a very bad year health-wise. Didn't run at all. This year started fresh with C25K, C210K, and now training for HM. But I've lost nearly 60 pounds since I started. Probably hit the cushioning a good wallop back at the beginning of the year. Thinking I might need a new pair before too long. The Asics have been good for me.

Ebony_The_Cat

Saucony Kineta Relay only gets me about 250 miles. I rotate 3 pair at the same time. Some colors are only $40 so I don't mind their short shelf life.

stanmann571

richardpkennedy1 wrote: »

Until they start falling apart!

or you do... likely you will start getting injuries before your shoes show notable wear.

clayelliott847

Thanks for all the replies. I have one I am retiring to just weightlifting or other muddy wear. The other newer pair should last me a year. If I get serious about a marathon, I will make sure I buy a new pair to run in.

heybales

If by weight lifting you truly mean like, weight lifting like squats and deads and OHP - squishy running shoes not a good idea at all - not stable and can easily ruin form and cause injury.

Retire to lawn mowing shoes or such.

Flat solid Converse is lifting shoes on decently cheap budget.