How often do you need to buy new running shoes?

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  • waylandcool
    waylandcool Posts: 175 Member
    I got about 7 months (Labor Day to mid-Feburary) out of my last pair but I run on the treadmill alot in the winter so that is easier on the shoes. I'm back to running outside now so I'll probably blow these out by July.

    I tend to stick with New Balance as I have wide feet and they seem to fit me better. I got fitted for mine at a New Balance store and I think they were about $140.00. I just use them for running as I have a pair of cross trainers for classes and a cheaper pair of trail runners for every day use.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    great post! how do you know when to replace them?

    i usually go by miles..around 350 I will look to replace them. They might look fine cosmetically, but it's often hard to tell if cushioning properties etc have been compromised.

    I track all my miles per shoe with nike+
  • mortyfit
    mortyfit Posts: 354 Member
    I have three different pairs, depending on what type of run I am planning. My minimalist shoes for 5k and treadmill running (Saucony Kinvara) will probably only last about 250 miles total; my other Sauconys (Cortana) are my regular training run shoes and marathon shoes, and I expect them to give me between 350-400 (about 4 months). I have some Asics Gel Noosa (Tri 7) for 10k-15k races, so I don't use them very often......will probably have them for quite a long time.

    I buy all my shoes for 50% off or less by watching the sales on www.nationalrunningcenter.com, and by shopping at runners' expo events prior to big races. So I've never paid more than $75 for a pair of running shoes, and as little as $45.

    Great ideas re discounted running shoes!! Thanks!!
    If you use the National Running Center website, their annual PR Club membership is DEFINITELY worth it. Gives you an extra 10% off everything, 20% of some apparell or shoe items, and free shipping all year on any order, for $30/year. I buy a lot of my stuff from them!
  • mortyfit
    mortyfit Posts: 354 Member
    Well according to the recent study that was shown on BBC about exercise myths - if anyone remembers it involved the HIT training and was excellent. Whether you spend £10 or £100 doesnt make an once of difference as running onto the heels not on the balls is bad no matter what you buy. The study proved that all the hype by Nike etc isnt medially proven - its all jargon.

    As for the gait - apparently gait is normal and no shoe can put that right.

    I think you are better buying a sensibly priced trainer and replacing more frequently.

    I disagree with this. I have changed my stride. I used to heel strike, and now I have a midfoot strike. My shoes also correct my tendency to roll to the outside of my foot. Normally, I wear out the tread on the outside of a pair of shoes first. On my last pair (that I just replaced), the tread was only worn off on the midfoot. You could draw a cross hair on it.

    So, the right shoes do make a difference.

    I disagree as well. Ive been running for years and once I found GOOD QUALITY running shoes, i never had injuries ever again and i've always ran with great form. a good shoe is a definite must!
    Piling onto this one--having my gait and form analyzed and then fitted for the right shoe prevented re-occuring hip and IT Band injuries caused by my overpronating. I ran in those shoes until I trained my body to proper running form and moved down to more minimalist shoes last year. The right shoe makes ALL the difference in learning how to correct running form.

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