Who Thinks I Have A Running Shoe Problem?

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  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    I don't think it is unusual if you run a lot. When I exceed 300 miles (as tracked by Garmin Connect) I start looking for a new pair because the cushioning becomes degraded, and since the ones that I discard otherwise outwardly appear to be newer, it would be wasteful to toss them - I just keep them around to match what I'm wearing for non-run occasions or rotate them to the garage for yard work.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    A lot of running stores will recycle/donate old shoes. FWIW.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    This seems relevant
    https://dumbrunner.com/gear-news/2018/8/10/asics-urges-runners-to-replace-shoes-by-end-of-3rd-fiscal-quarter
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    FL_Hiker wrote: »
    You have a problem I wish I had... I have one pair of running shoes with 263 miles already on them. I’ll be due soon for a new pair but they’re so pricey 😞. It really sucks when it rains and you have to wear a wet pair the next morning on a long run.

    Which is why I always have two pair of running shoes at any given time. They get alternated, never used on consecutive days, always have an opportunity to properly dry and get logged in as gear on Garmin Connect. Yes, they usually wear out at the same time, but my local running shoe store usually has a deal if you buy two (pair) at a time. The pair the wore the best get used in the gym after retired from the road/trails.
  • Frogfisg
    Frogfisg Posts: 17 Member
    I have a swimsuit problem. Ten one-piece training suits, five training bikinis, three leisure bikinis and one retired racing suit. I have about 15 caps and three mesh pool gear bags. I am very colour coordinated lol :#
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    OldAssDude wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Why do you have so many pairs?

    Excellent question.

    When i first started power walking, i decided to go to a local state park and do a 5 mile power walk. Back then i only had 2 pair of regular sneakers (the cheap department store ones). the pair i wore, and the old pair that i cut the grass with.

    I got about 2.5 miles into the power walk and my feet where hurting so bad i didn't think i could take another step. At that point, either way i went i still had 2.5 miles to walk to get back to my car.

    The first thing i thought was... damn... if i'm going to do this every day i need much better shoes.

    After that i went on a quest for the perfect shoes for power walking and running. I learned a lot about shoes along the way. for example... the best power walking shoes are good running shoes, but not all good running shoes are good for power walking, and regular walking shoes will wear out very quickly if used for power walking. Running shoes are made to take a pounding. Walking shoes, not so much.

    Since my form has improved and my joints have become more developed, i tend to lean more towards the less cushioned shoes now, but the more cushioned ones i still use for recovery stuff.

    These shoes are accumulated over years.

    Why don't you get rid of the ones you don't use? Less fortunate people could make use of them if they're sitting in your closet?

    My thing is figure skating. Unless I reuse the blades I pass on my old skates to friends except for one pair of custom ones I can never part with
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    OldAssDude wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Why do you have so many pairs?

    Excellent question.

    When i first started power walking, i decided to go to a local state park and do a 5 mile power walk. Back then i only had 2 pair of regular sneakers (the cheap department store ones). the pair i wore, and the old pair that i cut the grass with.

    I got about 2.5 miles into the power walk and my feet where hurting so bad i didn't think i could take another step. At that point, either way i went i still had 2.5 miles to walk to get back to my car.

    The first thing i thought was... damn... if i'm going to do this every day i need much better shoes.

    After that i went on a quest for the perfect shoes for power walking and running. I learned a lot about shoes along the way. for example... the best power walking shoes are good running shoes, but not all good running shoes are good for power walking, and regular walking shoes will wear out very quickly if used for power walking. Running shoes are made to take a pounding. Walking shoes, not so much.

    Since my form has improved and my joints have become more developed, i tend to lean more towards the less cushioned shoes now, but the more cushioned ones i still use for recovery stuff.

    These shoes are accumulated over years.

    Why don't you get rid of the ones you don't use? Less fortunate people could make use of them if they're sitting in your closet?

    My thing is figure skating. Unless I reuse the blades I pass on my old skates to friends except for one pair of custom ones I can never part with

    Good idea. I may do that. Thanks.

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